Please settle a household bet.

In Star Wars are the AT AT's pronounced like the word 'at' or pronounced with each letter A-T-A-T?

each letter, A-T-A-T.

My wife says no.

Good ole nerd discussion about it here: http://boards.theforce.net/classic_trilogy/b10002/27860647/p1/?94

aye-te-aye-te seems to be winning there. There doesn't seem to be an "official" word from Lucasfilm either. Mentioned in there is that in some of the games they use "at-at" though, so that may make it canonical.


YAY NERDFESTS!

"AT" "AT" without a doubt ...

First time I've ever met anyone who called them something different to be honest.

two words, "at at" ldo

Some games say "at-at" and other have used A-T-A-T. The films never say it, and the novels obviously don't mention how it's pronounced.

All Terrain Armored Transport - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/All_Terrain_Armored_Transport)

"AT-AT is pronounced "at-at" in Star Wars: Force Commander, and Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds. They are also called "A-T-A-T"s briefly in Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader. In Star Wars: Battlefront 2 both terms are used. However, in Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron, it is pronounced "A-T-A-T""


There are several other AT type transports. AT-HE, AT-PT, AT-TE, etc., some of which you can't pronounce the second part and have to say the letters.

Plus, "at-"at" just sounds really stupid.

"AT" "AT" without a doubt ...

First time I've ever met anyone who called them something different to be honest.

Agreed.

Yep. I've always called them "AT AT"'s.

I've always called them AT ATs. I mean come on, it's not like you call them Tee Eye Eee Fighters.

Just use the term 'Imperial Walkers' and move on

totally "A" "T" "A" "T". At At's? Are you serious? There are also A-T-S-T's and they don't call them At Sta's.

I'm pretty sure they say it this way in the video games, too, at least in rouge squadron.

edit: in other words I agree with sabotai

Plus, "at-"at" just sounds really stupid.
It's not like Jar Jar Binks was a smart idea.

"AT" "AT" without a doubt ...

First time I've ever met anyone who called them something different to be honest.

+1

It's not like Jar Jar Binks was a smart idea.

Or Count Dooku

totally "A" "T" "A" "T". At At's? Are you serious? There are also A-T-S-T's and they don't call them At Sta's.

I'm pretty sure they say it this way in the video games, too, at least in rouge squadron.

edit: in other words I agree with sabotai

While "officially" they called "A" "T" "A" "T", I think they are really better well known as AT ATs. It's sort of like the acronym M.A.D.D. People call it "Madd", not "M" "A" "D" "D". Other acronym's, however, like "D.O.J." or "N.F.L." or "A" "T" "S" "T" don't sound as good when said as words, so they are not.

It's "AT" "AT". Trust us.

Just use the term 'Imperial Walkers' and move on

+1

If it is not "At-At" (like the word "at"), many childhood memories will be ruined.

Just use the term 'Imperial Walkers' and move on

+1

Elitist pricks.

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NERD FIGHT!!!

Wow. I always called them A-T-A-T.

Because I call the other model A-T-S-T.

Unless you'd also call them "at st". hehehe.

I always said at-at.

For the AT-ST it was A-T-S-T.

Some games say "at-at" and other have used A-T-A-T. The films never say it,

So how did it become such common knowledge that they at ATATs if it is never said in the films?

I always said at-at.

For the AT-ST it was A-T-S-T.

Yes

So how did it become such common knowledge that they at ATATs if it is never said in the films?

Toys, commercials, video games, conversations...

I always said at-at.

For the AT-ST it was A-T-S-T.

to each his own, I guess.

Some commercial reference:

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I've always called them 'At At', mainly because it is common for acronyms (especially military) to be pronounced rather than spelled out. (PRC - Prick, TPS - Tipsy, HMMWV - Humvee for real life examples)

As for the AT-ST, I always called them Chicken Walkers or Scout Walkers and never A T S T

Some commercial reference:

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PING: sabotai, Tasan, JetsIn06, and Neon_Chaos... you just got served.

LOL I just saw that Tasan served himself. I crack me up.

PING: sabotai, Tasan, JetsIn06, and Neon_Chaos... you just got served.

oh noes! i got served!

WHAT WILL I DO NOW!?!?!?

dola

i just viewed the commercials, and calling them "at-at" is the dumbest thing ever conceived by man.

of course, given the expansion of the SW universe and all the other A-Ts that came out after the A-T-A-T and A-T-S-T, it's clear that it's A-T-A-T and not "at at".

A-T-A-T
A-T-A-P
A-T-O-T
A-T-S-T
A-T-T-E
A-T-R-T
A-T-A-A
A-T-P-T
A-T-A-R
A-T-X-T
C-3-P-0
R-2-D-2

if anything, "TIE" is the exception to the norm.

I feel less nerdy having read this thread. Thank you.

I've always pronounced it at at.

It is pronounced "At At".

That's just the way it is.

Dola,

I don't think the bet was settled.

I thought they actually referenced the AT-AT by name in one of the movies, but I guess not.

SI

Dola,

I don't think the bet was settled.

The bet was settled. It was settled a LONG time ago.

It's "AT" "AT". Experts have spoken on the matter and we have supported our beliefs with actual evidence.

Based on the original post, I beliew it was heybrad's wife who thought they were called "AT" "AT"s. She wins the bet.

Our work here is done.

This thread is over.

LOL I just saw that Tasan served himself. I crack me up.

Nope. I don't think I ever gave my opinion. I've always said 'at-at' myself, but I don't really care one way or another. I just love a good nerd fight! :D

Funny, we always called them At-Ats too, but don't know why. I had assumed they said it in the movies.

trying to remember what the voice work in the Empire at War videogame referred to them as...

trying to remember what the voice work in the Empire at War videogame referred to them as...

It appears even Lucasfolk aren't sure.

All Terrain Armored Transport - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/All_Terrain_Armored_Transport)

AT-AT is pronounced "at-at" in Star Wars: Force Commander (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Force_Commander), and Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds. They are also called "A-T-A-T"s briefly in Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Rogue_Squadron_II:_Rogue_Leader). In Star Wars: Battlefront 2 (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Battlefront_2) both terms are used. However, in Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Battlefront:_Renegade_Squadron), it is pronounced "A-T-A-T".

In other words, it doesn't matter.

While "officially" they called "A" "T" "A" "T", I think they are really better well known as AT ATs. It's sort of like the acronym M.A.D.D. People call it "Madd", not "M" "A" "D" "D". Other acronym's, however, like "D.O.J." or "N.F.L." or "A" "T" "S" "T" don't sound as good when said as words, so they are not.

I've always called them 'At At', mainly because it is common for acronyms (especially military) to be pronounced rather than spelled out. (PRC - Prick, TPS - Tipsy, HMMWV - Humvee for real life examples)

Read the two quotes above. These explain everything.

The mystery has been solved.

In other words, it doesn't matter.

Must you spoil this geek-off with your sensibility and reason!?

Read the two quotes above. These explain everything.

The mystery has been solved.

Then it should be pronounced "ay-tat", similar as to how ASAP is pronounced.

According to the Jedi Council...both ways are correct, from a certain point of view.

According to the Jedi Council...both ways are correct, from a certain point of view.

Thank you for enlightening us with the wisdom of the council.

May the force be with us all.

Dola,

I don't think the bet was settled.
We had actually decared my son the winner. He was pushing A-T-A-T. The A-T-S-T argument is pretty compelling to me, but I probably know less about Star Wars than pretty much anybody.

I would have thought 'At At' would have been more prevelant with the older crowd. My son (9 years old) obviously has access to more Star Wars information than my wife would have at the time she would have started using the term 'At At'. My wife had never even heard of A-T-S-T's.

EWOKs are the same deal. Eensy Wittle Outdoor Kreatures.

PING: sabotai, Tasan, JetsIn06, and Neon_Chaos... you just got served.

On the contrary, the 40 year old narrator who probably didn't really know what Star Wars was just proved how ridiculous "at"-"at" is. He sounded like he was stuttering.

A-T-A-T is the clear winner here. Even the thread from the forum filled with nothing but the geekiest of Star Wars geeks support A-T-A-T over "at"-"at".

I think we should settle this with blasters at 10 steps.

It isn't the narrators job to decide how to pronounce it. I am sure that someone told him how.

And that someone had to sign off on it from the toy company (kenner.)

And the person at Kenner had to get the right info from the source, and that source should be recognized universally as that of Lucasarts.

And we all know who is at the head of Lucasarts.

Logic prevails everytime.:p

You aren't using logic when you use the phrase "I am sure". Unless you have proof, what you think you are sure on is irrelevant and not admissible as logic. It's simply conjecture. :p

We had actually decared my son the winner. He was pushing A-T-A-T. The A-T-S-T argument is pretty compelling to me, but I probably know less about Star Wars than pretty much anybody.

I would have thought 'At At' would have been more prevelant with the older crowd. My son (9 years old) obviously has access to more Star Wars information than my wife would have at the time she would have started using the term 'At At'. My wife had never even heard of A-T-S-T's.

There has been a miscarraige of justice in your home.


A-T-A-T is the clear winner here. Even the thread from the forum filled with nothing but the geekiest of Star Wars geeks support A-T-A-T over "at"-"at".

Wrong. It's AT AT. AT AT has been the clear winner from the beginning because it's right. It's the Truth. (Note the use of the capital "T" there.)

That forum is filled with the geekiest of Star Wars geeks who are wrong. I bet they're all big fans of the prequels too.

This thread is a travesty.

AT. AT.

I think we should settle this with blasters at 10 steps.

Only if you let Han shoot first.

@ @

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"Yousa point is well said."

Then it should be pronounced "ay-tat", similar as to how ASAP is pronounced.

Well, considering it is pronounced "A-S-A-P".... :devil:

I suppose there isn't the possibility that the correct way to pronounce it is both "AT-AT" and "A-T-A-T", much like there are many ways to pronounce other words that are correct.

Someone throw a tomahto at RA. There's no way he's right.

I suppose there isn't the possibility that the correct way to pronounce it is both "AT-AT" and "A-T-A-T", much like there are many ways to pronounce other words that are correct.

Yes. Zombie Jesus, as soon as I started reading through this thread that was the first thing that came to my mind as well.

The CORRECT way to pronounce the damn thing is "all terrain armoured transport". The acronym is AT-AT, and how you want to pronounce that is up to you. There is no "official" pronounciation on acronyms - just what is commonly used. Seems that both are used in some way shape or form in this fictional universe, even if one is used more than the other.

The A-S-A-P/A-Sap example is a good one. I hear both used all the time, and I don't even know which one I use most frequently. It probably changes each time I say it.

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robot chicken star wars is pretty much the greatest thing ever.

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Oh my GOD how did I miss THAT? I'm almost pissing myself here I'm laughing so hard..."they're so BEUTiful....."



*CACKLES*

Oh my GOD how did I miss THAT? I'm almost pissing myself here I'm laughing so hard..."they're so BEUTiful....."



*CACKLES*

Go immediately to adultswim.com and watch robot chicken star wars episodes 1 and 2. Greatest thing ever. If you liked that, you will love the full shows.

robot chicken star wars is pretty much the greatest thing ever.

Yeah, pretty much

SI

I even bought the DVD of the first Star Wars episode and will buy the second one when it is released. Been watching the show since it started. The whole series is awesome.

Family Guy's Star Wars episode is on my TV right now. Pretty good stuff as well, though not Robot Chicken's.

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ROFL

It all depends on which sector of the galaxy you are from. The reason this is not commonly discussed is that once you see a fleet of them, proper pronunciation of their acronym is not likely to be a top priority.

It's AT-AT.

I suppose there isn't the possibility that the correct way to pronounce it is both "AT-AT" and "A-T-A-T", much like there are many ways to pronounce other words that are correct.

Yes. Zombie Jesus, as soon as I started reading through this thread that was the first thing that came to my mind as well.

The CORRECT way to pronounce the damn thing is "all terrain armoured transport". The acronym is AT-AT, and how you want to pronounce that is up to you. There is no "official" pronounciation on acronyms - just what is commonly used. Seems that both are used in some way shape or form in this fictional universe, even if one is used more than the other.

The A-S-A-P/A-Sap example is a good one. I hear both used all the time, and I don't even know which one I use most frequently. It probably changes each time I say it.

Zombie Jesus Christ on a pogo stick. The smartest Star Wars-knowing dude in this thread said this about a hundred posts ago!!!

While "officially" they called "A" "T" "A" "T", I think they are really better well known as AT ATs. It's sort of like the acronym M.A.D.D. People call it "Madd", not "M" "A" "D" "D". Other acronym's, however, like "D.O.J." or "N.F.L." or "A" "T" "S" "T" don't sound as good when said as words, so they are not.

I might have a solution for this. A co-worker of mine recently left to go work at ILM. I'm supposed to get a tour of the place next week, so I will do some research at the official headquarters of Star Wars and report my findings here.

May the Force be with us all...

NFL said as a word? what would that be "nuffle" ??

By the way, people who work there actually refer to ESPN as ess-pnnn.

NFL said as a word? what would that be "nuffle" ??

That would be "niffle". At least that is how our pep-band director pronounced it when we played the "niffle theme".

NFL said as a word? what would that be "nuffle" ??

By the way, people who work there actually refer to ESPN as ess-pnnn.

And both of these sound a lot better than "at-at".

NFL said as a word? what would that be "nuffle" ??

Actually, as a joke, the god of Blood Bowl (the game combining football, D&D Creatures and a small war), is called Nuffle :)

That would be "niffle". At least that is how our pep-band director pronounced it when we played the "niffle theme".

Dude thats weird as hell. Same for me.