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Nostalgia

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nostalgia noun nos·tal·gia nä-ˈstal-jə nə-, also nȯ-, nō-; nə-ˈstäl- 1: a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition also : something that evokes nostalgia

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1. Respectful Nostalgia Share nostalgic content and memories respectfully. Avoid offensive or insensitive references that may be hurtful to others.

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[–] sik0fewl@lemmy.ca 30 points 3 months ago (2 children)

All of their names are based on their stereotypes.

[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world 17 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

I can track what they're going for with most of them except "Jaws".

(edit: maybe he talks a lot?)

[–] synae@lemmy.sdf.org 53 points 3 months ago (2 children)

He's the biggest, so if the other kids are out of line he unhinges his jaw and consumes them

[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world 22 points 3 months ago

Every group has that one friend

[–] sik0fewl@lemmy.ca 20 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I figured it had something to do with eating and I found this:

Jaws is an expert on nature and the outdoors, as well as navigation. He is very socially aware and caring, and especially in regards to the natural environment. He is also occasionally presented as a voice of reason, retaining a cooler and more normal disposition in the wake of other members' antics or strange occurrences. His name is derived from his older characterization, in which he was said to be the Super Official Burger King Quality Taste Tester, as well as an expert on food, specifically the food served at Burger King. However, these details were largely ignored in later materials.

[–] cornshark@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Yes, but their design and personalities also are