Why everyone in tech is suddenly talking about LARPing

People are pictured LARPing, or Live Action Roleplaying.

The term "LARP" comes from live action role play. Techies use it to denote bad founder behavior.

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It's time to add another word to the founder dictionary.

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Wallace & Gromit's Overlooked Spinoff Is Officially Switching Genres With Its Next Movie

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Aardman's overlooked franchise returns for a Halloween adventure

Spooky season starts early this year with Shaun the Sheeps' return — here's an exclusive preview

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I wrote romantasy novels on lunch breaks at my corporate job. Now my books support the whole family.

I used to write between lunch breaks at my corporate job. Now my income as a best-selling romantasy author supports my family

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Marvel's Wolverine Developer Insomniac Says Logan's Scent Trail Isn't Always on as Debate Over 'Fart Gas' Erupts

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A debate over “fart gas” has emerged around PlayStation 5 exclusive Marvel’s Wolverine, with some people calling for developer Insomniac to add the ability to disable Logan’s scent trail entirely from the game.

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Solheim Cup 2026: Carlota Ciganda lifts Europe to a 4-4 tie with US on opening day

Carlota Ciganda once again stole the show after Europe's top pairing of Charley Hull and Lottie Woad failed to ignite against the USA on the opening day of the Solheim Cup.

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Vote to Rename Nashville International Airport After Dolly Parton Passes Unanimously

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority is still deciding on a final new title for the Nashville International Airport that will incorporate the country icon's name and legacy

All six board members from the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority have voted to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton. The unanimous decision is the first step in the rebranding process, which will continue to unfold in the coming months, the MNAA said.

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‘Dolly Parton International Airport’ Moves Closer to Becoming a Reality, as Nashville Airport Board Votes Unanimously for Name Change

The idea of renaming Nashville’s airport for Dolly Parton was not just an easily forgotten pipe dream that popped up in the days following the superstar’s death in August. The proposal moved a big step closer to reality Friday, as the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted 6-0 to officially start the process of changing the airport’s name in her honor.

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Irish Open: Superb Shane Lowry surges clear as Rory McIlroy struggles at Doonbeg

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Shane Lowry made nine birdies in a scintillating display

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‘A historic day’: Spain moves closer to citizenship for Western Saharans

Madrid, Spain – For Mohamed Mohamedna, it was a historic moment.

On Thursday, the Spanish parliament backed citizenship for Western Saharans born in the North African territory when Madrid ruled it as a colony.

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Russia targets Kyiv petrol stations for first time with jet-powered drones

Petrol stations in Kyiv have been hit by jet-powered drones in a wave of targeted Russian attacks as the bombardment of Ukraine’s capital enters a new phase of intensity.

At least two people were killed and six injured in strikes on two petrol stations on Friday morning, according to the city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko.

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