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People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” candy are idiots.
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Skeezix lemmy.world skeezix@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-07-01
#52 · Quote Reply

In 1897 the original inventor of the peanut butter cup, Girontius Reesy, immigrated to the USA. The immigration officer incorrectly copied his name as Reese. He adopted the new name as written but when speaking, his family and friends continued to call themselves Reesy. The custom stuck with many people, and even after a century, and after being sold to candy conglomerates, the custom remains alive.

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Krudler lemmy.world Krudler@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-07-07
#53 · (edited) Quote Reply

Horse shit. I was very clear where my memory is dubious, but the fact of the direct experience of having been alive and aware of language during the era are absolutely accurate. Hell, Reese's pieces didn't even exist until 78, and were on the road to being discontinued towards when ET came out. You can look that up without relying on me. The movie turned them from an also-ran candy into pop cul...

You scold others for your perception of rudeness, yet you're a giant liar/asshole.

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BauerBender lemmy.world BauerBender@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-10-05
#54 · Quote Reply

In 1897 the original inventor of the peanut butter cup, Girontius Reesy, immigrated to the USA. The immigration officer incorrectly copied his name as Reese. He adopted the new name as written but when speaking, his family and friends continued to call themselves Reesy. The custom stuck with many people, and even after a century, and after being sold to candy conglomerates, the custom remains alive.

Oh, we’re just out here lying today.

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11111one11111 lemmy.world 11111one11111@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-11-19
#55 · (edited) Quote Reply

Yeah those peanut butter cups really make my type 2 diabeeteez hurt but still better than having type 1 diabeetus and having to take a shot of lantisss (spelled lantus but have never heard a dr or pharmacist call it anything but lantiss.

Edit: Its the primary reason i switched to using Rezvxzoglgxzoglr

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BauerBender lemmy.world BauerBender@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-10-05
#56 · Quote Reply

Yeah those peanut butter cups really make my type 2 diabeeteez hurt but still better than having type 1 diabeetus and having to take a shot of lantisss (spelled lantus but have never heard a dr or pharmacist call it anything but lantiss. Edit: Its the primary reason i switched to using Rezvxzoglgxzoglr

Lease, grease, geese, niece, ease, peace.

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Agent641 lemmy.world Agent641@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-07-12
#57 · Quote Reply

Rhesus peices

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southsamurai (he/him/pronoun agnostic) sh.itjust.works southsamurai@sh.itjust.works
Joined: 2023-06-19
#58 · Quote Reply

You scold others for your perception of rudeness, yet you're a giant liar/asshole.

Go fuck yourself.

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Pratai piefed.ca Pratai@piefed.ca
Joined: 2026-02-12
#59 · Quote Reply

Weird hill to even have a gentle discomfort on, let alone die on.

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BauerBender lemmy.world BauerBender@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-10-05
#60 · Quote Reply

Weird hill to even have a gentle discomfort on, let alone die on.

You’re on Lemmy. A site where where furries and anime masturbators go when Reddit isn’t weird enough, and you’re going to call my post weird?

Please…

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BauerBender lemmy.world BauerBender@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-10-05
#61 · Quote Reply

Rhesus peices

I can get behind this

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Felis_Catus_Domesticus lemmy.world Felis_Catus_Domesticus@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-06-07
#62 · Quote Reply

the apostrophe is silent

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Pratai piefed.ca Pratai@piefed.ca
Joined: 2026-02-12
#63 · Quote Reply

You’re on Lemmy. A site where where furries and anime masturbators go when Reddit isn’t weird enough, and you’re going to call my post weird? Please…

Yeah. Getting that bent out of shape over something so pointless?

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BauerBender lemmy.world BauerBender@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-10-05
#64 · Quote Reply

Yeah. Getting that bent out of shape over something so pointless?

I think it’s your inability to understand social context. Again, this is Lemmy, so I’ll assume you’re on the spectrum.

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Pratai piefed.ca Pratai@piefed.ca
Joined: 2026-02-12
#65 · (edited) Quote Reply

I think it’s your inability to understand social context. Again, this is Lemmy, so I’ll assume you’re on the spectrum.

I understand social context just fine. What I don’t understand being unnecessarily angry over such mundane things.

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BauerBender lemmy.world BauerBender@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-10-05
#66 · Quote Reply

I understand social context just fine. What I don’t understand being unnecessarily angry over such mundane things.

I’m not angry. It’s in jest. You just don’t understand that because you’re being pedantic and bland.

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Pratai piefed.ca Pratai@piefed.ca
Joined: 2026-02-12
#67 · Quote Reply

I’m not angry. It’s in jest. You just don’t understand that because you’re being pedantic and bland.

Yeahs because SO many people find themselves saying:

“If you do this you are beyond stupid”

…when they’re just in jest.

But you go on and hide behind accusing me of being… “pedantic and bland” if it helps you to backpedal.

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njm1314 lemmy.world njm1314@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-06-21
#68 · Quote Reply

I love me some reesees piecees!

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BauerBender lemmy.world BauerBender@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-10-05
#69 · Quote Reply

Yeahs because SO many people find themselves saying: “If you do this you are beyond stupid” …when they’re just in jest. But you go on and hide behind accusing me of being… “pedantic and bland” if it helps you to backpedal.

Oh my god. Go away dork. You’re so upset about something online that you harass someone. Pot calling the kettle black.

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LeftReddit2 lemmy.world LeftReddit2@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-08-10
#70 · Quote Reply

Disrespectfully disagree.

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Pratai piefed.ca Pratai@piefed.ca
Joined: 2026-02-12
#71 · Quote Reply

Oh my god. Go away dork. You’re so upset about something online that you harass someone. Pot calling the kettle black.

LMAO…. I’m not the one bitching about how people chose to pronounce things. I’m just here to call attention to how ridiculous it is. And seeing how bent out of shape you are getting over this- I can tell you weren’t in jest at all.

You clearly have an anger issue.

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BauerBender lemmy.world BauerBender@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-10-05
#72 · Quote Reply

Disrespectfully disagree.

Then plead your case.

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LeftReddit2 lemmy.world LeftReddit2@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-08-10
#73 · Quote Reply

Then plead your case.

No.

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BauerBender lemmy.world BauerBender@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-10-05
#74 · Quote Reply

No.

Then I win. Have a good day.

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LeftReddit2 lemmy.world LeftReddit2@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-08-10
#75 · Quote Reply

Then I win. Have a good day.

Ok buddy.

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Lumisal lemmy.world Lumisal@lemmy.world
Joined: 2024-03-16
#76 · Quote Reply

I did know someone named Reesee. And a person named Reesé too

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BauerBender lemmy.world BauerBender@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-10-05
#77 · Quote Reply

I did know someone named Reesee. And a person named Reesé too

Fancy

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