WTAF, America?Nov 20, 2022
The Duality of Xan
Honestly the kind of chaotic energy I aspire to. Hbomberguy is like some kind of trickster spirit.
Nov 18, 2022 at 2:47pmWeb
Show threadNot Fortune's FoolNov 18, 2022

@XanIndigo It makes so much sense to a German ear, tho! „Toot“ reminds a German speaker of the verb „tuten," to blast, bellow, blow or sound a horn.

„Ich tute"... seems nicely fitting from the German POV. 😎

Show threadSquirrelerNov 20, 2022
@Notfortunesfool @XanIndigo this also works in English. You can toot a horn, for example. 🙂
Show threadBen Smash Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo hbomberguy said Trans Rights
Show threadMrs Mouse at workNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo Ahhhh.
Delightful internet lore.
Show threadThe Duality of XanNov 18, 2022
@MrsMouse We must not forget the ancient texts!
Show threadf00f/eris/continuum/etcNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo I didn't know it was Hbomberguy, thought it was some random streamer... but that 100% checks out
Show threadThe Duality of XanNov 18, 2022
@f00fc7c8 Yeah, sometimes you learn a fact and just think, “yeah, this makes perfect sense”
Show threadFarîNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo If you hate this (like me): https://github.com/fariparedes/detooter
GitHub - fariparedes/detooter: Mastodon detooter. never look at that word on your TLs again

Mastodon detooter. never look at that word on your TLs again - GitHub - fariparedes/detooter: Mastodon detooter. never look at that word on your TLs again

GitHub
Show threadKönich Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo
Show threadarkywarkyNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo that was HBOMB ??? damn
Show threadLen  🍉Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo And what's the other meaning? I'm not a native speaker, either.
Show threadThe Duality of XanNov 18, 2022
@len It’s slang for, err, flatulence. I *thought* it was mostly a UK thing, but maybe I’m wrong?
Show threadSpencerNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo Oh my god, it's the Mastodon deep lore!

I had no idea. This is hilarious.
Show threadCorvoid CommunistNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo Oh my god, king shit
Show threadmalcriada_lala_Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo this makes me like this place even more
Show threadKaren PinholtNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo this is a pivotal moment in SOME history that the historians of the future will debate the meaning of for centuries.
Show threadThe Duality of XanNov 18, 2022
@karenpinholt
Show threadKaren PinholtNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo Thank the Elephant for alt text, because this image won’t load.
Show threadThe Duality of XanNov 18, 2022
@karenpinholt Ahhh, the joys of alt text!
Show thread[email protected]:~$Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo SAAAAME that was just beautiful
Show threadGamiac (inactive)Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo
Show threadJulio J. 🀲Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo PROOF https://mastodon.social/@Hbomberguy/146524
Show threadℹ️❤️🖥 aka Compy-chanNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo I can’t believe that was him this whole fucking time
Show threadCyrille Legrand  Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo @colin_mcmillen Okay it’s not the first time I see these pics in my feed, but as a non-native speaker: what is the other meaning of Toot?
Show threadBigDaddyzZz Nov 19, 2022

@XanIndigo @colin_mcmillen @cyrille

Primarily, it’s an onomatopoeia - A trumpet or elephant will toot, and one can “toot one’s own horn” to positively speak of one’s own accomplishment.

However, when _I_ think of “toot”, there’s a childish rhyme that comes to mind and yes, I know it’s childish and factually incorrect, but we are here nonetheless:

Beans are the musical fruit
The more you eat, the more you toot.
The more your toot, the better you feel.
Beans, beans for every meal.

Show threadCaesar Kent (Wordsmith)Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo
Just watched Hbomb's video on the Roblox "oof" sound last night. He deserves an award for journalism.
Show threadThe Duality of XanNov 18, 2022
@Caesark Seriously, I'm always impressed by the level of detail he goes into.
Show threadCaesar Kent (Wordsmith)Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo
I'll check out half-way through a feature length film, but a two hour video about that game my nephew plays? Got me glued to my seat.
Show threadNaru 🦈Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo this is honestly the best piece of information
Show threadsuldrew 🚲🏳️‍🌈Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo hell yeah
Show threadconcolorisNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo oh my god i heard that story but I didn't know it was hbomberguy lmao
Show threadMrs Mouse at workNov 18, 2022

@XanIndigo

Hey @mishellbaker did you see this earlier?

Show threadMishell Baker gladlyNov 18, 2022
@MrsMouse omg
Show threadnoivadNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo This is the kind of “GM” interaction I’m here for! Toot! Toot!
Show threadArtie Opteryx 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo LORE
Show thread0uttakeNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo It was still there when I joined and I thought it was the cutest thing. I'm not sure (besides potential drug references??) what exactly the alternate meaning is but I don't see why it'd be problematic. I wish we could have toots back 😭
Show threadThe Duality of XanNov 18, 2022
@0uttake Huh. Drug references. I never even thought of that one. But then, this is the kind of place where people are more likely to make fart jokes.
Show thread0uttakeNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo I didn't think of it until I did a google search for slang terms cause I couldn't think of how it could be taken offensively/inappropriately (besides farting lol). I really didn't come across anything besides that :/
Show threadDenial 🐔 ShownNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo it seems appropriate to reference the classics: https://youtu.be/RA4R-WoM10A
Show threadAshNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo The truth behind the toot!
Show threadBrixdanNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo Is the Publish Button only Toot on some servers? Mine says Publish.
Show threadThe Duality of XanNov 18, 2022
@Brixdan Yeah, Website Boy changed it back to "publish" to make this place more Serious™ and half the people around here collectively decided NOPE and our admins changed it back.
Show threadjoshNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo toot is way better than publish @Gargron please change it back
Show threadVik Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo the absolute legend
Show threadpandabutter [I have moved]Nov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo holy- that was HIM???
Gotta say… it makes sense. “Accidentally creating cornerstones of internet subculture” is basically his whole thing at this point.
Show threadThe Duality of XanNov 18, 2022
@xelle The internet would be a lesser place without Sir H of the Bomb!
Show threadEve JonesNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo "toot" is a keeper for sure. I'm glad it's endured
Show threadThe Duality of XanNov 18, 2022
@eve_eats_apples They can pry my toots from my cold, defederated hands!
Show threadEve JonesNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo legit! 
Show threadFifthcolumnblueNov 18, 2022
@XanIndigo Haha. TOOT TOOT! 😆
Show threadRasterfahrungNov 19, 2022
@XanIndigo the classic “I was young and needed the money” :D
Show threadMrs Mouse at workNov 19, 2022
@XanIndigo
@FloatingGhost more receipts...
Show threadJanine GiraffaloNov 19, 2022
@XanIndigo Bring back the toot!
Show threadSandra BruxvoortNov 19, 2022
@XanIndigo I love this—this is such a great story!
Show threadJinLNov 19, 2022
@XanIndigo but now its toot no more  
Im a new user, not even get the chance to toot💨
So now after it becomes publish, the youtuber still support?
Show threadTimothy FornerNov 19, 2022
@XanIndigo This is too damned funny. 😆
Show threadtimmydownawellNov 19, 2022
@XanIndigo I'm still unclear if it's toot as in fart, or toot as in snort. Works either way I guess.
Show threadCJ the Awkward LeftyNov 19, 2022
@XanIndigo OMG of course it was him.
Show threadZincoDrone | also on twitterNov 19, 2022
@XanIndigo honestly it does fit in with the platform cause mastodon’s logo is an elephant and elephants toot.
Show threadTattie (old account)Nov 19, 2022
@XanIndigo Knowing it was thanks to Hbomberguy I'll definitely keep calling them toots. 😊
Dude lifted my spirits at a really crucial time and I'll always appreciate him for that.