Nomenclature question

CommissarKharkov #1 Posted Jul 17 2012 - 23:19

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I have a question for the players who've been in this game for a while. Where did the term "DERP" come from?

I know it refers to HE weapons that do lots of damage (example KV-2 152mm gun), but where did the term come from? Is it an acronym for something? Or a name of a gun? Or a term from another game entirely?

Just curious.

Thanks in advance,

CommissarKharkov

SocialFlaws #2 Posted Jul 17 2012 - 23:25

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It has nothing to do with the game. The term "herp derp" is an internet meme.

petersleepy #3 Posted Jul 17 2012 - 23:26

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derp
A simple, undefined reply when an ignorant comment or action is made. Brought to life in the South Park series, when Mr. Derp made a guest apperance at South Park Elementary as the chef for a day, followed by hitting himself in the head with a hammer and exclaiming "Derp!"
according to urban dictionary.

But I think it came from people just shooting the 152 and maybe typing derp to the other team? idk...my guess is as good as yours xD
Definitely a good question xD

Peristeronicify #4 Posted Jul 17 2012 - 23:27

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It's stupid powerful.

Vandal71 #5 Posted Jul 17 2012 - 23:28

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Derp, the sound made by a retarded person. It's in reference to the fact you don't need a lot of skill to get kills. So for retards and knuckleheads like me, derp away friends. But please stop licking the monitor screen when in pub matches.

Millardthemk #6 Posted Jul 17 2012 - 23:30

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Derp was the sound made from the KV's 152 gun.