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65gmexl3@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 3 years ago

What does Lemmy mean? (wrong answers only)

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What does Lemmy mean? (wrong answers only)

65gmexl3@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 3 years ago
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  • Baron Von J@lemmy.world
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    3 years ago

    In dedication of the comedian Leomard “Lemmy” Henry.

  • Mininux@sh.itjust.works
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    3 years ago

    every time I read lemmy my brain adds a “in”

    like “let me in”

    so now I’m starting to think it means “let me in your instance”

    my brain is weird

  • MochiGamer@lemmygrad.ml
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    3 years ago

    Lets Enjoy Meeting Merry Yiffers, finally a slogan I can get behind!

  • Bernie Ecclestoned@sh.itjust.works
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    3 years ago

    Lemmy means metal

  • AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world
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    3 years ago

    Lemmy is derived from a combination of the ancient Dutch words Lëmenfermœnd and Myynerhå meaning internet and federated protocol.

  • 65gmexl3@lemmy.worldOP
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    3 years ago

    Lemmy as in “Lemmy make it clear, it’s not reddit”

  • soybeanscheesesticks@sh.itjust.works
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    3 years ago

    Lusty Estonian Mothers Mashing Yams

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