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[–] unrealMinotaur@sh.itjust.works 58 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

As always, there is an XKCD for this (#3123, Cannon)

Title Text: Achilles was a mighty warrior, but his Achilles’ heel was his heel.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

The original original meaning of canon was "measuring rod" or "straight stick," tho.

[–] faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 day ago

Is this why they call big boom sticks cannons?

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 5 points 1 day ago

It’s actually fanon if fans are developing the lore rather than the original creators.