There was literally a European Council meeting in the mid-90s simply to thrash out the question of the name. Because there were other more imaginative proposals: florin, shilling, and of course ecu. But they went with euro, the lowest possible common denominator which offended nobody. I remember thinking what a terrible missed opportunity that was. I still think that.

[–] MudMan@kbin.social 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I appreciate the sheer gumption. They should have doubled down and just called it "money". Plural "moneys". How much is it? Seven moneys.

Actually, now that I think about it I know at least two countries that arguably already do that, so... you know what? Euro is dumber. Love it.

[–] Flag@kbin.social 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

But that, explicitly with 'money' is english cultural imperialism. Would never be accepted in france etc.

[–] MudMan@kbin.social 1 points 9 months ago

Could always just have defaulted to whatever the word for "money" is on that language, all at once. Go nuts. I mean, once calling it "Euro" is on the table there are no bad ideas anymore.