Nintendo Taking The Wii

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth

My, my. Foreign companies really seem to want to amuse us with their naming right now.

Recently, Fraser found the unfortunately-named job site Jobby.

Now, as Chris points out, Nintendo has named its new games console the Wii. That’s pronounced �wee�, folks. Clearly, somebody didn’t do their culture research. I’m looking forward to the handheld version, the Wee Wii.

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Adam is a lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 25. He lectures on audience strategy and engagement at City, University of London.

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Adam Tinworth

Adam is a lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 25. He lectures on audience strategy and engagement at City, University of London.