That’s a myth. Well. The suicide part. It was started because the normal lemming run wasn’t “dramatic” enough, and in any case, Lemmings don’t really run on cue, so Disney caught a bunch of lemmings and threw them over the cliff using a turntable for a white Wilderness (Like you know those spinning fertilizer or salt spreaders? It was like that. But with lemmings.)
Normally, lemmings make short hops to get down safely.
(Though for the record that was a really fun video game.)
Unpopular opinion, but having a name for someone who uses Lemmy is pretty cringe. under what context could you possibly use it and not sound like an idiot? At a party are you asking someone if they are a lemming/lemmon? They're gonna look at you like wtf are you talking about.
I agree with this, most social medias don't have these kinds of names for general people, sure people who make Youtube videos are Youtubers, but people who watch youtube videos are not Youtubites or something. We can just be Lemmy users, or Kbin users
Redditor is a thing though, and most people came from reddit. However, thinking about it, Youtuber and Tiktoker are reserved for the creators, not the users. As for the rest...
Never have i seen the term "redditor" not be used in a inflammatory context. I think lemming would quickly be associated negatively due to the actions of some small group and then be generalized to all lemmy users.
I would say since there isn’t a singular instance we can see these posts from, instead of being Lemmings/Kbinners/whatever, we call ourselves “Federales” due to the federated nature of the servers.
Lemming (verb): the act of doing lemmy
Lemm-on (noun): having erected lemmy.
So only instance owners can be called lemmons.
The correct term for the rest of us is:
Lemmer (noun): someone who does lemmy
I have yet to call myself a lemming as a lemmy user, but I have no objection. It's kind of satirical and amusing because in the USA when you call someone a lemming, it means they're part of the normie crowd, i.e. going to the public pool with all the lemmings or going to the lake on labor day with all the lemmings. We're doing the opposite here. We are definitely not the lemmings, they're on corporate social media.
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afraid_of_zombies2@lemmy.world · 44 pts · 3y
because a meetup would be a lemmon party.
TellumSiege@kbin.social · 6 pts · 3y
"Can't have a Lemon party without old Dick."
AbsurdityAccelerator@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
If you don't know what lemon party is, don't google it.
queermunist@lemmy.world · 26 pts · 3y
But then what does /c/ mean?
If we're lemmings, then these are /c/liffs
Machefi@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 3y
queermunist@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
... okay that's pretty good
I'll be a lemming and run off /c/liffs, but you lemmons can post on /c/itrusses if you want lol
FuglyDuck@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
That’s a myth. Well. The suicide part. It was started because the normal lemming run wasn’t “dramatic” enough, and in any case, Lemmings don’t really run on cue, so Disney caught a bunch of lemmings and threw them over the cliff using a turntable for a white Wilderness (Like you know those spinning fertilizer or salt spreaders? It was like that. But with lemmings.)
Normally, lemmings make short hops to get down safely.
(Though for the record that was a really fun video game.)
Squibbles@lemmy.world · 20 pts · 3y
Just don't ask me to join the lemon party. Not falling for that one again
livus@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
That "again" has me chuckling.
TheInsane42@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 3y
When I have to pick between a cute furry rodent or a sour fruit... I know what I'd pick.
When life throws you a lemon, you hurl it back as fast as you can and cuddle a lemming.
Niello@kbin.social · 14 pts · 3y
Imo, Lemmons make about as much sense as callling Kbin users Kbabs.
Vengefu1Tuna@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
You say that as if it's a bad thing. Kbab is a fantastic name!
Erk@cdda.social · 12 pts · 3y
You're clearly operating in some kind of made up world. Lemmings is amazing.
th0th_Q@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 3y
Lemmy’s actual mascot is a Lemming so far as I know.
Candelestine@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
I like the self-aware jab. It amuses me.
andyMFK@reddthat.com · 8 pts · 3y
Unpopular opinion, but having a name for someone who uses Lemmy is pretty cringe. under what context could you possibly use it and not sound like an idiot? At a party are you asking someone if they are a lemming/lemmon? They're gonna look at you like wtf are you talking about.
It has big "the narwhal bacons at midnight" vibes
Kara@kbin.social · 6 pts · 3y
I agree with this, most social medias don't have these kinds of names for general people, sure people who make Youtube videos are Youtubers, but people who watch youtube videos are not Youtubites or something. We can just be Lemmy users, or Kbin users
WhiteTiger@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
Redditor is a thing though, and most people came from reddit. However, thinking about it, Youtuber and Tiktoker are reserved for the creators, not the users. As for the rest...
Facebooker
Whatsapper
Instagrammer
Yeah I'm fine with fediverse user.
Ataraxia@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Or anthropomorphic chestnut.
afraid_of_zombies2@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Somethings are too old the moment they occur to you.
Protoknuckles@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
It helps with posts a bit. Being able to say "fellow lemmings..." or "as a lemming..." I wouldn't use it in real life though.
NeonWoofGenesis@kek.henlo.fi · 2 pts · 3y
Never have i seen the term "redditor" not be used in a inflammatory context. I think lemming would quickly be associated negatively due to the actions of some small group and then be generalized to all lemmy users.
banksymimosa@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 3y
Lemmon, it's Wednesday.
Moonburger@kbin.social · 7 pts · 3y
I would say since there isn’t a singular instance we can see these posts from, instead of being Lemmings/Kbinners/whatever, we call ourselves “Federales” due to the federated nature of the servers.
MiddleWeigh@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Some grey federales say, they could a had him any day
They only let him slip away out of kindness I suppose
hanj@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
yoo van zandt, nice
But yeah agree, federales is already a word and an ill-fitting one.
SilentStorms@lemmy.fmhy.ml · 2 pts · 3y
Or just "the feds"
mrbubblesort@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
As long as we don't start making The Federation and Star Trek jokes, I'm for it
nicman24@kbin.social · 7 pts · 3y
since we are more than lemmy users lets just call ourselfs the feds
Malisu19997@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y
We call ourselves lemmings? That's new information to me, though I guess it would make sense. Lemons is better though.
Ataraxia@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
I'm sure it's supposed to be lemurs, but really it's lemmongs.
Ataraxia@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
No wait... lemmites. Sorry.
neonfire@kbin.social · 6 pts · 3y
Ich bin ein kbiner
axtualdave@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
Good god, Lemmon.
Restaldt@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Mind if i google myself in your office?
axtualdave@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Of course, go ahead!
giacomo@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
I like fediots.
CIWS-30@kbin.social · 5 pts · 3y
Because lemmings are cute. Lemons are just something you squeeze the juice out of to make lemonade or just lemon water to clean your liver.
joejoejoe@kbin.social · 4 pts · 3y
Motorheads
JohnSmith@feddit.uk · 1 pts · 3y
Road crew
jerome@kbin.social · 4 pts · 3y
lemmon party?
Wage_Slave@kbin.social · 3 pts · 3y
Internet history and lore dictates that Lemons are something to distance yourself from an internet stand point.
It would be on par with using goatsee as the mascot, only more experienced and three of them are having a party.
Cna@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Lemming (verb): the act of doing lemmy Lemm-on (noun): having erected lemmy. So only instance owners can be called lemmons. The correct term for the rest of us is: Lemmer (noun): someone who does lemmy
clueless_stoner@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
XehanortWasRight@kbin.social · 3 pts · 3y
If lemmy users are gonna be called lemmons then the owners need to change their names to 'Richard'.
After all, it isn't a lemmon party without old Dick.
unfnknblvbl@kbin.social · 3 pts · 3y
Honestly, 'Kilmisters' was right there
Dufurson@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
You shall not take the name of God in vain, heathen \m/
kadotux@sopuli.xyz · 1 pts · 3y
<3
BarbecueCowboy@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
I've always been a fan of Lemmonites.
FuglyDuck@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I knew a lawyer-lady who was, technically, a “Miss Lemmon”.
She really hated my shitty Hercule Perot accent.
Can’t really blame her on that. Fortunately I only cracked the joke once.
poorsocialskills@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 3y
Can we do lemmish?
solrize@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Lemmyng? Lemmyn? Hmm, lemmyn sound like a female separatist Lemmy users, I guess.
andyli@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Jemmy@lemmy.one · 1 pts · 3y
Somebody suggested Lemmur on another post. I thought that was a good one to go with
Mothra@mander.xyz · 1 pts · 3y
But lemons are sour...
rm_dash_r_star@lemmyonline.com · 0 pts · 3y
I have yet to call myself a lemming as a lemmy user, but I have no objection. It's kind of satirical and amusing because in the USA when you call someone a lemming, it means they're part of the normie crowd, i.e. going to the public pool with all the lemmings or going to the lake on labor day with all the lemmings. We're doing the opposite here. We are definitely not the lemmings, they're on corporate social media.
tallwookie@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 3y
I agree, lemons/lemmons is superb
hotwarioinyourarea@slrpnk.net · 0 pts · 3y
Gorbachof@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Because I don't want to beat my family