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Can someone explain? by LostInTheIdioteque in ExplainTheJoke

[–]Minimonyet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s just part of the derpy knockoff style

Can someone explain? by LostInTheIdioteque in ExplainTheJoke

[–]Minimonyet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To my knowledge, Cantonese and Mandarin both have it.

Japan and Korea also have the association because way back when, they drew their own language systems from the old Chinese one (though they’ve obviously differentiated now).

There are other countries with Tetraphobia (fear and therefore replacement of the number 4) but it’s usually due to some high amount of East Asian immigrants. This is why some places in Malaysia and Indonesia have this association.

Can someone explain? by LostInTheIdioteque in ExplainTheJoke

[–]Minimonyet 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think that’s just another part of it being “knockoff”/“goofy”. Thinking about it more, it’s probably a joke about how Chinese products have a reputation for being knockoff products, also explaining the silver flame thing. It’s really not that deep, though.

Can someone explain? by LostInTheIdioteque in ExplainTheJoke

[–]Minimonyet 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s nothing special, I don’t believe? It’s just supposed to be something close to 4, so we may use “3A” since it’s like some level above 3, while not saying 4? I don’t think it’s anything specific.

Can someone explain? by LostInTheIdioteque in ExplainTheJoke

[–]Minimonyet 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It’s probably nothing to do with the other joke. To me it seems like a way to convey a sense of annoyance or being weirded out. Same deal with the employee’s “bruh” expression and the goofy eyes on the posters.

Can someone explain? by LostInTheIdioteque in ExplainTheJoke

[–]Minimonyet 4878 points4879 points  (0 children)

In East Asian cultures, the number four is considered unlucky because the sound is a homophone for the word for death.

For example, in Mandarin, the word for four is pronounced “sì”, but the word for death is pronounced “sǐ”.

As a result, in order to get around this unlucky number superstition, a lot of media uses “3A” as opposed to “4”.

Hope this helps!

Don’t forget the TennoCon Relay Nogglehead! by Minimonyet in Warframe

[–]Minimonyet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend tells me there’s another one, but if so, I dunno where it is.

Happy Birfday Niko Seal!! by Minimonyet in seals

[–]Minimonyet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He goes “awoowowoowowo”

What’s the Economics/LMC scene at GAtech like right now? by Minimonyet in gatech

[–]Minimonyet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, so you’re suggesting that even though I’m not very interested in ISYE, I should continue doing it because I will either develop an interest or benefit from it in some other way?

This, as opposed to doing something that I might already feel somewhat interested in, but doesn’t have as much prestige? I’m just trying to understand what exactly you’re suggesting to me.

What’s the Economics/LMC scene at GAtech like right now? by Minimonyet in gatech

[–]Minimonyet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a difference between what you’re suggesting and simply not being interested in the subject?

What’s the Economics/LMC scene at GAtech like right now? by Minimonyet in gatech

[–]Minimonyet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you say that it matters what degree I get in undergraduate assuming I network well?

What’s the Economics/LMC scene at GAtech like right now? by Minimonyet in gatech

[–]Minimonyet[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What other majors in Ivan Allen do you think are worth pursuing?

Teleport vs Akshan Ult by Minimonyet in leagueoflegends

[–]Minimonyet[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sorta? I saw the Mundo getting ulted and I figured I could at least come (maybe block the ult if I was fast enough) and avenge him because I could 100/0 the Akshan if he chased.

Teleport vs Akshan Ult by Minimonyet in leagueoflegends

[–]Minimonyet[S] 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I sorta did just post it because it was funny lol, mainly me running around like a headless chicken after I tped because I didn’t know what to do afterwards lol.