Which word begins with "y" and looks like an axe in this picture? (2017) (english.stackexchange.com)

Article summary

The article's content is not available, but the discussion reveals it involves a picture with a word starting with 'y' that looks like an axe. Commenters have attempted to solve the mystery, with some referencing a past investigation on the topic. The investigation was discussed on Hacker News in 2017 and involved searching for a plastic ball on Alibaba. The solution to the mystery is linked in the comments, but its details are not summarized here.

Main themes

• mystery solving
• language and etymology
• investigation and research
• Navy slang and submarines
• online communities and discussion tone
• detective work and problem-solving

What commenters say

• Some commenters believe the word starting with 'y' is 'yeet' or 'yikes' in relation to an axe.
• Others think it might be 'yaxche', which sounds like 'axe'.
• The investigation into the mystery involved searching for a plastic ball on Alibaba, with some commenters impressed by the thoroughness of the investigation.
• The use of the term 'U-boat' is discussed, with some arguing it is an anglicized version of the German word 'Unterseeboot' and others noting its association with German World War II submarines.
• Some commenters praise the investigation as a well-researched and entertaining example of detective work.
• Others express dismay at the state of comments on Hacker News, suggesting that readers should focus on the linked investigation rather than the comments.
• The discussion also touches on the topic of Navy slang and the etymology of submarine-related terms.
• The tone of the comments ranges from impressed and amused to horrified and bemused by the level of detail in the investigation.