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r00t 08-05-2013 12:01 PM

How do you pronounce .gif?
 
The creators of the format pronounced GIF as "Jif" with a soft "G" /ˈdʒɪf/ as in "gin". An alternative pronunciation with a hard "G" /ˈɡɪf/ as in "graphics", reflecting the expanded acronym, is in widespread usage.[5] Both pronunciations are acknowledged by the Oxford English Dictionary,[6] the American Heritage Dictionary,[7] and the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.[8]

Heebo 08-05-2013 12:04 PM

Peanut butter

r00t 08-05-2013 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heebo (Post 1061974)
Peanut butter

According to Steve Wilhite, the creator of the GIF format, the intended pronunciation deliberately echoes the American peanut butter brand, Jif, and CompuServe employees would often say "Choosy developers choose GIF", spoofing this brand's television commercials.[9] As of 2013, Wilhite remains annoyed that there is debate over the pronunciation.[5][10]

Shannacore 08-05-2013 12:07 PM

Hard G

r00t 08-05-2013 12:24 PM

definitely gerund not garand

Reiker000 08-05-2013 01:38 PM

I pronounce it jif because I'm not an idiot.

Glitch 08-05-2013 01:45 PM

Team Hard-G

senna 08-05-2013 03:15 PM

Hard g is for trailer trash

Tiggles 08-05-2013 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glitch (Post 1062123)
Team Hard-G


r00t 08-05-2013 03:29 PM

tiggles first person to vote properly, the wrong way

this poll's worse than reapin's


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