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Daily Discussion Thread: Tuesday, 14 January, 2025 (aussie.zone)

submitted 7 months ago by Baku@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 8 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Mine is from Hyacinthus, the lover of Apollo, killed by a discus to the head. Possibly by accident, or possibly by a jealous Zephyrus (the west wind) who was upset Hyacinthus didn't love him and preferred Apollo.

Also makes me laugh because I loved Keeping up Appearances

"It's pronounced Bouquet" 😂

I've already doxxed myself here a few times so I'm not fussed sharing my etymology.

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 4 points 7 months ago

That show was so fucking underrated.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I think people overdo the doxxing fear thing. I understand there are many genuine concerns if in the past someone's had issues w/ it though.

Anyway my first name means 'Twin'. That's it heh.

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I only fear my ex finding me, but I suspect they don't know this place exists so idc too much.

They know my username on Reddit, which is how they contact me to reel me back in. Little do they know that, in comparison to them, I'm thriving. They're just rotting away in their parents one room, no bathroom, no kitchen, backyard bungalow 😂 not even allowed to have their old bedroom back because it's stocked full of MLM merch. Love that for them.

Twin! Twin Racer?

Bottom Twin has a ring to it but also certain connotations 😂

Mine is just the female version of a male name derived from Hyacinthus. Common in Spain and South America.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago

You are? Gracious, would never have guessed.