You Tog!

[Frank Petronio]

I was recently called a "tog", which is short for "photographer".

I don't know how to feel about this. Should I be insulted or proud? What do you bloody, dirty Togs think?

[Robert McClure]

Hello Frank,

In what context was the term used?

I mean, was the term "scum" used in the same sentence?

Or was the context something like, "I've always wondered what it would be like to meet an actual 'tog.' "

Cheers!

[Steve Hamley]

Frank,

Start an online journal about it - a "tog blog". Sorry, couldn't resist.

Steve

[matthew blais]

I find it interesting that whenever I do a commercial gig, I am always called "the photographer", regardless of how many times I introduce myself.

I even picked up a briefcase I had repaired by a store owner who had hired me for photos. On the repair ticket instead of my name was "photographer".

I guess there are worse things to be called...

Tog? Now that's insulting! :)

[Kirk Gittings]

I think you misunderstood. I think they actually said "Trog", short for troglodite.

[Capocheny]

I've been called "photog" before but never just "tog!" :)

Hmmm... not sure what to think of that one.

But, if that's the worse you've been called.... I wouldn't think it to be a big deal!

Cheers

[Scott Davis]

Hey, at least you weren't called "that sodomite shit tog" :) THEN you'd know it was an insult.

[chris jordan]

Well I guess it's better than being called a "Phot".

[William Mortensen]

"I think they actually said "Trog", short for troglodite."

Hmmm... Maybe those of us still using film should be refered to as "photroglophers"?

[Kirk Gittings]

Mark, you trumped me. I tip my hat....

[Ralph Barker]

Good one, Mark.

[William Mortensen]

Geez, guys... don't encourage me!

[Ron McElroy]

Frank were you wearing the burka when you were called a tog?

Well I've never been called a tog, but a lady friend did refer to me as a toad once.

Ron

[Jim Ewins]

Come on Frank, set a good example. You know who/what you are...does it make any difference what the others opinion is?

[Brian Ellis]

You misunderstood, they didn't call you a tog, they called you a dog. And yes, you should be insulted. Even though dogs are wonderful beings it still isn't considered a compliment to be called one.