whats an "archie"

[jrpoppapump]

what's an "archie"

sorry if this sounds ignorant or if this has been asked before.
but i've ran across several posts where member's are using the term "archie".
but what exactly is an archie?
i'm assuming by the way it's been used is it's some kind of derogatory term to describe somebody.

 

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[jeff of pa]

 

[jeff of pa]

actually any archaeologist whe dosn't deserve respect of the Metal detecting community is an "archie"

 

[TerryC]

Jr., Why did you "bury" the GTA500?I own one. Have for many years. Still going strong! I might be living "it the past" but I'll bet you the 500 will go down as one of the best made for all around hunting. What happened to yours? TTC

 

[Diggit]

"Archie" (ARE CHEE) One who is threatened by those who recover history that he/she feels entitled to due to an overpriced education that could have been obtained in 4.00 in fines from the local library.
See also: "Whaah, they are going to steal my thunder, I must use my title to try to influence local laws to protect ME. I would rather let it ROT in the ground"

 

[spartacus53]

Jeff called it right and this term was made up by the same people that hate TV shows from making up their own terms too ..

Oh, the irony

 

[jrpoppapump]

the battery holders kept cracking, i ordered replacements from garrett and they cracked again. then i ordered some cheap imatation ones off ebay and they didn't quite fit right. then it started acting very erratic and it became to frustrating for use. let's just say my temper got the best of me and tossed it down the street. i think i had it at least ten years at that point. i kind of wish i still had it but my ace is just as good.

 

[Diggit]

An "Archie" is in fact, a villain. An ARCHAEOLOGIST is one who wears a cool hat and has a bullwhip.

 

[TerryC]

the battery holders kept cracking, i ordered replacements from garrett and they cracked again. then i ordered some cheap imatation ones off ebay and they didn't quite fit right. then it started acting very erratic and it became to frustrating for use. let's just say my temper got the best of me and tossed it down the street. i think i had it at least ten years at that point. i kind of wish i still had it but my ace is just as good.

Yes. The battery cases ARE sensitive. Just an after thought... Whenever one of my detectors start "acting up", I give it a hard reset before giving up on it. Tnx for the response, my friend. TTC

 

[l.cutler]

Jeff called it right and this term was made up by the same people that hate TV shows from making up their own terms too ..

Oh, the irony

Very True! Which is why I refuse to use it just like I would not use the silly words used in the TV show.

 

[Goodyguy]

It's just short for Archaeologist. Been used for years.
Kind of like "Doc" instead of Doctor.

 

[CASPER-2]

A is for the attitude they give us
R is for the robbing that they do
C is for the crap they sell the politicians
H is for the hate they have for us
I is for incessant crying that they do
E is for the egos that they have but dont deserve

maybe some one can do a better one - best I could come up with on the fly

 

[boris]

Remember Indiana Jones?, he should be their role model.