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Why are they called "scrots"?

"Screencap" would be a less objectionable term.

I see what you did there

SCReen shOT

Never heard that before, thank you!

That's a really unfortunate abbreviation. That word is also common slang for male anatomy in the States.

'scrot' is the name of a popular linux screenshot utility. I have never heard of anyone using it in any other context. Well, until now anyway :P

That's scrote (long O), not scrot (short O).

I find some humour in it.

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