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Re:Trump threatens to 'close' down social media platforms by overlordalex on Wednesday May 27, 2020 @08:59AM (#23322467)
Likely a reference to a Bugs Bunny catch-phrase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NYFq7ZJg4c
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Re:Trump threatens to 'close' down social media platforms by Eldandan on Wednesday May 27, 2020 @09:24AM (#23322764)
I always thought maroon was actual slang for "idiot", when in fact it was just a cartoon rabbit ironically mispronouncing the word moron.
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Re:Trump threatens to 'close' down social media platforms by krapp on Wednesday May 27, 2020 @09:26AM (#23322785)
Bugs Bunny is also the reason "nimrod" has become slang for an inept person. Nimrod in the Bible is a powerful warrior and capable hunter, but Bugs used it ironically against Elmer Fudd.
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