this post was submitted on 11 Dec 2024
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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

It’s Ariane, not Arian.

The artist should feel bad, as this huge mistake makes the whole piece unenjoyable. /s

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Naming a rocket the Long March is ... A choice for sure.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

I mean it isn't like they named the rocket line Great Leap Forward.

Referencing a brutal tactical retreat through a line of expendable rockets is a bit of an odd homage, but it is a particular origin story of sorts. Though not knowing Mandarin myself, I suspect there's probably a LOT lost in a direct translation.