r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/loosucutiexo • 1d ago

Meme needing explanation Petahh what did steam do?

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u/Bubbly_Pain7609 1d ago

I'm not sure if it is intended but MishKa is a hypocorism for both Michael (Михаил/ Миша, Misha) and baby bear. Just so u know.

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u/Deaffin 1d ago

I'm feeling a little dumb here, but is there some reference I'm not picking up on that relates the name Michael and/or baby bears to that joke?

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u/Bubbly_Pain7609 1d ago

Prolly no reference, just thought Mishka in the context sounds odd instead of just Misha, it really could be any name unless we're referencing a real person, but I'm oblivious if that's the case of who it might be.

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u/Deaffin 1d ago

Ahh, I got you, it's just the "I'm not sure if it's intended" part that was throwing me off, but you meant you're not sure if they intended to make a "fake" name, not that they intended a hidden joke.