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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > C-SPAM > What does "tankie" mean and where did the term originate?
 
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jBrereton
May 30, 2013
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I believe the term is related to the Iosef Stalin series of heavy tanks, for the tank bit.

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jBrereton
May 30, 2013
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Fidel Cuckstro posted:

I think it's actually tied to the Tanks the Russians rolled in to Czechoslovakia and Hungary in the 50s and 60s. That was seen as a major breaking point between the Communist Party and western supporters of communism, although some believed they had to continue solidarity with the party.
Don't forget about Poland!!! (people always do though)

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