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[–] its_kim_love@lemmy.blahaj.zone 55 points 2 days ago (2 children)

You know, you reminded me of a vague memory. Making that same mistake in school, being corrected, and deciding that I liked it better my way. I was a stubborn child.

[–] null@piefed.nullspace.lol 36 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] its_kim_love@lemmy.blahaj.zone 32 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Apparently they're related to two different Latin phrases. Fervēre, meaning "to boil or seethe," and fōvēre, meaning "to keep warm" or "to heat". So they're similar in definition and sound. Off by just a matter of degree.

[–] null@piefed.nullspace.lol 17 points 2 days ago
[–] Fuck_u_spez_@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 days ago (2 children)

And you reminded me of the Lord of War

I need to rewatch this movie. Just the opening sequence alone lives in my head after decades.

[–] io@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 day ago

it's actually war lord