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The difference is that "mongo" does not have a universally-known meaning. Cockroaches and known throughout the world, and are disgusting throughout the world.

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In Italy "mongo" conjures up the slur used for mentally challenged people. I had a friend smirk when I mentioned MongoDB once.

I dunno, a reference to the mentally challenged that is more than a little obscene in some circles seems to really capture the essence of MongoDB.

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