I’ve heard that it named itself, and the oui+ja interpretation is a false etymology. This is also what’s written on Wikipedia at the time of posting this comment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouija#Etymology
Yeah, in the US, I’ve always heard it pronounced “wee-gee.” Of course, these were the same people convinced nerds playing TTRPGs were worshiping Satan.
In related news, I was way too old when I learned that the Ouija board is named after oui and ja, which are “yes” in French and German.
I’ve heard that it named itself, and the oui+ja interpretation is a false etymology. This is also what’s written on Wikipedia at the time of posting this comment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouija#Etymology
Omg, I had no idea…
Now I am imagining it called Ouinein to align with the Yes / No on the board.
Ha! Imagine having to pronounce it, “Weeyah” to align with the respective languages
Yeah, in the US, I’ve always heard it pronounced “wee-gee.” Of course, these were the same people convinced nerds playing TTRPGs were worshiping Satan.
How to use a Luigi board?
New trademark safe horror movie: The Yes Yes Board