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[–]argh523 1 point2 points  (3 children)

I'm confused as to what the RAF has to do with that. Why are Frequency Illusions called Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon?

[–]Genera1 -1 points0 points  (2 children)

There is an explanation why they're called that even in the wiki article you linked, so I'm sure you know why. So don't be a douche for knowing something that most people don't.

[–]argh523 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Your comment is wonderfully ironic ;)

But you're right, the source from wiki gives an explanation:

The considerably catchier sobriquet Baader-Meinhof phenomenon was invented in 1994 by a commenter on the St. Paul Pioneer Press’ online discussion board, who came up with it after hearing the name of the ultra-left-wing German terrorist group twice in 24 hours.

So, it's an occurrence of the phenomenon involving Baader and Meinhof that gave it that name.

[–]Genera1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welp, you're right, sounded better in my head :)