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I assume the "Vegas" comes from Las Vegas? The article should say it, because folks who don't make that connection will be very puzzled by this name, wondering, perhaps, why it is insulting to be compared to the star Vega. - DavidWBrooks 19:12, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Anyone that actually lives in Brisbane Queensland would knoe that this "Brisveags" is merely a nickname given to Brisbane City, I personally do not believe that Australian's really want to copy the US do they? Brisbane is Brisbane Capital of the Sunshine State, "Brisvegas" on the other hand is merely a nickname, someone's pathetic attempt at trying to make it the city sound more upper class. Real people live in Brisbane... !! == Brisvegas ==

This name is more commonly seen in print in Australia as "Brisvegas" not "Bris Vegas". At least in Sydney it is. There is already a link in wikipedia from 'Brisvegas' to the article for Brisbane, with no explanation for the name.

This word is indeed a neologism, but it is at least 15 years old and in fairly common use. It may well date back to the era when the Brisbane gambling casino opened. It's usage is at least as common as many of the other historical nicknames and epithets for other places which are mentioned in Wikipedia.

I see no good reason why this entry should be deleted. It serves a useful purpose because people who come across the term Brisvegas or Bris Vegas who are unfamiliar with it, should be able to find out what it means. Thats what wikipedia is for isnt it?

Eregli bob 02:20, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

There seems to be already entries for 'Brisvegas' and 'Bris Vegas' which redirect directly to Brisbane without any explanation of the term, whereas this entry is 'Bris Vegas (term)'. That makes no sense. Nobody would think of searching for that. I am moving the content of this page to the 'Brisvegas' page.

I also note that this term has been on the page for city nicknames for longer than I can easily determine.

Eregli bob 02:30, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Brisvegas should remain

This page should not be deleted oh English person. Brisbane is widely referred to as BV. While I think this page is garbage, I'm chuffed that it's here. It should be improved, not deleted. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.104.150.186 (talk) 13:11, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

Actually the term Brissie is far more popular than Bris Vegas which is not widely used in the city itself. The term River City is used about as much as Bris Vegas and these are used only occassionly. Notice the BBC reference suggests "some people" use the term possibily in relation to nightlife...who does? I believe the Bris Vegas tag is really an attempt at a putdown by those ignorant of what the city has had to offer. This very minor pejorative term is too vague, it has no notability and should be deleted. - Shiftchange (talk) 21:57, 1 October 2008 (UTC)

Never really heard of Bris Vegas. Aaroncrick^{(Tassie Boy talk)} 07:50, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

I had never heard of Bris Vegas, either, until I read the term in Wikipedia. Figaro (talk) 12:59, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

It's lucky to rate a mention on the Brisbane article, clearly NOT its own article, which will remain in stub purgatory forever.--Jeff79 (talk) 09:59, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Brisvegas v Bris Vegas

Clearly anyone from Brisbane uses Brisvegas which is how this term should appear not the two word version.

Southerners might have used it disparagely once upon a time although I have only ever heard Brisbanites use it. Pretty much we use it as a term of endearment about the place. At least I do. I'm off to Brisvegas soon...etc etc. I've also never heard it emanating from the beginning of the casino. I'd go along with it appearing in the late 90's though and I think the casino was here long before that. Scovaisme (talk) 21:29, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] General comment

The term started getting exposure as a swipe from Southerners at Brisbane when it opened the casino in the mid 90's. As a Bisbanite, I use the term. I also us Brissie. Both BrisVegas and Brissie should be included in the Brisbane Wiki Entry, not as independent entries. 2 April 09

I cringe upon hearin "BrisVegas". Perhaps, it is because I come from the more culturally refined City of Melbourne. But I must say, this is a lame term at best and disgustingly sycophantic towards the US at worst. What a shame. 119.161.71.12 (talk) 00:27, 30 August 2009 (UTC)INFX

[edit] This has to be merged

It's just too small to be considered an article I think. As a few people have mentioned already, it's another word for Brisbane. So why not just merge it into the Brisbane article? N5606705 (talk) 02:58, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

agree, merge phocks (talk) 03:10, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

agree, merge ASAP. It would enrich the rather dull Brisbane article with some life Leeshipley (talk) 00:46, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Supporting merge

"Bris Vegas", "Brisneyland" and "The Bane" are all nicknames I'm familiar with for Brisbane. The former two from southeners, the last from ex-Brisbanites. (me? I moved to Brisbane a week ago as of writing this comment). I think "Bris Vegas" (and maybe the others if they're more or less already well known?) should definately rate a mention in the Brisbane article. Does not rate an article of it's own though. --.../Nemo (talk • Contributions) 08:35, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

Do you think Edenglassie should be merged too? - Shiftchange (talk) 09:24, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

How about an article Nicknames of Brisbane patterned after Nicknames of Portland, Oregon? Calliopejen1 (talk) 22:43, 8 July 2009 (UTC)

"BrisVegas" and "Brissie" have been in common use for well over 10 years. Edenglassie is a histrocial fact and is highly relevant to the Brisbane page. "Brisneyland" and "The Bane" are recent terms and do not merit the same acknowledgement. I do not think these terms deserve their own page, however the definitely should be included on the Brisbane page. It shouls be merged. MyFavco (talk) 02:17, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

Support merge ROxBo (talk) 17:25, 15 August 2009 (UTC)

Support merge. It's really just a nickname that has risen to prominence over recent years. I can see a possibility for a Brisbane nicknames article. However, there probably aren't enough that are that well know to warrant the creation of such a page. Also, you can't compare Bris Vegas to the Big Apple page.

OK. It seems that most people who care enough to actually make their views known are supportive of the page being deleted and the relevant information be in the Brisbane article. Are there any admins to support this motion and carry it out? Depor23 (talk) 03:57, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Meaning of Brisvegas

Brisvegas is a name given to Brisbane to show how culturally philistine the place is and also to depict the city as incredibly corrupt where fast money buys anybody or anything and knocks down any building with any heritage value and replaces it with a tacky highrise where a sleazy developer can make money at the expense of the common good of the people of Brisbane. Finneganw 14:04, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

I concur with this insight as to the general use of ‘'BrisVegas'. Also note that although it is a derogative term, in true Aussie style, it is embraced by Brisbanites as a way of acknowledging the many things lacking in the city. A Brisbanite can freely use this term, and it is never considered an indication that they do not truly love their city. MyFavco (talk) 02:14, 21 July 2009 (UTC)