Question on english term for certain object
 

Hey, im looking for the english word for the following object:

does anybody of you people know what these things are called in english >

http://home.wanadoo.nl/zaanse.foto/R...edenburgkl.JPG

We Dutch call them "reclame zui(en)" or "advertisement pilar(s)" Asked riles and Reven but he didnt got further then "bill boards" and "notice boards". There MUST be a more specific word for them?

I remember seeing them on TV in London (and berlin etc. also) so don't tell me you never seen one! :D

I need that the word for this thing since i'm looking for info on them (size, what's commonly to be found inside? etc. ) since i consider modelling one to be used in BF1942 (Forgotten Hope mod) to give something else to shelter behind next to all these boxes and barrels. So a more exact keyword to google on is needed!

Thanks for your help in advance!

Rob

PS: Would have putted this "silly" question in Spamming Forum perhaps were it not for the fact that it would disappear of the first page in hours.

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The closet i can come up with is bill-board :\

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they don't have those in the US.

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We dont have these in America, i will just call them, "Advertising Pillars" :uhm:

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Only place ive seen them in the UK, is in London. I dont know, they tend to get Flash-Posted ridiculous amounts.

Sometimes they have public information on, like maps, or bus stop times etc.

"Public Information Boards" ? :confused:

Oh I dont know...

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Lol yeah that

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hmmm looks like i have to settle with "advertising pillar(s)" then, unless somebody can come up with a better word/official name for it.

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i've never seen them... =/

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Yeah We americans suck like that :p

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round billboard....
kiosk? Who knows. I didn't know they had a name. Yes they do. There's one here where I live, at the library.

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The closest thign relating to that i can think of are little signs with advertisements on them that they have at beaches or in cities...:uhm:

Not sure what they are called though, i'd go with Notice Bulletins...:uhm:

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Information centers? I don't know, I've never seen any in the U.S.

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"advertising columns"

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If they have a specific name, I've never heard it.

And if no other English speaking people have ever heard of it, and online translators/translation dictionaries don't give you a word for it, then it's safe to say that you could probably get away with any of the terms given here.

I personally would call it "a big frickin' post with adverts 'n shit on it". I suggest you go with that one.

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" I personally would call it "a big frickin' post with adverts 'n shit on it". I suggest you go with that one." hmm shouldt be too far off from the official label for it :D.

Thanks for the suggestions made though, ohwell i just keep it at an adv. pilar/column then.

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Kiosk would be the closest think I can think of, although they usually have people at them, I actually don't know.

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I would just call it useless!! We dont have these in the US. Except for when people put posters on light poles....other then that we prefer to have our stuff flat so you can read it easier I think...

Attached are some good one's for ya!!

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Bill-board pillars <-- it is the name of it.

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PA are there any in France? Been going now for 6 yrs and don't remember seeing any?? Maybe it due to I drink too much Pastis when I am there.....Oh and by the way I will be in Cassis 5/23-6/10....

:queeg2:OK now I promise I will not spam http://www.filetrekker.com/spam.gif any longer..... :queeg2:

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How about this idea?
We go together to Marseille and we can try to fine 1 or 2 of those http://forums.filefront.com/images/smilies/pleased.gif

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Sounds good to me!!! 1 or 2 Pastis right??

Crap!!! I http://www.filetrekker.com/spam.gifed again!!

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They are called DRUMS

We provide dozens of official drums and boards across the city centre where promoters can advertise events legally at a very low cost, so there's no excuse for plastering stickers and posters elsewhere. More and more drums are planned outside the City centre

"We work hard to ensure our city is clean, pleasant and tidy for everyone. Those people who continue to flypost will be tracked down and prosecuted."
Flyposting in Leeds is generally used to promote local events, the majority of which are held on licensed premises. There is also a smaller number of posters advertising shops or specific goods for sale.
The new policy will cover posting on street furniture, structures and buildings. It will apply to all property, including private property unless the owner has sanctioned the display and obtained the relevant planning permission.
Legal flyposting on "drums" and official boards will be unaffected.
Licensees in Leeds have been warned about the clampdown. The council will target its enforcement action against the most persistent offenders.
People who put advertising stickers on traffic lights and lampposts also face prosecution

T.T.F.N.
Chalky

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Hug me Chalky! :D Thanks! :cheers:

Oh and Bite_Me yes you can see them in France also, see here such a advert column (drums) in Avignon, France: http://www.phonk.net/Images/Avignon/991110-Avignon.html

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Ah ok from that France pic I can say I have seen these. But still not in the US...

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plakatsøjle :p

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Dread....what the hell is a plakatsøjle???? Sounds like some sort of sandwich or something.....

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you're just dying to know, eh?

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Some sort of herbal organic that is rolled up in paper and inhaled???? Or is it signpost in your native language.....

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earth dildo advertisments.

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:uhm: wtf?

I would say PenisPilar (PP) sounds better then. :p

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The tree would get in the way of any giant looking to amuse itself :(