The Origins and Alternative Meanings of the name 'Ray Peat'
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For many, the alternative meaning or interpretation of Dr Ray Peat's name is too say 'Rape Eat'. While this audibly is correct and is a funny alternative, I feel like there is some clear connections between the breakdown of Ray's name and his field of studies and passions in life.
Firstly, the name Ray itself. Obviously it is used in many different circumstances throughout history both past and present, however, the most common use of the word 'ray' that many would associate it with are 'rays of light', typically sunlight. I don't want to go into the whole science of light and photosynthesis, but the fact that the foundation of pretty much all living life and energy is dependent on 'rays of sunlight' is pretty immense when combined with Ray's second name.
Some of you may not know, but coming from a more rural area myself the term 'peat' is commonly used to describe a source of fuel that is made from decomposed vegetation and general matter. The main purpose for 'peat', to this day is as a fuel source.
Now the fact that both his first and second name are related to and are direct references of sources of energy doesn't seem coincidental to me, it seems like destiny.
Also, depending on your pronunciation of his name the word 'repeat' can also be recognised. While having many different meaning and associations, if we continue to follow the idea of naturally occurring processes and general energy and fuel I would consider the word 'repeat' to reference the general cycle of life, the birth and death of new and old.
No idea if I am way too high right now or there is actually a genuine connection but the link to Ray's name and processes and sources of energy is crazy considering his path in life, studies and general passions.
I'll stop yapping now, let me know what you think.
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@peatistan Hi, allegedly his first name is Raymond, rather than Ray
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@peatistan I've also heard mention of "kill, rape, eat" before, but we obviously don't want to kill ray peat, so I'm not sure what to think. I believe Evola talked about this.
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Sounds like re-peat. Which is really what most have been doing. Just ray-peating everything he said.
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