Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hello.. Sorry if this is not a question regarding usage of GSAP. But i didnt know where else to ask this question. Where does the name GreenSock come from or / and what is the story behind the name GreenSock?Thank you! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Share Posted December 13, 2013 Ha. Good question, jonathan "GreenSock" comes from trying to describe our role in the process of helping folks engage the Internet, like taking a step forward - we don't actually take the step for them, so we're not like a foot or leg; we do, however, make the process much more warm and comfortable so we're more like a sock. Green is the color of growth and prosperity, and then there's the marketing angle - it's very tough to forget someone who is wearing one green sock (which I do on occasion when I attend conferences or business meetings or networking events). Thanks for asking. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Share Posted December 13, 2013 Funny enough for the first 1-2 years that I worked with Greensock products I thought that it meant "GreenShock", because the illustration kinda reminds me of something green shocking someone... Then I saw "Sock" and had my "Aha!" moment. However it still means "awesome" for me. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Thats a awesome explanation Jack.. Makes perfect sense, thanks for the quick answer !!! Link to post Share on other sites
Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'll buy a pair of green socks tomorrow. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Share Posted December 13, 2013 ...and then there's the marketing angle - it's very tough to forget someone who is wearing one green sock (which I do on occasion when I attend conferences or business meetings or networking events). That couldn't be more true!!! I remember this teacher in university, Carlos Höeffer, who normally didn't care much if his clothes colours matched. Grey pants and Jacket with a brown shirt, a pant and a jacket from different suits, etc. But one day he made class wearing one pink sock and one blue, green pants, blue shirt and brown jacket, I could spend the rest of my life trying to remember what the class was about (it was the differential equations course), but I'll never forget that outfit Link to post Share on other sites
