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People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” candy are idiots.
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Skeezix
lemmy.world
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Joined: 2023-07-01
#52 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... 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
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Joined: 2023-07-07
#53 Posted: · edited   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... 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
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Joined: 2026-10-05
#54 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... 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
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Joined: 2023-11-19
#55 Posted: · edited   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... 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
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Joined: 2026-10-05
#56 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... 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
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Joined: 2023-07-12
#57 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... Quote Reply

Rhesus peices

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southsamurai (he/him/pronoun agnostic)
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Joined: 2023-06-19
#58 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... 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
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Joined: 2026-02-12
#59 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... Quote Reply

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

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BauerBender
lemmy.world
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Joined: 2026-10-05
#60 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... 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
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Joined: 2026-10-05
#61 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... Quote Reply

Rhesus peices

I can get behind this

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Felis_Catus_Domesticus
lemmy.world

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Joined: 2026-06-07
#62 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... Quote Reply

the apostrophe is silent

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Pratai
piefed.ca
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Joined: 2026-02-12
#63 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... 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
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Joined: 2026-10-05
#64 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... 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
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#65 Posted: · edited   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... 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
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Joined: 2026-10-05
#66 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... 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
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Joined: 2026-02-12
#67 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... 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
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Joined: 2023-06-21
#68 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... Quote Reply

I love me some reesees piecees!

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BauerBender
lemmy.world
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Joined: 2026-10-05
#69 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... 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

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Joined: 2026-08-10
#70 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... Quote Reply

Disrespectfully disagree.

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Pratai
piefed.ca
Pratai@piefed.ca
Joined: 2026-02-12
#71 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... 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
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Joined: 2026-10-05
#72 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... Quote Reply

Disrespectfully disagree.

Then plead your case.

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LeftReddit2
lemmy.world

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Joined: 2026-08-10
#73 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... Quote Reply

Then plead your case.

No.

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BauerBender
lemmy.world
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Joined: 2026-10-05
#74 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... Quote Reply

No.

Then I win. Have a good day.

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LeftReddit2
lemmy.world

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Joined: 2026-08-10
#75 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... Quote Reply

Then I win. Have a good day.

Ok buddy.

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Lumisal
lemmy.world
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Joined: 2024-03-16
#76 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... Quote Reply

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

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BauerBender
lemmy.world
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Joined: 2026-10-05
#77 Posted:   Subject: Re: People who say “Reesees” when referring to “Reese’s” cand... Quote Reply

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

Fancy

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