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I pronounced a certain webserver "en-jinx" for years until I finally realized it was "engine x". Which is a really daft name. Should be: https://www.youtube.com
by crucialfelix 7y ago
I pronounced a certain webserver "en-jinx" for years until I finally realized it was "engine x". Which is a really daft name. Should be: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGQXRICAEAE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGQXRICAEAE
The Beatles is also a really bad name for a band but they managed it.
- coldpie 7y agoI still mentally pronounce it "en-gee-eye-en-ecks".
- throwaway190620 7y agoBeatles is a pun, it's good because of that.
- skyyler 7y agoMuch better than "The Quarrymen".
- tinus_hn 7y agoNot to mention Apple, their record label.
- homonculus1 7y agoWow... "engine x" makes a lot more sense than "en-ginks".
- sundarurfriend 7y agoI used to stare at the name every time and try to pronounce it like a word in an African language (like Ngoba). Felt like such an idiot when I figured out what it's supposed to be.
- crucialfelix 7y agoThat's exactly how I still pronounce it. I still can't pronounce the Asian Ng
- boca 7y agoI did the same until I read your comment! Thank you. Learning never stops.