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andrewducker

Interesting Links for 12-04-2021

Apr 12, 2021 12:00

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tobyaw April 14 2021, 16:24:08 UTC

I remember “div” as a common school playground insult in the ’70s and ’80s. Not a word I’d use now, as it just sounds and feels like it must be too offensive for 2021.

andrewducker April 14 2021, 16:29:49 UTC

It has that feel to it, doesn't it?

But so far as I can see nothing unpleasant in its background.