Where does the term "nerf" come from?

Rubch One

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20 Jun 2005 at 16:22 - 1
Thanks

Lominus Exodus

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CTDC

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20 Jun 2005 at 16:23 - 2
Nerf came from the popular childrens sports equipment. It was meant to soften the footballs/baseballs ect...which in terms would weaken the appeal to adults. So basically they are taking real footballs and nerfing them.

mthegreatone

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20 Jun 2005 at 16:25 - 3
with the emphasis on weaken...

Rubch One

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20 Jun 2005 at 16:27 - 4
Ahh... okay thanks. I thought it was an acronym. I really loved those nerf turbo footballs... ahh the memories

Nightsky

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20 Jun 2005 at 16:30 - 5
Nearly Everthing Remains Fucked.