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Ein is an world famous mascot of Nottingham Hackspace, known for their bright yellow rubber skin and inspirational wisdom. | |||
== Origin of Ein the Duck == | |||
Ein the Duck was purchased by Tony Shannon from the Victoria Shopping Centre in November 2011, as an alternative to the green gnome proposed at the members meeting on [https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/2011-11-09_Minutes 2011-11-09]. | |||
== Origin of Name == | |||
There are many theories about the origin of Ein's name. | |||
* Ein as in "Einstein duck" | * Ein as in "Einstein duck" | ||
* Ein as in "A duck" | * Ein as in "A duck" | ||
* Nordic name "Einar duck" | * Nordic name "Einar duck" | ||
* | * Ein is Welsh for our, so "Our Duck" | ||
While these are all very good, a conversation [https://social.gfsc.studio/@nach/112892869082460883 on Mastodon] suggests that it is actually named after [https://cowboybebop.fandom.com/wiki/Ein Ein] in Cowboy Bebop, by David Hayward after Tony asked for a name suggestion. | |||
== Ein in the Media == | |||
Ein the Duck became internationally famous in 2012 after making an appearance on [https://nottinghack.org.uk/a-wild-ein-the-duck-appears/ BBC News]. Ein also has a social media following on [https://twitter.com/EinDuck Twitter] and has even made several appearances on [https://www.flickr.com/photos/nottinghack/albums/72157633365915559/with/8693891838 Flickr]. | |||
Latest revision as of 16:55, 2 August 2024
Ein is an world famous mascot of Nottingham Hackspace, known for their bright yellow rubber skin and inspirational wisdom.
Origin of Ein the Duck
Ein the Duck was purchased by Tony Shannon from the Victoria Shopping Centre in November 2011, as an alternative to the green gnome proposed at the members meeting on 2011-11-09.
Origin of Name
There are many theories about the origin of Ein's name.
- Ein as in "Einstein duck"
- Ein as in "A duck"
- Nordic name "Einar duck"
- Ein is Welsh for our, so "Our Duck"
While these are all very good, a conversation on Mastodon suggests that it is actually named after Ein in Cowboy Bebop, by David Hayward after Tony asked for a name suggestion.
Ein in the Media
Ein the Duck became internationally famous in 2012 after making an appearance on BBC News. Ein also has a social media following on Twitter and has even made several appearances on Flickr.