The checkmark meaning “correct” comes from Latin, it developed from V for veritas - truth. Japanese (traditionally) does not have a sound corresponding to V, that’s why B is commonly substituted, a sound that is phonetically close to V. “Idiot” of course means 馬鹿 baka so a V(/B) next to something was misunderstood as calling it wrong and idiotic. The misunderstanding stuck so now a checkmark is used for mistakes instead of correct things.
Why are these exam results full of check marks? (Wrong answers only)
Submitted 3 weeks ago by mo_lave@reddthat.com to animemes@ani.social
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Lumidaub@feddit.org 3 weeks ago mo_lave@reddthat.com 3 weeks ago
TL Note: vaca means cow
- Lumidaub@feddit.org 3 weeks ago
Which is why vaccines slowly transform you into cattle.
yetAnotherUser@lemmy.ca 3 weeks ago
Because at the end of each of the exam sheets, it said “you get full marks if you don’t answer any of the exam’s questions”. As such, the lack of answers is considered correct.
its_kim_love@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 weeks ago
The teacher is using the blank spaces to try and design a ski jump.
e0qdk@reddthat.com 3 weeks ago
They really wanted you to know the answers were left blank since otherwise you might not notice due to the resolution of the screenshot – it really makes it pop out more for the viewer.
Perfectly clear even at 236x133. Good job editors! 🙃️