Talk:Zarf

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[edit] US Navy Zarf?

Not sure if the US Navy call it a zarf - more likely it's known as a cup holder. Anyway, it didn't seem to fit well in the introductory paragraph, so I've moved it down the bottom. AndrewH 15:02, 24 August 2005 (UTC)

[Chap] Zarfs are common names for the blue cup holders in the Navy. "Zarf" is a term more used in the Navy than in general use, actually. This site [1] says it's a submarine-specific term but I've heard it on surface ships for decades. Definitely more people know that than they do, say, Andrew Plotkin or the other half dozen people who call themselves "zarf" on the internet.

[edit] Green Acres reference

Zarf is also used in the Green Acres episode where Fred is playing scrabble against Arnold; Fred uses it as a word, but Arnold won't allow it because "it's not a word".


[edit] Contemporary Usage as a Cardboard Cup Sleeve

The word has also started to be used as a label for the protective coffee cup sleeves used by most espresso bars, including Starbucks. I think this should be included in the article if anyone can find a reputable reference.