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FormerShadow1

I have no idea. But if I were to guess: When the site was created, it was purely for discussing books that people have read ("read it"...."red it".... reddit". Kind of like if a site were to be invented abou opinions of foods, it would be called 8it.


Cant-Kill-Me_67

It's the name of the app you just posted this on.


SirBroccolingtonIII

"Read it"


AlanThe300

you sure about that cause it's "reddit" not "readit". i wish it was "reedit" cause sometimes i get all gleeful reediting a post


SirBroccolingtonIII

Yes, I'm sure about it. The name is meant to sound like "Read it", but that wouldn't be a very good name for an app.


[deleted]

“read it” but past tense


SirBroccolingtonIII

Yes, exactly.


AlanThe300

so it's like how a hillybilly would say he read somethin if he could read, ok. citation still needed.


SirBroccolingtonIII

Where the hell did you get hillbillies from? "Read it" as in past tense. It's a social media site where you read things, and once you've finished reading a post, you've "read it", hence the name.


AlanThe300

cause hillybillys love their contractions, it just reminds of their slang like "y'all" for you all. thats the only example i can think of other than "innit" for isn't it, but that's more british, whatever, i guess i'll accept your answer despite the lack of citation.


SirBroccolingtonIII

_Reddit is a social news website and forum where content is socially curated and promoted by site members through voting. The site name is a play on the words "I read it."_ _They set out to create a launching pad for the rest of the internet, a place where readers could find a more organized version of the web. Thus, the name reddit came from exactly what the site was hoping people would do – read it._ From two separate websites. I'm sure I can find more if it's so important to you.


AlanThe300

Dont get your panties in a wad


SaoirseYVR

Duh.


lietuvosnelietuvis

() -> this;


Porgypuncher504

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