Thursday, March 4, 2010

Why?!?


Will someone please explain to me (however, when it comes to me and the English language I'm helpless). But why on earth is the shorten word for refrigerator spelled fridge when there is no "d" in the original word. Why is not spelled "frige"? Does this bug anyone else?

3 comments:

  1. have often wondered the same thing. . .
    But one thing I know -- I want that fridge! ;)

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  2. My guess is based of this company.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frigidaire

    However, I too want that refrigerator.

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  3. I agree! That fridge is adorable, and would fit in perfect in my kitchen!!

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