The Circle: Difference between revisions

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The Circle is an early endonym of Sapphire that fell out of usage over time. As an esoteric model, it is linked to the Book of Diesel.

The name is thought to have at least two origins:

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-'''The Circle''' is a nickname for the community of [[Sapphire]]. It has its roots in the early days of Sapphire.
+{{For|Circle culture|Sapphire#Culture}}
-''See [[Sapphire Development#Culture of Sapphire|Culture of Sapphire]] for a summary of Circle culture.
+'''''The Circle''''' is an early endonym of [[Sapphire]] that fell out of usage over time. As an esoteric model, it is linked to the ''[[Book of Diesel]]''.
+== Etymology ==
+The name is thought to have at least two origins:
+* [https://that70sshow.fandom.com/wiki/The_Circle The Circle in ''That '70s Show'']: one of [[Bryan]]'s preferred television programs.
+* [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/circle_jerk#English ''Circle jerk'']: an internet meme.