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Who's Marky Star, why are people asking him what Atari means, and, if he doesn't know the answer, why did he make a post about it?
by jasonkostempski 10y ago
Who's Marky Star, why are people asking him what Atari means, and, if he doesn't know the answer, why did he make a post about it?
- news_to_me 10y agoI generally go to tofugu.com for really interesting articles about Japanese culture/language. The writing there is awesome, and the site is better designed. http://www.tofugu.com/ http://www.tofugu.com/
- quirkafleeg 10y agoA nice short, informative article on this from 1981: Bushnell and Dabney submitted the list to the Office of the California Secretary of State. A few weeks later, their incorporation papers came back; the Office of the Secretary had selected their second choice, ATARI. http://www.atarimania.com/faq-atari-400-800-xl-xe-how-did-atari-get-its-name_91.html http://www.atarimania.com/faq-atari-400-800-xl-xe-how-did-at...
- grzm 10y agoIt was likely submitted because someone thought it was interesting. It got to the front page because other HN members thought it was interesting as well. You've provided another useful resource, which is great! (Thanks!) Your lead-in distracts greatly from the resource. Leaving that out detracts nothing from your comment while avoiding gratuitous negativity. Edit to add: I appreciate your edit. It's a great addition to this thread!
- quirkafleeg 10y agoYou're right. Although I really wasn't intending negativity, I think it's good to have a reminder now and again to just stick to a point, and that some remarks probably aren't worth making and don't contribute anything. Thanks.
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