I don’t think they are (strictly associated with programming itself I mean) personally, but recently there’s definitely been this trend of Linux/unix people posting images of their computers and their legs with stockings, usually striped. I dunno. It’s a meme.
As a normal person i am almost too afraid to ask, but why are stockings associated with programming?
I don’t think they are (strictly associated with programming itself I mean) personally, but recently there’s definitely been this trend of Linux/unix people posting images of their computers and their legs with stockings, usually striped. I dunno. It’s a meme.
It started with Amazon making a shot in the dark recommendation to add high socks to a c programming book.
It stuck because there’s a (perceived) high prevalence of trans women in high-skill IT professions and hobbies.
I think you’re forgetting femboys.
And catboys
Now is it Furry or fluffyboys?
I think amazon list was only edit. See knowyourmeme page.
Ah, interesting. Never knew that. Thanks!
Just a meme https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/programming-socks
Gotcha, with that context it makes sense