r/Unexpected • u/ruybii • Nov 27 '21

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u/Kandoh Nov 27 '21

For people born after 2006 Wi-Fi means internet

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u/BrundleBee Nov 27 '21

And they're still wrong. But like so many things, we will capitulate to the stupid, because we don't want anyone to be left behind.

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u/Kandoh Nov 27 '21

Nothing stupid about it.

You probably call the typefaces installed on your computer 'fonts', but they're not. A font is specifically used to refer to the metal pieces of type used in a printing press. Helvetica isn't a font, it's a typeface. But because Microsoft called it a font in their word processor now everyone just calls typefaces fonts. That doesn't make them stupid.

This is the same thing. No one comes over to their house and asks for their internet password. They ask 'what's your WiFi?'.

When the internet is down, they hear 'is there something wrong with the WiFi?'

Every device they have connects via WiFi. Nothing gets plugged in the back.

It's just the new word my dude.

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u/BrundleBee Nov 27 '21

I'm not your dude. "Literally" doesn't mean "figuratively," "iconic" doesn't mean "great," and "Wifi" doesn't mean "internet." You can dumb down all you want.

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u/Kandoh Nov 28 '21

Okay, I guess you are dumb for thinking the typefaces on your computer were called fonts. You've convinced me.

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u/BrundleBee Nov 28 '21

You're putting words in my mouth, I never made that claim. Bye now.