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2.4M views · Feb 7, 2019 · 0:30 · 0 HN recommenders · 3 mentions · discussed 2020–2026

A short tribute video to Terry A. Davis, creator of TempleOS, titled as a claim he made about himself.

Why Hacker News points people here: Posted as a joking reference to TempleOS and Terry Davis in unrelated threads.

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JokenullsenseSep 2020

“And for those who didn't get the reference”

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Yeah, I believe he did die. From what I understand he was mentally ill and lead a fairly troubled life. Watching his walkthrough of TempleOS is pretty fascinating. And for those who didn't get the reference: this video

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JokelatentseaJul 2024

“it's a claim the author of TempleOS used to make of himself.”

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For anyone who didn't get the reference it's a claim the author of TempleOS used to make of himself. this video

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JokeWololoooMay 2026

“Obligatory Temple OS unhinged video.”

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Obligatory Temple OS unhinged video. this video Joking apart, the whole thing was both an exercise in madness and genius. Sometimes I wonder what he would have done if he had not gone crazy. We will never know...

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