First steps (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world
 
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[–] 48 points 9 months ago (8 children)

I don't think they are (strictly associated with programming itself I mean) personally, but recently there's definitely been this trend of Linux/unix people posting images of their computers and their legs with stockings, usually striped. I dunno. It's a meme.

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  • [–] 54 points 9 months ago (7 children)

    It started with Amazon making a shot in the dark recommendation to add high socks to a c programming book.

    It stuck because there's a (perceived) high prevalence of trans women in high-skill IT professions and hobbies.

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  • [–] 27 points 9 months ago (4 children)

    I think you're forgetting femboys.

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