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[–] Klear@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I used to think abbreviation overuse was the result of things like SMS and twitter, but then I found out O. J. Simpson had a nickname "The Juice" long ago, so I guess it's just an American thing.

[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

OJ was his initials which is also the initials of orange juice, it's a somewhat creative nickname.

[–] Klear@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago

But it wouldn't be if the initials were not already associated with the drink, hence me realising the thing goes way before the internet.

[–] roguetrick@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

WW2 America was an abbreviation and acronym ridden hellhole. A real SNAFU.