# What do you call a group of trolls? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [September 17, 2000, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514 "2000-09-17T19:09:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Suo\_Na](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/898d66/32.png) [@Suo\_Na](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suo_Na)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2000, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514/61 "2000-09-21T21:24:33Z")
How about a hagfish of trolls? > [@](#): > > Hagfish rasp and bore into dead and dying fish to eat > them from the inside out, emerging to swim away from > the remaining bags of skin and bone. When disturbed, > they exude chemicals that turn the water around them > into slime, making the fish almost impossible to grab. (From [snopes.com](http://snopes.com)) ---
**Author:** ![Mockingbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c68b51/32.png) [@Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mockingbird)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2000, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514/62 "2000-09-21T21:35:41Z")
A Boil Of Trolls(They need lancing) A Pox Of Trolls(They do act diseased) A Vexing Of Trolls(They piss off everyone) A Void Of Trolls(They seem pretty vacuous) So far, from the suggestions I’ve seen, I like: Tumor of Trolls ---
**Author:** ![Tabithina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@Tabithina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabithina)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2000, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514/63 "2000-09-21T23:24:05Z")
“Gleet”- Slimy or mucous matter discharged from a bodily orifice. A Gleet of Trolls! :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2000, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514/64 "2000-09-21T23:34:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tabithina \* > **"Gleet"- > Slimy or mucous matter discharged from a bodily orifice.** As in “Gleetings from your President.”? ---
**Author:** ![Danielinthewolvesden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce7236/32.png) [@Danielinthewolvesden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danielinthewolvesden)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2000, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514/65 "2000-09-22T00:15:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Rysdad \* > A group of rhinos is a crash. A group of larks is an exaltation. \*\* No, they are not. A group of Larks is a FLOCK, a group of rhinos a HERD. Those other names were made up as a part of a English parlour game. A herd of rhinos is no more a 'crash" than the rent on Park Place is $400 (the real on, I mean). There are some odd old english group words, like gaggle, but in all cases they are words that only are group nouns, like “pod” “bevy” etc. If the word is not a group noun, like “crash”, it is part of that silly game. ---
**Author:** ![Pucette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/278dde/32.png) [@Pucette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pucette)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2000, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514/66 "2000-09-22T18:35:20Z")
So far I like: a _felch_ of trolls a _bolus_ of trolls a _twat_ of trolls (just sounds sooo cool! :)) My 2 c worth: a _crapping_ of trolls… a _queef_ of trolls… Oh, so many possibilites… ---
**Author:** ![Pucette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/278dde/32.png) [@Pucette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pucette)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2000, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514/67 "2000-09-22T18:39:49Z")
Probably spelled qweef, though I’m sure this has been debated at great length somewhere else… ---
**Author:** ![don\_Jaime](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b4bc9f/32.png) [@don\_Jaime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_Jaime)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2000, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514/68 "2000-09-22T19:37:34Z")
_ **CONGRESS!** _ Try a _bridge-beneath_ of trolls. Or a _goat-squish_ of trolls. That’s the best I can do. ---
**Author:** ![vix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a88e4f/32.png) [@vix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vix)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2000, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514/69 "2000-09-22T19:47:30Z")
When I first read “bowl of trolls” I thought it said “bowel”. How about it - a bowel of trolls. ---
**Author:** ![Rysdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2000, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514/70 "2000-09-22T23:37:04Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Danielinthewolvesden \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Rysdad \* > > A group of rhinos is a crash. A group of larks is an exaltation. \*\* > > No, they are not. A group of Larks is a FLOCK, a group of rhinos a HERD. Those other names were made up as a part of a English parlour game. A herd of rhinos is no more a 'crash" than the rent on Park Place is $400 (the real on, I mean). There are some odd old english group words, like gaggle, but in all cases they are words that only are group nouns, like “pod” “bevy” etc. If the word is not a group noun, like “crash”, it is part of that silly game. \*\* Ahem. A _pride_ of lions. Anyway, since I’m the final arbiter (because I said so, that’s why…and this is my thread), I hereby declare the winner to be **MerrySquirrels** who submitted the name of: A **FELCH** of trolls. Pronunciation: '_felch_ Function: noun Etymology: of unknown origin Date: 2000 1 : a group of slow-witted people, a repulsive company 2 : you don’t want to know This name captures the true essence of trolldom. There is nothing nice about felching; it shouldn’t exist. Same with trolls. Congratulations to MerrySquirrels, and many thanks to all those who contributed. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Cynical](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@Mr.Cynical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Cynical)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2000, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514/71 "2000-09-23T01:48:16Z")
Oh fine, **Rysdad** , give all the credit to **MerrySquirrels**. Boo boo hoo! I’ll just hide in the corner. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Rysdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2000, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514/72 "2000-09-23T02:18:36Z")
**A THOUSAND PARDONS, PLEASE!!!** Indeed, Mr. C originated the word. MerrySquirrels merely echoed it. Being the final arbiter (never claimed to be a good one), I hereby redirect all applause and kudos to: **Mr. Cynical** May his name always be praised. ---
**Author:** ![Pucette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/278dde/32.png) [@Pucette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pucette)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2000, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514/73 "2000-09-26T16:56:31Z")
Fame was sweet while it lasted… 🙂 Felch is definitely a good one, Mr. Cynical! \ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-trolls/33514.md?page=3)