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Perhaps I'm missing something here, but isn't this just an API that draws two letters inside a circle?

Why is this at the top of HN and receiving such accolades? It's neither interesting nor technically challenging.

Am I just missing the satire here?

However interest is subjective, and it’s obviously interesting to some, considering the traction it’s gotten.

I dont get it either :) Yes, that’s basically all it does.

I don’t think theres anything to it