'character' = 'toon'. when and why?

[Kagatob]

I was aware 'toon' existed before WoW, though WoW truly did popularize the term, I always used 'char'. I never understood why people said that was hard to say in their head, it's "character" when you say it or think it, it's simply an abbreviation. The only excuse I can think of is if you are one of those juvenile failboats who say "B. T. W." or "B. R. B." out loud to people, in which case it's your own fault.

Twink I had no idea about the gay thing, I just assumed it was because their armor was all twinkly. /shrug