Why do we call it a gaucho?

[FreshAir]

Originally Posted by ibgl6

Marylin Monroe died the day before I was born does that make me famous too???

Marylin passed away the day before my dad did. My grief then was eased somewhat visualizing dad in the line of such company awaiting his admittance 'up there'. Sorry for hijacking but I often think of that memory.
Neil.

[Mexray]

You say 'Gaucho', I say 'Couch-o,
you say 'fold-a-bed', I say 'Futon-a-bed'
potato, potatto,
tomato, tomatto...
lets call the whole thing off...

[SteveH]

Gaucho....a term made up out of thin air by Airstream because they knew if they named it a couch, or a bed, they would be liable for suite as it is really neither. (IMHO)

[Isadora]

Or it may have come from the little Scotty Gaucho trailer made in the l960's. Sounds more likely.

[richinny]

let's put it to bed.

[tintent]

Reading all the answers concerning a gaucho reminds me of listening to the mid-winter IBT meeting!

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by Jammer

What is the etymology of this synonym for the sofa or couch?

And some call it a Chesterfield.

Andy

[Lumatic]

Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In

And some call it a Chesterfield.

Andy

Actually, Wally's crew could not read gud. Wally meant Coucho but by the time the mistake was caught it was too late.

I think I will call it a Camel as it feels like sleeping on one.

[Ganaraska]

This must be the most closely held secret in the history of industrial espionage.

Also the least interesting.