Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

RockItGuyDC t1_j9wthc3 wrote

Reply to comment by forest_cakes in TIL That Toronto, the largest city in Canada, is not only south of London, Paris, and Berlin, but also south of Milan, Italy. by scorr204

What's with this spelling of Europe? If seen it a few times recently

Edit: I've

6

critfist t1_j9wz4un wrote

It's a meme spelling. From places like /r/polandball

7

RockItGuyDC t1_j9wz9w7 wrote

Sure. But what's the meme? Or do I need to make a post in r/outoftheloop?

3

idontessaygood t1_j9xhgi0 wrote

It's a misspelling associated with idiots because it's how it sounds phoenetically. It might come from mocking brexit supporters. There's r/yurop which is a european meme sub.

5

RockItGuyDC t1_j9xjdy7 wrote

Ah, well that makes (unfortunate) sense. Thanks!

1

idontessaygood t1_j9xjxa9 wrote

Haha no problem. By all means ask in outoftheloop as well if you want, might get a better answer.

1