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by dignati 3841 days ago
The name is ridiculous in german. A "gaffer" is a stalker or someone who looks when he's not supposed to. Quite fitting.
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wildpeaks 3841 days ago
And in french a "gaffeur" is someone who makes hilarious mistakes.
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Raticide 3841 days ago
In English English 'gaffer' means 'boss'.
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metasean 3841 days ago
Or the head electrician on a film or theatrical set - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaffer_%28filmmaking%29
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car 3841 days ago
"gaffer" translates to "rubbernecker".
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sehr 3841 days ago
Very weird! I've always heard it used to refer to English soccer club coaches
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alessioalex 3841 days ago
You mean English football clubs. Nobody says soccer in Europe mate :p
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bdisraeli 3841 days ago
Also the person in charge of lighting on a film set.
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