←back to thread

Trump threatens to 'close' down social media platforms

(techcrunch.com)
707 points patd | 2 comments | 27 May 20 12:21 UTC | HN request time: 0.454s | source
Show context
jwalgenbach ◴[27 May 20 12:53 UTC] No.23322413[source]▶
What a maroon.
replies(1): >>23322459 #
qubex ◴[27 May 20 12:58 UTC] No.23322459[source]▶
Moron?
replies(1): >>23322467 #
overlordalex ◴[27 May 20 12:59 UTC] No.23322467[source]▶
Likely a reference to a Bugs Bunny catch-phrase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NYFq7ZJg4c
replies(1): >>23322764 #
Eldandan ◴[27 May 20 13:24 UTC] No.23322764[source]▶
I always thought maroon was actual slang for "idiot", when in fact it was just a cartoon rabbit ironically mispronouncing the word moron.
replies(1): >>23322785 #
1. krapp ◴[27 May 20 13:26 UTC] No.23322785[source]▶
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.
replies(1): >>23323469 #
2. ◴[27 May 20 14:07 UTC] No.23323469[source]▶