The Origin Of
Raisti
Join Date: 2003-07-28 Member: 18507Members
Join Date: 2003-07-28 Member: 18507Members
<div class="IPBDescription">the word turrent</div> Could someone explain me were the word turrent has his Origin <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo-->
I wonder how such word could spread in the internet.
Sorry for this stupid question but i am from germany and dont understand the "joke" behind the word or whatever the secret is <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
And for all people who use the word remember it is turret not a turrent <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
I wonder how such word could spread in the internet.
Sorry for this stupid question but i am from germany and dont understand the "joke" behind the word or whatever the secret is <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
And for all people who use the word remember it is turret not a turrent <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
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[edit]<a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=7&t=44859&hl=teen+marines&#entry612688' target='_blank'>Another lork and torrent explanation milestone</a> <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->[/edit]
MORE TURRENTS COMMANDO!!!!oneoneeleventyhundred
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People used it back when StarCraft was new.
noo booday speaks proper england lak m3h.
Maybe it's a possible explanation. *sp*
Or maybe some people are just idiots haha.
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it came from his horrible post which was made and flamed before i came
then it was revived and everyone flamed, and jefe made <i>my</i> idea into a spray
it was stickied and i think locked
it was also where hovaring scorpians came from
'-ent' is a very common end to words, much more so than '-et' and so when you're focusing more on typing quickly than typing accurately it sometimes slips through.
Other misspellings come into play because of proximity of letters. I'm pretty sure that 'pwned' appeared as a replacement for 'owned' because 'o'and 'p' are right next to eachother.
Others come into play because of the letter distribution across the keyboard and the associated time it takes for you fingers to hit certain letters. 'teh' is so common because the time it takes for your left middle finger to reach up and hit 'e' is slightly shorter than the time it takes your right index finger to reach left to hit 'h'. Try typing 'the' quickly, but accurately. You'll notice you have to have your left middle finger wait until the right index hits the 'h'. If you go for pure speed (as most people do while trying to type while gaming), 'the' turns into 'teh' because the left middle is able to get to its key faster.
'-ent' is a very common end to words, much more so than '-et' and so when you're focusing more on typing quickly than typing accurately it sometimes slips through.
Other misspellings come into play because of proximity of letters. I'm pretty sure that 'pwned' appeared as a replacement for 'owned' because 'o'and 'p' are right next to eachother.
Others come into play because of the letter distribution across the keyboard and the associated time it takes for you fingers to hit certain letters. 'teh' is so common because the time it takes for your left middle finger to reach up and hit 'e' is slightly shorter than the time it takes your right index finger to reach left to hit 'h'. Try typing 'the' quickly, but accurately. You'll notice you have to have your left middle finger wait until the right index hits the 'h'. If you go for pure speed (as most people do while trying to type while gaming), 'the' turns into 'teh' because the left middle is able to get to its key faster. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I think that summed it up nicely.
Good question :F
Good question :F <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
The "o" key is right next to the "i" key, where do you think "pwn" came from? People can't type, and the typos become acceptable, much to the detriment of the english language. <!--emo&:angry:--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/mad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad.gif'><!--endemo-->
'-ent' is a very common end to words, much more so than '-et' and so when you're focusing more on typing quickly than typing accurately it sometimes slips through.
Other misspellings come into play because of proximity of letters. I'm pretty sure that 'pwned' appeared as a replacement for 'owned' because 'o'and 'p' are right next to eachother.
Others come into play because of the letter distribution across the keyboard and the associated time it takes for you fingers to hit certain letters. 'teh' is so common because the time it takes for your left middle finger to reach up and hit 'e' is slightly shorter than the time it takes your right index finger to reach left to hit 'h'. Try typing 'the' quickly, but accurately. You'll notice you have to have your left middle finger wait until the right index hits the 'h'. If you go for pure speed (as most people do while trying to type while gaming), 'the' turns into 'teh' because the left middle is able to get to its key faster. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Thanks for this good explanation Typhon <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
Good question :F <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The "o" key is right next to the "i" key, where do you think "pwn" came from? People can't type, and the typos become acceptable, much to the detriment of the english language. <!--emo&:angry:--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/mad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
still, clirf?
The first explanation (and the most likely IMO) is that 'clorf' is an intentional misspelling made simply for its rediculousness and never actually happened genuinely, just like the '!' being replaced with '1', which is replaced with 'one' thing often seen on these forums. I know '!' -> '1' actually occurs for real if the person stops holding down shift long enough, but replacing '1' with 'one' or 'eleven' or something is done simply for the humor.
Second possibility is its a rare occurance of two errors in a single word. 'o' is right next to 'i', and 'r' is right next to 'f', so it might work. However, i doubt this explanation since 'f' is on the home row (asdfjkl;, where your fingers naturally rest) so there would be no reason for the person to have their finger up around 'r' and accidentally hit 'r' instead of 'f'.
The other option is that its simply the author spelling out how someone's voice comm sounded in game. We all know HL can really mess up people's voices.
The Rinos and the Black claw things are witht he fat dog thing and the fast dog things! F$, F$
I'll always call turrets "turrents" =) It's a revolution I tell ya!!!!! =)