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[–] EnsignRedshirt@hexbear.net 5 points 2 days ago

Most things are named after pieces of shit. Being a piece of shit is the number one way to get something named after you. That's not to say the Nobels aren't a sham, but conceptually there are more offensive things than a prize that's supposed to go to someone who contributes to humanity. Impressive that the system so effectively coopted them to do more shitty things. Important lesson there.