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I think the reason people have more of a problem with GIMP is that it's a sex thing, not that it's an insult. Whereas "git" doesn't really mean anything specifi

by Joeboy 4y ago

I think the reason people have more of a problem with GIMP is that it's a sex thing, not that it's an insult. Whereas "git" doesn't really mean anything specific as far as I know. Edit: Apparently gimp is also an insult directed to disabled people (I just learned).

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DonHopkins 4y ago
This is the classic stupid git argument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpAvcGcEc0k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpAvcGcEc0k https://montycasinos.com/montypython/scripts/argument.php.html https://montycasinos.com/montypython/scripts/argument.php.ht... >A: (under his breath) stupid git.
- sbuk 4y ago
  From https://github.com/git/git/blob/e83c5163316f89bfbde7d9ab23ca2e25604af290/README https://github.com/git/git/blob/e83c5163316f89bfbde7d9ab23ca... "git" can mean anything, depending on your mood. - random three-letter combination that is pronounceable, and not actually used by any common UNIX command. The fact that it is a mispronounciation of "get" may or may not be relevant. - stupid. contemptible and despicable. simple. Take your pick from the dictionary of slang. - "global information tracker": you're in a good mood, and it actually works for you. Angels sing, and a light suddenly fills the room. - "goddamn idiotic truckload of sh*t": when it breaks