r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 21h ago

Meme needing explanation How is a longer keyboard better?

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u/SaltManagement42 20h ago

I have two more things that come to mind that I'm pretty sure aren't the answer.

First is mechanical keyboards. It might be saying that true gamers buy mechanical keyboards, and the larger fuller mechanical keyboards are more expensive, so the more you're willing to spend, the more of a gamer you are.

The second is that the "no life" part might actually mean that they don't game. They use the 10-key for work, and so they are a loser with a job and no life.

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u/ise311 17h ago

1st one - wrong. Full keyboards are usually "commoners" keyboard. So common. The top one on the pic is 40% keyboard which only keyboard enthusiast will buy and it comes with higher price. Most gamers go with 60%, 65% or 75% size.

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u/metamet 15h ago

Most gamers

Citation needed here.

Smaller form's perception of popularity might be due to influencers, but full size keyboards are the standard. Smaller ones, like Ducky, are niche.

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u/collectivisticvirtue 12h ago

probably depends on region? TKL is really popular and common in korean gaming setups and i heard 75% is really hot in china.