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submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Also what does lemmy mean if it means anything. I don't know wtf reddit means either. Just a silly curiousity.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think the name Lemmy comes from lemmings, a kind of rodent, aand, that probably answer both your questions right? That's what i think it is

[–] LazaroFilm 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

So no connection with Motörhead…

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

@LazaroFilm @Quills
Yes, it is! #Motörhead too, but not only:
"Why's it called Lemmy?
Lead singer from Motörhead.
The old school video game.
The Koopa from Super Mario.
The furry rodents."
github.com/LemmyNet/lemmy#whys…

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

It's literally the first in the list of meaning.

Why's it called Lemmy?

Lead singer from Motörhead.

The old school video game.

The Koopa from Super Mario.

The furry rodents.