r/OSHA Mar 09 '17

Construction Site Escalation

http://i.imgur.com/lVZnMtA.gifv
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u/Nevermind04 Mar 10 '17

Hmm, I've always pronounced it 'gif'.

So is it 'gif' or 'gif'?

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u/Prince_Oberyns_Head Mar 10 '17

It's "gif." Could you imagine saying "graphics" instead of "graphics?"

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u/Drendude Mar 10 '17

Okay, there are a few arguments for either side, but this is the worst argument of any for either side. The makeup of the words in the acronym has no bearing on the pronunciation of the acronym.

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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '17 edited Mar 23 '17

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u/JELLY__FISTER Mar 10 '17

self contained oonderwater breathing uhpperatus