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Oh.. Americans with theire abriviations... 🙃 LET'S FIND OUT.... ;-) I took a run after reading a few lines... do you too? 😄 (From acronymmap.com) When it comes to quirky acronyms, SWMBO is one of the more humorous and culturally loaded ones. Short for “She Who Must Be Obeyed,” it originated from the 1886 novel She by H. Rider Haggard and was later popularized in British pop culture, especially by the TV series Rumpole of the Bailey. In modern usage, SWMBO is often a tongue-in-cheek way to refer to a wife, partner, or authoritative woman—sometimes with affection, sometimes with sarcasm. It’s playful, but depending on the context, it can also carry undertones of reverence, exasperation, or humor. But what if you want a different way to express a similar dynamic—whether you’re writing fiction, creating dialogue, or just having fun with words? Here are 30 alternatives to the “SWMBO acronym,” each offering its own spin on authority, affection, or dominance in relationships, with tips on when to use them. 💬" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/1f4ac.svg" style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; border: none !important; max-width: 100%; height: 1em !important; display: inline !important; box-shadow: none !important; width: 1em !important; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; background: none !important; padding: 0px !important;"> 30 Alternatives to the “SWMBO Acronym”1. The BossMeaning: The one in charge—clearly or unofficially. Example: I’ll have to check with the boss before making plans. When to use: Light and common; works in everyday banter. 2. WifeyMeaning: Slang term for wife or partner, often affectionate. Example: Wifey said no more late-night snacks. When to use: Casual and endearing tone. 3. Her HighnessMeaning: A mock-royal title, playful yet deferential. Example: Her Highness demanded sushi tonight. When to use: Use humorously for high-maintenance behavior. 4. Queen BeeMeaning: The dominant female in a social setting. Example: At every family event, she’s the queen bee. When to use: Playful or slightly sassy tone. 5. The MissusMeaning: Informal British term for wife. Example: The missus wants the lawn mowed by noon. When to use: British-style humor or traditional tone. 6. Lady of the HouseMeaning: The woman in charge at home. Example: I’ll have to run it by the lady of the house. When to use: Respectful, classic tone. 7. My Better HalfMeaning: Affectionate term for a spouse. Example: My better half thinks I should eat more greens. When to use: Loving and respectful, ideal for couples. 8. She-Who-DecidesMeaning: Humorous variation of SWMBO. Example: She-Who-Decides has spoken—no takeout tonight. When to use: Playful and sarcastic tone. 9. Commander-in-ChiefMeaning: The ultimate authority, especially in decisions. Example: She’s the commander-in-chief of our calendar. When to use: Family, logistics, or decision-making jokes. 10. Madam PresidentMeaning: Feminine version of a powerful leader. Example: Madam President vetoed the weekend trip. When to use: Great for dramatic flair or political puns. 11. House CEOMeaning: The domestic leader. Example: The House CEO says we’re budgeting this month. When to use: Modern, corporate spin on household dynamics. 12. Home MinisterMeaning: Borrowed from political jargon; leader of domestic affairs. Example: The Home Minister says we’re painting the kitchen. When to use: Popular in South Asian or formal humor. 13. She-Who-Knows-AllMeaning: Exaggeratedly wise or all-knowing woman. Example: Let me check with She-Who-Knows-All about dinner. When to use: Good for light sarcasm and praise. 14. The Decision MakerMeaning: The one with the final say. Example: The Decision Maker chose Italian tonight. When to use: Straightforward and respectful tone. 15. Supreme RulerMeaning: Absolute authority figure. Example: Our Supreme Ruler has declared Sunday a rest day. When to use: Dramatic or theatrical humor. 16. The Real BossMeaning: Implies there’s a “fake” boss—you! Example: You know I’m just the assistant; she’s the real boss. When to use: Self-deprecating humor. 17. Lady SupremeMeaning: Formal and elegant version of a leader. Example: Lady Supreme prefers red wine, not white. When to use: Elevated, stylish tone. 18. Chief Home OfficerMeaning: A modern acronym-style twist. Example: The Chief Home Officer rejected my couch pick. When to use: Satirical or millennial context. 19. She-Who-ChoosesMeaning: Authority over all decisions. Example: She-Who-Chooses has picked the movie already. When to use: Fun for everyday decision contexts. 20. Life ManagerMeaning: Handles schedules, meals, and logistics. Example: My life manager says we’re booked Saturday. When to use: Modern, respectful tone. 21. She-in-ChargeMeaning: Simple, direct way to show authority. Example: She-in-Charge just changed the plans. When to use: Works in light banter or social media captions. 22. The OracleMeaning: Source of wisdom and prediction. Example: The Oracle says the weather’s too cold for shorts. When to use: When referencing judgment or intuition. 23. The GeneralMeaning: Authority with a military-like tone. Example: The General has scheduled laundry drills for Sunday. When to use: Humorous, structured or “bossy” tone. 24. The PlannerMeaning: Coordinates everything. Example: The Planner already booked the holiday tickets. When to use: Useful for lifestyle or family writing. 25. Queen of EverythingMeaning: All-encompassing authority. Example: As the Queen of Everything, she makes the rules. When to use: Sassy, confident characters or real-life queens. 26. Her Royal HighnessMeaning: Majestic and a bit dramatic. Example: Her Royal Highness refuses to eat leftovers. When to use: Fun and theatrical tone. 27. Operations ChiefMeaning: Runs the day-to-day. Example: The Operations Chief set curfew at 10 PM. When to use: Use for modern or workplace metaphors. 28. Lady LogicMeaning: Appeals to reasoning and planning. Example: Lady Logic said buying a third toaster isn’t smart. When to use: Clever, witty banter. 29. Mood ManagerMeaning: Controls the emotional climate. Example: When Mood Manager’s happy, we all win. When to use: Emotional tone regulation or family jokes. 30. She-Who-Must-Not-Be-IgnoredMeaning: A dramatic twist on the original SWMBO. Example: Trust me—you don’t ignore She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Ignored. When to use: Strong-willed or high-stakes situations, humorously. > How to Choose the Right WordWhen choosing your SWMBO-style alternative, ask yourself: Is the tone playful, romantic, or sarcastic? Go with Wifey or She-Who-Decides for affection, Supreme Ruler or Her Highness for sass. Are you in a professional, creative, or casual setting? Use House CEO or Home Minister in clever writing. Stick to The Boss in casual conversation. Do you want to sound respectful or silly? My Better Half and Lady of the House are gentler, while The General or Queen of Everything lean toward satire. Is it cultural? Home Minister resonates well in South Asian families; The Missus fits UK usage. > Final ThoughtsLanguage lets us show affection, sarcasm, and social dynamics all at once. Acronyms like SWMBO are fun because they capture complex relationships with humor and punch. But with the right alternatives, you can adapt the tone, show respect, or even poke fun—all while keeping it creative. So next time you’re writing a caption, penning dialogue, or teasing your partner, try out one of these 30 creative expressions. Let your vocabulary reflect the fun, fiery, or fabulous dynamics of the powerful women in your life.

AFAIK most people don't even hook the chokes up. Evidently you can survive without them

Your work is getting results. Congratulations! Keep on marching.

Maybe Shaun Ryan used AI to write the story. Maybe he's a bot. AI slop. " By Shaun Ryan " @Carl Beck From his web site - 1975 - Sold to Kenneth E. Logan D.D.S. - L.A., Calif.. Driven for a couple years then stored away. 1998 - Sold to Michael W. Pretzer. Michael decides to continue his education and sells to Carl Beck. 1999 - Purchased by Carl Beck - who will restore it to original "BRE Racing Trim" 2007 - Restoration to "As Raced" condition completed

Thanks for the replies! I tested the wire to the small spade connection on the solenoid, and it is getting power. Picked up a remote starter switch and when hooked up to small spade connection on the solenoid the starter turns over nicely. The black switch I mentioned, that is under the passenger side dash is no longer clicking but still doesn't work. Is there something else I am missing? After spending a lot of time trying to trace wires and unable to accomplish anything (with my limited electrical knowledge) I'm thinking of giving up and installing a starter relay as mentioned by cgsheen1. I couldn't find anything on the forum; can anyone provide a procedure for this?

Pretty happy with how this looks. Sprays on very nicely.

BOT.... btw.. Matt have you finished your car?

I agree, that's what I used on all the vinyl and firewall pads. I don't know why I didn't use it on the weatherstrip......I was amazed after 50 years, it just peeled right up and didn't harm the vinyl in any way, still pliable.

Excellent job reinvigorating a seven year old post!!! You're exactly right, things always come around again!!! Do you have bondo in your roof? How is Jan? Say hello to Dwight!!!

Good looking bird!

Known to challenge The Hackenthorpe Book Of Lies for top dog status.

I'm taking a year off from life. 99% of the bad ones are from pushing to fast to get back to work. Not me, I enjoy being at home.

Check MSA. This morning they had the aftermarket ones on clearance.

I'm curious as to what the culprit is. Was it the distributor, ignition module? Was it even an electrical problem? I had a problem once with my 72 240z that would stall when going down the freeway. I would start it, it would run again. I ended up putting a Tee fitting in the fuel line from the fuel pump and ran a pressure gage inside the car through the window. Turned out when the engine would quit, there was no fuel pressure. The steel fuel line from the engine to the tank had rust in it. I actually got it cleared by running a wire through the fuel line. So, what happened? Jim

Little more time out in the garage. Checked the coil and near as I can tell, it is ok. Also checked fuses in the panel and those seem ok. I did find a couple things that weren't plugged in, not sure what they are. The more I dig into it, it really looks like this is not the original wiring harness and/or engine. The firewall boot is still sorta there, but there is definitely no membrane in the middle. I didn't look close enough to see if it just dry rotted out. but it does look like someone ran a harness through it. I'm not sure where to move to next. Is there a way to test ignition module? I found this post that has a lot of good info in it. Im going to give some of this a try.

Recently I got two set of two of the missing Pieces from my 240Z toolbox. I had a set which fit the image, but had different part numbers. Funny enough, now i have three different sets, all have slightly different shape or surface. some have different numbers, but appear to be for the same purpose :-) Despite being a bit corroded, i have at least now another missing piece of the puzzle. Thanks a lot to @26th-Z for your support! I had some free time, so i decided to get some small stuff done on the car. First thing to check off was test-fitting the headlights. Luckily, I always have a range of NOS and used parts on hand. I usually try to use old parts for test-fitting, so I don't mess up new parts, but in this case the old ones weren't really usable. So here we go: NOS headlight buckets and chrome rings, with reproduction rubbers (I will use the NOS set for the final assembly). And installed. You got to love the factory stamps on shiny plated parts. As usual, all bolts are temporary only for the mock-up. For the final assembly, I will use original fasteners :-) I wasn't first sure if the order of the assembly was correct, but it appears it is. And the frog got some eyes, again :-) Next was this choke assembly reinforcement plat made out of hardened plastic: As the name suggests, it's there to reinforce the choke assembly, which is usually mounted on the inside of the center console, and can get a bit wobbly. With this plate, it's instead mounted on the transmission tunnel and way more stable. It's one of these (invisble) improvements of the car, which I think really give the car a better feel. It's quite tricky to place correctly, though. But luckily I had a few completely broken center consoles, so the easiest way was just to drill the holes through the console And then sandwich it all together for test fitting. I also installed an old ashtray just to see if it all still works correctly. Now with the holes on the transmission tunnel. I will not use the original sheet-metal screws but instead have nuts welded on the outside and use machine screws, so it looks like it's a factory thing, from the outside. And the interior mock-ups are coming along. Driver side seat rail, passenger side footrest and center console (With choke assembly) is installed and looks good. Ignore where the choke wires go. They're just there for easier installation.

Glad to here that my suggestion hopefully was given some thought.

Sorry to resurrect this old of a thread (it's been informative in my research regarding luggage straps) but how cool is that?! The S30 with the VIN HLS30 00240. That's a keeper!

Hi Trisha, see post on 240Z International Registry Facebook Page. Kelly Jean is looking for pictures like your car. She wants to make a clock as it was her first car. Cheers, Kirk

Better question is what is that carb for... Sorry, no love for those with me.

I'm happy with how the dove tails turned out so I'll go ahead and have a batch made up if anyone needs them for a restoration. Just sourcing the right JIS screws.

240 or 260 manual wanted to trade for 1969 Plymouth GTX 440 4-speed

I'm really impressed with the carburetor set-up. That's a very valuable car, and with some provenance, perhaps? That should be worth at least one year of med school!

Light. Console. I think G/W is clearance, gauge lighting, and etc. but I'll look... 72_dash_2.pdf The 240Z dash I have has that same connector - the entire dash and harness is unconnected so... But - the G/W on that connector traces to the small 6-pin Body Harness connector shown in that .pdf - G/W in the upper right corner of the connector. The body harness G/W goes back to the clearance lighting in the tail. Trace that Red - I think it may well go to the front (engine bay harness) and the two hidden Fog Lamp connectors in the harness as it spans the radiator core support. And as you know the US model did not come with a Fog Lamp Switch from the factory so that would be an unused connector if what I said is true. Oh, if you look at the first wiring diagram in the FSM (not the "US and Canada Only" schematic) you'll see Fog Lamps and the connector for the Fog Lamp Switch. BUT, it'll confuse you because it shows a R and an RG wire to the switch. If you trace the RG, you'll see that it "tees" off a GW. So maybe the schematic doesn't follow the harness build exactly or vise-versa...