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"Web" definitely meant something to people as a metaphore, for long before the internet (ex. "web of lies").

"The 'internet' is like a spider's web, but each point in the web is a different computer."

vs

"Tor is like an onion, where each layer of the onion represents a computer acting like a relay, in a giant network of computers, which your traffic is routed through....."

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Spiders are sinister and scary, so I don't think this "web" thing will ever find traction.

There is a scene in Shrek where he compares himself to an onion because he was emotional layers.

Shrek is an old meme and onions are stinky. Do you think that's a recipe for this to catch on by the next generation? It's a miracle .com worked at all, and I wouldn't hold my breath for a second miracle.

> Shrek is an old meme and onions are stinky. Do you think that's a recipe for this to catch on by the next generation?

Yes, older members of Gen Z have already been enjoying Shrek "post-ironically" for years. Younger members of the generation are editing together clips of teenagers from the 00s as though it were some bygone halcyon era. Whether we like it or not the trends of reference and farce seem to be accelerating.

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