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Damn_Underscore 02/25/24 1:06:56 PM #1:	How to pronounce? - Results (109 votes) Life giraffe 27.52% (30 votes) 30 Like gift 72.48% (79 votes) 79 Because if you pronounce it like gift and are talking about more than one... gifs and gifts sound exactly the same, which can extremely confusing --- Not to say that I'm in love with you but who's to say that I'm not? <cite>Damn_Underscore posted [p:979035725] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote> How to pronounce? - Results (109 votes) Life giraffe 27.52% (30 votes) 30 Like gift 72.48% (79 votes) 79 Show Voting Form Because if you pronounce it like gift and are talking about more than one... gifs and gifts sound exactly the same, which can extremely confusing </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tenlaar 02/25/24 1:08:09 PM #2:	Damn_Underscore posted... gifs and gifts sound exactly the same Do you have a speech impediment that keeps you from pronouncing the letter T? <cite>Tenlaar posted [p:979035743] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Damn_Underscore posted... </cite><quote>gifs and gifts sound exactly the same</quote>Do you have a speech impediment that keeps you from pronouncing the letter T?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bnui_ransder 02/25/24 1:08:45 PM #3:	Gifus --- http://bnuiransder.tumblr.com/ So much A R T <cite>bnui_ransder posted [p:979035754] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Gifus </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Billyionaire 02/25/24 1:08:48 PM #4:	Damn_Underscore posted... gifs and gifts sound exactly the same, which can extremely confusing That just seems more like your own inability to parse context. --- I refuse to let my freedom of speech be held hostage by political insurgents and rabblerousers. <cite>Billyionaire posted [p:979035757] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Damn_Underscore posted... </cite><quote>gifs and gifts sound exactly the same, which can extremely confusing</quote>That just seems more like your own inability to parse context. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dungeater 02/25/24 1:09:45 PM #5:	gif (like gift) sounds less stupid so thats why i use it. i dont need some linguistic reason --- My fate was the grandest, most brilliant of them all. He/Him <cite>Dungeater posted [p:979035773] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>gif (like gift) sounds less stupid so thats why i use it. i dont need some linguistic reason </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
viewmaster_pi 02/25/24 1:14:21 PM #6:	i come bearing gifs oh wait no i don't because they still don't fucking embed properly --- No clues, no trace No hands, no face <cite>viewmaster_pi posted [p:979035850] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>i come bearing gifsoh wait no i don't because they still don't fucking embed properly </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
divot1338 02/25/24 1:14:25 PM #7:	G as in Graphical --- Moustache twirling villian https://i.imgur.com/U3lt3H4.jpg- Kerbey <cite>divot1338 posted [p:979035852] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>G as in Graphical </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
littlebro07 02/25/24 1:14:59 PM #8:	divot1338 posted... G as in Graphical --- https://i.imgtc.com/MGGa6Os.gif <cite>littlebro07 posted [p:979035863] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>divot1338 posted... </cite><quote>G as in Graphical</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TimeForAction 02/25/24 1:16:06 PM #9:	Right but then people are always thinking youre talking about peanut butter <cite>TimeForAction posted [p:979035886] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Right but then people are always thinking youre talking about peanut butter </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Paragon21XX 02/25/24 1:17:25 PM #10:	divot1338 posted... G as in Graphical Care to extend that reasoning to JPEG (P stands for Photographic which has an F sound), or will you be hypocritical? --- Politicians are the weeds of the galaxy. <cite>Paragon21XX posted [p:979035908] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>divot1338 posted...</cite><quote>G as in Graphical</quote>Care to extend that reasoning to JPEG (P stands for Photographic which has an F sound), or will you be hypocritical? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R1masher 02/25/24 1:17:44 PM #11:	Gibberish --- R1R1R1R1R1R1 <cite>R1masher posted [p:979035913] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Gibberish </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Damn_Underscore 02/25/24 1:18:06 PM #12:	Paragon21XX posted... Care to extend that reasoning to JPEG (P stands for Photographic which has an F sound), or will you be hypocritical? I eat Smuckers tyvm --- Not to say that I'm in love with you but who's to say that I'm not? <cite>Damn_Underscore posted [p:979035919] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Paragon21XX posted... </cite><quote>Care to extend that reasoning to JPEG (P stands for Photographic which has an F sound), or will you be hypocritical?</quote>I eat Smuckers tyvm </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doe 02/25/24 1:20:18 PM #13:	There was a time when people insisted you say jif. It will become trendy again eventually --- https://imgur.com/gallery/dXDmJHw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75GL-BYZFfY <cite>Doe posted [p:979035954] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>There was a time when people insisted you say jif. It will become trendy again eventually </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dungeater 02/25/24 1:21:47 PM #14:	Paragon21XX posted... Care to extend that reasoning to JPEG (P stands for Photographic which has an F sound), or will you be hypocritical? do ppl actually say jay-peg? i just read the letters not that i care about the g means graphics reasoning --- My fate was the grandest, most brilliant of them all. He/Him <cite>Dungeater posted [p:979035987] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Paragon21XX posted... </cite><quote>Care to extend that reasoning to JPEG (P stands for Photographic which has an F sound), or will you be hypocritical?</quote>do ppl actually say jay-peg? i just read the letters not that i care about the g means graphics reasoning </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nocturnal_traveler 02/25/24 1:43:12 PM #15:	I don't eat Jif. Paragon21XX posted... Care to extend that reasoning to JPEG (P stands for Photographic which has an F sound), or will you be hypocritical? Japanese peg. --- --I understand your opinion. I just don't care about it. ~Jedah-- <cite>nocturnal_traveler posted [p:979036290] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>I don't eat Jif.Paragon21XX posted... </cite><quote>Care to extend that reasoning to JPEG (P stands for Photographic which has an F sound), or will you be hypocritical?</quote>Japanese peg. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SauI_Goodman 02/25/24 1:44:09 PM #16:	Didn't the guy who created the gif say it's jif. I'll go with what the creator says. --- Italian, French, German. <cite>SauI_Goodman posted [p:979036300] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Didn't the guy who created the gif say it's jif. I'll go with what the creator says. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
C_Pain 02/25/24 1:44:37 PM #17:	The creator of the format said it's JIF. --- How quaint. <cite>C_Pain posted [p:979036303] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>The creator of the format said it's JIF. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tankboy 02/25/24 1:46:12 PM #18:	The GIF specification says it's a soft G (jif), so that's the correct answer. <cite>tankboy posted [p:979036323] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>The GIF specification says it's a soft G (jif), so that's the correct answer. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
archizzy 02/25/24 1:46:50 PM #19:	I know the actual correct way is supposed to be like the peanut butter but I pronounce it with a g sound like in gift. I dont care if its wrong, it sounds better. --- PSN ID: sled_dogs76 60" Pioneer Kuro Elite PRO151FD, Yamaha RX-V3900 A/V Receiver, Oppo DV983-H player. Coming soon: 2 Seaton Submersives from Mark Seaton <cite>archizzy posted [p:979036331] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>I know the actual correct way is supposed to be like the peanut butter but I pronounce it with a g sound like in gift. I dont care if its wrong, it sounds better. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tankboy 02/25/24 1:47:41 PM #20:	Dungeater posted... do ppl actually say jay-peg? i just read the letters I've only ever heard jay-peg (and em-peg). <cite>tankboy posted [p:979036343] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Dungeater posted... </cite><quote>do ppl actually say jay-peg? i just read the letters</quote>I've only ever heard jay-peg (and em-peg).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dungeater 02/25/24 1:48:28 PM #21:	tankboy posted... I've only ever heard jay-peg (and em-peg). ive never heard it pronounced in my life. never even seen the second thing, wtf is an mpeg is it like male preggers --- My fate was the grandest, most brilliant of them all. He/Him <cite>Dungeater posted [p:979036350] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>tankboy posted... </cite><quote>I've only ever heard jay-peg (and em-peg).</quote>ive never heard it pronounced in my life. never even seen the second thing, wtf is an mpegis it like male preggers </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FL81 02/25/24 1:48:35 PM #22:	Jraphics Interchange Format --- https://i.imgur.com/TGkNCva.gif https://i.imgur.com/8mWCvA4.gif <cite>FL81 posted [p:979036353] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Jraphics Interchange Format </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tankboy 02/25/24 1:50:36 PM #23:	Dungeater posted... ive never heard it pronounced in my life. never even seen the second thing, wtf is an mpeg I thank you for recognizing my depth of experience on the subject! <cite>tankboy posted [p:979036378] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Dungeater posted... </cite><quote>ive never heard it pronounced in my life. never even seen the second thing, wtf is an mpeg</quote>I thank you for recognizing my depth of experience on the subject! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightHawKnight 02/25/24 1:51:23 PM #24:	Dungeater posted... do ppl actually say jay-peg? i just read the letters not that i care about the g means graphics reasoning Dont think I have heard anyone say j p g instead of jay-peg. --- The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me." <cite>LightHawKnight posted [p:979036386] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Dungeater posted... </cite><quote>do ppl actually say jay-peg? i just read the letters not that i care about the g means graphics reasoning</quote>Dont think I have heard anyone say j p g instead of jay-peg. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rexcrk 02/25/24 1:56:02 PM #25:	https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrk8sqZfsgI&pp=ygUUc29uaWMgYW5kIHNoYWRvdyBnaWY%3D --- I'll trade with anyone that has a jacuuuuzziiiii <cite>rexcrk posted [p:979036464] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrk8sqZfsgI&pp=ygUUc29uaWMgYW5kIHNoYWRvdyBnaWY%3D </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Accolon 02/25/24 1:59:37 PM #26:	I say it with a hard g, and if anyone corrects me I call them a nerd and tell them to shut the fuck up. --- http://i.imgur.com/XAMp8.jpg <cite>Accolon posted [p:979036518] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>I say it with a hard g, and if anyone corrects me I call them a nerd and tell them to shut the fuck up. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpawnShadow 02/25/24 2:03:52 PM #27:	I use the hard g pronunciation, but only because I don't want anyone getting confused and thinking I'm suddenly talking about peanut butter for some fucking reason, because then I'll have to waste time correcting them. If Jif wasn't a thing, I'd absolutely be using the soft g pronunciation. <cite>SpawnShadow posted [p:979036575] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>I use the hard g pronunciation, but only because I don't want anyone getting confused and thinking I'm suddenly talking about peanut butter for some fucking reason, because then I'll have to waste time correcting them. If Jif wasn't a thing, I'd absolutely be using the soft g pronunciation.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unknown5uspect 02/25/24 2:19:26 PM #28:	Every day we stray further from Jod --- How can the moon landing be real if the moon isn't real? <cite>Unknown5uspect posted [p:979036801] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Every day we stray further from Jod </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ROBANN_88 02/25/24 2:26:15 PM #30:	Damn_Underscore posted... Because if you pronounce it like gift and are talking about more than one... gifs and gifts sound exactly the same, which can extremely confusing If you pronounce it with a soft G Gif and peanut butter Jif sound exactly the same, which can get extremely confusing --- Kremlin delenda est <cite>ROBANN_88 posted [p:979036900] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Damn_Underscore posted... </cite><quote>Because if you pronounce it like gift and are talking about more than one... gifs and gifts sound exactly the same, which can extremely confusing</quote>If you pronounce it with a soft GGif and peanut butter Jif sound exactly the same, which can get extremely confusing </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darkraiomb 02/25/24 2:29:30 PM #31:	Tenlaar posted... Do you have a speech impediment that keeps you from pronouncing the letter T? He has a bone disorder that makes him say "plane-arium." --- "Calling Trump a nazi should be moddable. Because if you do youre trolling Americans and anyone with a brain. "~ KingCrabCake <cite>Darkraiomb posted [p:979036938] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Tenlaar posted... </cite><quote>Do you have a speech impediment that keeps you from pronouncing the letter T?</quote>He has a bone disorder that makes him say "plane-arium." </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HA4e 02/25/24 3:00:36 PM #32:	divot1338 posted... G as in Graphical Girapphic Content --- "They don't decide who you are, you do. You are who you choose to be." Ok sigless <cite>HA4e posted [p:979037387] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>divot1338 posted... </cite><quote>G as in Graphical</quote>Girapphic Content </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GenXer 02/25/24 3:09:26 PM #33:	SauI_Goodman posted... Didn't the guy who created the gif say it's jif. I'll go with what the creator says. C_Pain posted... The creator of the format said it's JIF. A quote from this article: www.fastcompany.com/90466800/jif-trolls -the-world-by-rebranding-as-gif-with-a-hard-g (delete the space after "trolls" -- stupid GFAQs limits). Chung recounts when Wilhite actually wrote him, and explained Giphy was butchering the whole thing. Chung countered that the gif, with the hard g, is something different than what Wilhite had invented. Those early construction signs of the internet had evolved through mass cultural re-appropriation. They became mini movies that spread across the internet, vital to the way we communicate. And the people sharing these files called them gifs with the hard g. We got to an agreement where he was like, you can totally use gif, Chung laughs, who notes the only people who still say jif are either from San Francisco or really old. Edit: I've never tried this before so if it doesn't work . . . http://tinyurl.com/5xw38mtt Edit 2: Damn, that was easy! I should've tried that a long time ago! <cite>GenXer posted [p:979037518] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>SauI_Goodman posted... </cite><quote>Didn't the guy who created the gif say it's jif. I'll go with what the creator says.</quote>C_Pain posted... </cite><quote>The creator of the format said it's JIF.</quote>A quote from this article: www.fastcompany.com/90466800/jif-trolls -the-world-by-rebranding-as-gif-with-a-hard-g (delete the space after "trolls" -- stupid GFAQs limits).Chung recounts when Wilhite actually wrote him, and explained Giphy was butchering the whole thing. Chung countered that the gif, with the hard g, is something different than what Wilhite had invented. Those early construction signs of the internet had evolved through mass cultural re-appropriation. They became mini movies that spread across the internet, vital to the way we communicate. And the people sharing these files called them gifs with the hard g.We got to an agreement where he was like, you can totally use gif, Chung laughs, who notes the only people who still say jif are either from San Francisco or really old.Edit: I've never tried this before so if it doesn't work . . . http://tinyurl.com/5xw38mttEdit 2: Damn, that was easy! I should've tried that a long time ago!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GenXer 02/25/24 3:24:45 PM #34:	Paragon21XX posted... Care to extend that reasoning to JPEG (P stands for Photographic which has an F sound), or will you be hypocritical? If it was JPhEG you would have a point. Name a word that without the "h" following it a "p" sounds like an "f". And before you call me a hypocrite, I don't say gif(t) because the "g" stands for "graphical" but because that's how I heard others pronounce it. And to me it makes perfect sense. For AWOL. I say "a-wall" because that's how I've always heard even though it doesn't really make sense. Or WYSIWYG. I didn't even know anyone tried to pronounce that until a friend said, "whizzy-wig" and I was just dumbfounded. Okay, whizzy-wig it is. How we pronounce words isn't determined by "inventors" or what is proper or even logical, but how our community has decided to. That's why even in the US or UK or Indonesia or China or where ever, you have dozens or hundreds of different accents and/or dialects. If the majority of the internet community says gif with a hard g, that's how it's pronounced, like it or not. <cite>GenXer posted [p:979037777] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Paragon21XX posted... </cite><quote>Care to extend that reasoning to JPEG (P stands for Photographic which has an F sound), or will you be hypocritical?</quote>If it was JPhEG you would have a point. Name a word that without the "h" following it a "p" sounds like an "f".And before you call me a hypocrite, I don't say gif(t) because the "g" stands for "graphical" but because that's how I heard others pronounce it. And to me it makes perfect sense.For AWOL. I say "a-wall" because that's how I've always heard even though it doesn't really make sense. Or WYSIWYG. I didn't even know anyone tried to pronounce that until a friend said, "whizzy-wig" and I was just dumbfounded. Okay, whizzy-wig it is.How we pronounce words isn't determined by "inventors" or what is proper or even logical, but how our community has decided to. That's why even in the US or UK or Indonesia or China or where ever, you have dozens or hundreds of different accents and/or dialects.If the majority of the internet community says gif with a hard g, that's how it's pronounced, like it or not.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 02/25/24 3:26:53 PM #35:	G as in Garage --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:979037808] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>G as in Garage </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Calwings 02/25/24 4:12:50 PM #36:	I just say jif, but I don't care how other people say it. Plus, how often do people actually talk about gifs in real life as opposed to online? It rarely even comes up. viewmaster_pi posted... oh wait no i don't because they still don't fucking embed properly https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/9483-imagefaqs This browser script lets you embed images (including gifs) uploaded to other sites instead of using the built-in embedder. Then just upload them to an image hosting site like imgur.com or freeimage.host and direct-link to them here. https://iili.io/JGWCJKQ.gif --- https://i.imgur.com/PmF1p9q.jpg <cite>Calwings posted [p:979038461] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>I just say jif, but I don't care how other people say it. Plus, how often do people actually talk about gifs in real life as opposed to online? It rarely even comes up.viewmaster_pi posted...</cite><quote>oh wait no i don't because they still don't fucking embed properly</quote>https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/9483-imagefaqsThis browser script lets you embed images (including gifs) uploaded to other sites instead of using the built-in embedder. Then just upload them to an image hosting site like imgur.com or freeimage.host and direct-link to them here.https://iili.io/JGWCJKQ.gif </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pechabust 02/25/24 4:43:39 PM #37:	I use both in the same conversation just to mess with people. <cite>Pechabust posted [p:979038891] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>I use both in the same conversation just to mess with people.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TostitosTheHero 02/25/24 4:45:37 PM #38:	C_Pain posted... The creator of the format said it's JIF. <cite>TostitosTheHero posted [p:979038919] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>C_Pain posted... </cite><quote>The creator of the format said it's JIF.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Myzery 02/25/24 5:01:04 PM #39:	"ThE cReAtOr Of ThE FoRmAt SaYs..." who tf cares what this dweeb thinks? https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/4/4fdddb0b.jpg --- When you kill a man, you're a murderer. Kill many, and you're a conqueror. Kill them all, oh you're a god. <cite>Myzery posted [p:979039143] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>"ThE cReAtOr Of ThE FoRmAt SaYs..."who tf cares what this dweeb thinks?https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/4/4fdddb0b.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lillymon 02/25/24 5:08:31 PM #40:	divot1338 posted... G as in Graphical --- "Bothering people when they're shopping or going to work or whatever because you find them attractive makes you scum of the earth." MegatokyoEd <cite>Lillymon posted [p:979039263] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>divot1338 posted... </cite><quote>G as in Graphical</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Paragon21XX 02/25/24 5:12:16 PM #41:	Myzery posted... "ThE cReAtOr Of ThE FoRmAt SaYs..." who tf cares what this dweeb thinks? https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/4/4fdddb0b.jpg People with basic respect for others. --- Politicians are the weeds of the galaxy. <cite>Paragon21XX posted [p:979039315] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Myzery posted...</cite><quote>"ThE cReAtOr Of ThE FoRmAt SaYs..."who tf cares what this dweeb thinks?https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/4/4fdddb0b.jpg</quote>People with basic respect for others. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
divot1338 02/25/24 5:14:46 PM #42:	Good thing that language is an evolving thing. Otherwise we would be stuck with that dumbasss pronunciation. --- Moustache twirling villian https://i.imgur.com/U3lt3H4.jpg- Kerbey <cite>divot1338 posted [p:979039350] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Good thing that language is an evolving thing. Otherwise we would be stuck with that dumbasss pronunciation. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shotgunnova 02/25/24 5:42:06 PM #43:	Jiff > Giff --- Take me down from the ridge where the summer ends And watch the city spread out just like a jet's flame <cite>Shotgunnova posted [p:979039780] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Jiff > Giff </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PraetorXyn 02/25/24 5:51:22 PM #44:	divot1338 posted... Good thing that language is an evolving thing. Otherwise we would be stuck with that dumbasss pronunciation. This. Literally never heard a soul pronounce it like the peanut butter aside from him, and he was probably just trolling the internet when he said that anyway. --- https://store.steampowered.com/wishlist/profiles/76561198052113750 <cite>PraetorXyn posted [p:979039933] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>divot1338 posted... </cite><quote>Good thing that language is an evolving thing. Otherwise we would be stuck with that dumbasss pronunciation.</quote>This. Literally never heard a soul pronounce it like the peanut butter aside from him, and he was probably just trolling the internet when he said that anyway. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AgentCoulson 02/25/24 6:07:52 PM #45:	Personally I pronounce it "Guyfs" --- I haven't set a signature for the message boards yet <cite>AgentCoulson posted [p:979040193] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Personally I pronounce it "Guyfs" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GenXer 02/25/24 6:19:36 PM #46:	Paragon21XX posted... People with basic respect for others. I already posted where HE said the hard g is fine. Just stop it with this nonsense. <cite>GenXer posted [p:979040358] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Paragon21XX posted... </cite><quote>People with basic respect for others.</quote>I already posted where HE said the hard g is fine. Just stop it with this nonsense.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Euripides 02/25/24 6:20:47 PM #47:	archizzy posted... I know the actual correct way is supposed to be like the peanut butter but I pronounce it with a g sound like in gift. I dont care if its wrong, it sounds better. It doesn't, though --- Your mom <cite>Euripides posted [p:979040373] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>archizzy posted... </cite><quote>I know the actual correct way is supposed to be like the peanut butter but I pronounce it with a g sound like in gift. I dont care if its wrong, it sounds better.</quote>It doesn't, though </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GrungeLink 02/25/24 6:51:49 PM #48:	Saying it like my peanut butter just sounds stupid. --- Next Gen Gaming Team PSWii <cite>GrungeLink posted [p:979040896] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Saying it like my peanut butter just sounds stupid. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulGrave 02/25/24 7:05:57 PM #49:	Paragon21XX posted... Care to extend that reasoning to JPEG (P stands for Photographic which has an F sound), or will you be hypocritical? The letter P only phonetically sounds like the letter F when it is paired with the letter H. Basically its not JPHEG. The letter G to my knowledge doesnt have that same stipulation. Thats why its kinda ambiguous in its pronunciation. --- Useless "Captain" Mid <cite>ViewtifulGrave posted [p:979041117] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>Paragon21XX posted... </cite><quote>Care to extend that reasoning to JPEG (P stands for Photographic which has an F sound), or will you be hypocritical?</quote>The letter P only phonetically sounds like the letter F when it is paired with the letter H. Basically its not JPHEG.The letter G to my knowledge doesnt have that same stipulation. Thats why its kinda ambiguous in its pronunciation. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tankboy 02/25/24 7:13:16 PM #50:	It's not just that the creator says it's pronounced jif, it's that the actual formal GIF89A specification (from 1989) declares it. Anything else is noncompliant. <cite>tankboy posted [p:979041227] in Why "gif" ... [t:80705654]...</cite> <quote>It's not just that the creator says it's pronounced jif, it's that the actual formal GIF89A specification (from 1989) declares it. Anything else is noncompliant. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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