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A_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.world to Showerthoughts@lemmy.world · 11 months ago

By improving the performance of a Nerf gun, you "buff" it, which is ironic

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By improving the performance of a Nerf gun, you "buff" it, which is ironic

A_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.world to Showerthoughts@lemmy.world · 11 months ago
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  • imaqtpie@sh.itjust.works
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    11 months ago

    The term nerf in respect to video games was actually derived from Nerf guns. Because Nerf guns are basically just normal guns that have been heavily nerfed 😅

    • NeptuneOrbit@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      I think the direct implication is that the bullets are padded with foam. Softened.

  • PrimeErective@startrek.website
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    11 months ago

    Why is that ironic?

    • illi@lemm.ee
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      11 months ago

      “Nerf” is an opposite to a “buff” in videogame context.

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