Do you think it's a coincidence that the words 'fashion' and 'fascist' sound a lot alike?

One needs to annunciate better & not speak while eatting.

yes

'fashion' is derived from the French word 'facion' (shape) and earlier, the Latin 'faction', which means making

'fascist' is derived from the Italian 'fascio' which means group or bundle, and earlier formthe Latin 'fascis'

it's a coincidence.

*slapping forehead* fascinating.

Maybe god is warning us by making those words sound similar (cynical grunt).

Hmmm...never thought about that. It's just a coincidence ( I hope )

I think it's coincidence - they both have Latin roots but in different words. "Fashion" comes from "facere" (to make) and "fascist" comes from "fascis" (bundle) via the Italian "fascio" (political group).

Interesting point though.

Nah!!!! Word association...
FASHION PASSION

FASCIST BAPTIST

They are of entirely different worlds. (Casts longing eyes at the unread February "Glamour" near her bed. Must study first).

Cute observation and quite fitting but no, I'm afraid its just a coincidence.

Mostly coincidence. Both words are derived from Latin. However, "fashion" comes from the word for "make", and "Fascist" comes from the word for "bundle". The Italian Fascist Party under Mussolini used the symbol of an axe bundled up with some sticks. I believe this symbol had some historical precedent, and is intended to demonstrate strength in numbers.

Good point! Also Latin, but with no connection to either of the other two...

It's a coincidence of course. Sheesh. Why would there be a connection?

I think that's a retard question. (no offense to retards)

Fashion... Fascist... John Fashanu. Coincidence. Next question.

Darling Fascist Bully Boy,

Give me some more money, you bastard.

May the seeds of your loins be fruitful in the belly of your woman,

Neil

What are you doing, Neil?
To make a meal, Neil? (it's surreal)
From totalitarian vegetables.
How much does it cost, Neil...?

And have you ever noticed that "therapist" also spells "the rapist"? Mary Daly sure has.

   Actually, I can easily see how "fascis" (bundle) could have been made from "facere" (make) to mean "something MADE from a group of objects to form a bundle" even in some pre-Latin language and then migrate to Latin. So after all, they could be connected.

Even if they both begin with "fash" it's not very fashionable to be a fascist is it? I don't get your idea here. Do you know anything about languages?

Pollution
All around
Sometimes up
Sometimes down
But always around.
Pollution, are you coming to my town?
Or am I coming to yours?
We're on different buses, pollution
But we're both using petrol...

..Bombs

Hmm, maybe

What do you think you're doing, pig?
Do you really give a fig, pig?
And what's your favourite sort of gig, pig?
Barry Manilow
Or the black and white minstrel show?

Was that last comment intended to be insulting, or just a question? It sounds insulting.

Yes. It is a coincidence.

House, house, house
Oh, you are made of stone
But you are not alone-
-ly house!

YAY!!!! I'm impressed!!!!!

I'm sorry, it wasn't intended to be an insult and I didn't know who the survey creator was. I just sometimes act a little impolitely. I didn't mean to question your knowledge of languages either.

What can I say? I grew up on a diet of Young Ones, Black Adder and the Comic Strip Presents.

if they were spelled the same, I'd be worried, but the fash sound is spelled differently in each of them.

Of course it's a coincidence. One comes from the Latin "facto", or fact, the other from the Latin "fasces", or bundle.