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Your username checks out.
Yeah, like you're the first to tell me that.
Explanation: Around the turn of the millennium, I was trying to come up with a username to use on a particular site that had a shortish character count limit for usernames. My goal was something related to the fact that I would often be making my points in arguments with "holier-than-thou" types by taking what they were saying, and turning it on its head so the offensive stuff was directed back at them.
I also happened to learn shortly beforehand that many years ago "'ape" was somewhat commonly used as a verb to mean "imitate" or "copy."
I'm sure you can figure the rest out.
And no I'm certainly not a drunk but enjoy the rich ethnobotanical history and culture of Hessen Äpfelwein but extremely superficial stereotypes are what they are.
Sorry, I meant no offense, but was instead trying perhaps too hard to make a funny. My sincerest apologies if it landed poorly. My only excuse is that I was up much later than usual, unable to sleep due to (trying to avoid) thinking about something I had to deal with today. Fortunately, it went much smoother than expected.
Once again, I apologize for being so crass.
Is that "Heßisch" or is "Hessen" the proper syntax, oder?
Step away from the shit-pile. Your food fight isn't going to happen, no matter how many handfuls you lob at passers-by.
*snicker* Is it still a food fight if it's in the form of shit?
You tell me, it's your menu. First, though: wash your hands, please. Damn dirty ape. 🤪
But, of course! Wouldn't want to be unsanitary while I eat shit!