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Ooh so there are multiple reasons beside the lemmings too, cool!
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
So no connection with Motörhead…
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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…
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.
https://github.com/LemmyNet/lemmy/tree/main#whys-it-called-lemmy
Thanks everyone, my curiosity has been sated. Good day to you all.
I'm pretty sure reddit comes from "read it" btw