GIF vs JIF
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- i_monk0
If the G in GIF is pronounced as a J (instead of the g in 'graphic'), then the F is pronounced as a Z because why the fuck not?
- randommail0
I bet he's republican.
- Krassy0
- hahahahaMiguex
- "you didn't miss my face last night you fucker...."see_thru
- HahahaHombre_Lobo
- jtb260
This will never be settled.
It's like abortion.
- dbloc0
WOW! It's settled then
The creators of the format pronounced GIF 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 common usage. Both pronunciations are acknowledged by the Oxford English Dictionary[5] and the American Heritage Dictionary.[6]
- instrmntl0
Since when does Graphics sounds like Jraphics? The creator is a filthy pig fucker!
- boobs0
I just say PING!
- cannonball19780
Gee Aye Eff
- randommail0
also, JPEG is simply pronounced "PEG".
the J is silent.
- OSFA0
Fuck that!
It is GIF. Carry on...
- GeorgesIV0
- It's a Jif GIF.elahon
- lol @ elahonmeffid
- Haha great reddit post!
I was like no way that's not jif... Oh.. Cheeky!Hombre_Lobo
- ribit0
I propose a southern-African tongue-clicking sound to replace the G.
- animatedgif0
Yeah can we just accept his skills in compression tech are not matched by his English skills.
I'd like to hear how he pronounces Graphics
- YOU LIKE ZE JAFFICKS YA?Hombre_Lobo
- hahahahahaian
- Jirrafficsmonospaced
- he's had a stroke, leave him be.detritus
- hahalessfloor
- Shit, Hombre, everyone in the office looked up at me as I barked laughter. Dead fucking silent here. =Delahon
- Hahaha elation! Good stuff!
No idea why in my head he is eastern European!Hombre_Lobo
- Hombre_Lobo0
This is a hot debate in geekdom!
Even if the creator did pronounce it 'jif' i myself, like many others, pronounce it 'gif' with a hard G, like 'gift'.Just because he created a file format doesn't mean he transcends speech and language!
I'm going to make a product called 'tizz wozz' but it's pronounced 'mega pants'!! :D
- detritus0
I just learned ‘fredddddd’ is pronounced ‘OH MY GOD, JUST MAKE THE ENDLESS DRUDGERY STOP’.
- fredddddd0
I just learned .mov is pronounced "move".