Proper Capitalization of “Mac”

MAC refers to Make-up Art Cosmetics, a cosmetics company owned by Estee Lauder, that has drag queen RuPaul as a spokesperson.

Mac refers to a product line made by Apple Computer, an innovative electronics company, that has a cute college guy as a spokesperson.

7 Responses to “Proper Capitalization of “Mac””

  1. eggrollstan Says:

    And the Apple Store is to not be confused with the MAC Store, even though you might find cute queers in both locations, and the maybe even a drag queen.

  2. Jeremiah Says:

    Except in the San Antonio La Cantera Apple Store. They weren’t gay or cute.

  3. mike3k Says:

    It always really irritates me when people write MAC when they’re referring to a Mac (or calling Apple “MAC”). Don’t forget MAC also refers to an Ethernet hardware address :)

  4. Mark Says:

    It has a couple of other uses too.

    1. (Mac) Used as a familiar form of address to a (male) stranger. As in “Hey, Mac move your car!”

    2. (MAC) A system of encoding and broadcasting television signals, esp. for satellite television.

    3. (mac) A nickname for a waterproof rubberized full length coat, a Mackintosh

    4. (mac) A description of a roadway surface, a shortened version of macadamized or tarmac.

    Sorry to be obtuse. :)

  5. Jeremiah Says:

    I always thought the first Mac in your list was for someone named “Mark” and the guy had a Boston accent so he dropped the r (e.g. “Hey Mak, I gotta go pahk dah cah neah Hahvad Yahd.”).

  6. armen Says:

    As long as we’re on the topic of improper usage, I heard someone say the other day, “Should I get an Apple?”

    I later figured this wouldn’t strike anyone as odd, particularly with ad camaigns like “Dude, you’re getting a Dell”.

    Sigh… :-i

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