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'''[''sic'']''' is a good way to tell who the [[Grammar Nazi|Cool kids]] are. [''sic''] is the equivalent of quoting someone's post on a message board, just so even if they edit the original post, people can still see that they're a terrible writer. Most often seen on the [[Interbutts]], [''sic''] is also prominent in print media as well. However, if you attempt to use [''sic''] verbally, you are a total jackass. It is also the name of a fucking awful [[Slipknot]] song, leading to its use by their retarded fan base.
'''[''sic'']''' is a cool way of showing the internet you operate on a higher level of [[autism|discourse]]. Most often seen on the [[Interbutts]], [''sic''] is also prominent in print media. However, if you use [''sic''] [[IRL]], you [[an hero|deserve death]]. It is also the name of a fucking awful [[Slipknot]] song, leading to its use by their retarded fan base.


[[Image:Sicknight.jpg|thumb|the SIC action figures, where they make Japanese heroes SIC style (See S.I.C.)]]
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[[Image:Sickikaider.jpg|thumb|Catalog of SIC, see first definition]]
[[Image:Sickikaider.jpg|thumb]]


== [[Etymology]] ==
== [[Etymology]] ==
=== [''sic''] ===
=== [''sic''] ===
 
'''[''sic'']''' is a Latin word meaning 'thus', or loosely translated as 'look at this fucking [[retard]]', placed originally in hand-copied text to indicate that the copier found a spelling error in the original, but had enough sense to preserve that original rather than contribute to grammar nazism or diminish [[lulz]]. This proves that lulz have existed at least as far back as the dark ages, among early prototype wiki-vandals ([[MONGO]]'s distant ancestors). It has since carried over to the [[internets]], where it is used to deflect the [[intelligent people can spell|illiterate dumbass]] label to whomever is disagreeing with your [[politics|retarded opinions]].
'''[''sic'']''' is a Latin word meaning 'thus', or loosely translated as 'Check this guy out, he's a [[fucktard]]', placed originally in hand-copied text to indicate that whoever was copying found a spelling error in the original, but has enough sense to preserve that original rather than contribute to grammar nazism, as well as for added [[lulz]]. This proves that lulz have existed as far back as the dark ages, when they were had by early prototype wiki-vandals at [[MONGO]]'s distant ancestors. It carried over into the [[internets]], where it's used to judiciously place the fucktard label on the illiterate asshat that wrote what you're posting, instead of on you.


'''[''sic'']''' is also a backronym for '''s'''pelled '''i'''n '''c'''ontext or '''s'''aid '''i'''n '''c'''opy.
'''[''sic'']''' is also a backronym for '''s'''pelled '''i'''n '''c'''ontext or '''s'''aid '''i'''n '''c'''opy.
In general, used to indicate that you are [[intelligent people can spell|smarter than another person because you can spell]].


=== SIC ===
=== SIC ===
'''SIC''' is also an acronym for '''s'''pelling '''i'''s '''c'''onfusing.  It is used to indicate that someone has mispelt a word in a manner that renders its meaning obscure. (This usage is extremely rare.)
An acronym for '''s'''pelling '''i'''s '''c'''onfusing.  It is used to indicate that someone has misspelled a word in a manner that renders its meaning obscure. (This usage is extremely rare.)


=== S.I.C. ===
=== S.I.C. ===
'''S.I.C.''' Stands for Super Imaginative Chogokin, basically Darker crazier looking versions of Japanese Super Heroes in action figure forms that you can exchange the parts of. They cost a shit load of money and only obsessive [[wapanese]] and even some [[Japanese]] buy.
Stands for Super Imaginative Chogokin, basically darker crazier looking versions of Japanese superheroes in action figure form with interchangeable parts. They cost a shit load of money and only obsessive [[wapanese]] and the most shameful [[Japanese]] [[You|NEETs]] buy them.


=== C.I.S.===
=== C.I.S. ===
[[Nerd|Confederation of Independent Systems]].


'''C.I.S.''' as in [[Star Wars|Confederation of Independent Systems]].
=== C.S.I. ===
[[CSI|YEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH]]


=== Sick ===
=== Seek ===
'''SIC''' is not the same as [[sick fuck|sick]] unless it is unintentionally applied in that sense, in which case the use of either or both of the earlier two applications may be appropriate.
[[spic|'''Seek''']] eez whin [[jew]] are eeteeng too many tortillas. Ay caramba!


=== Seek ===
=== cis ===
'''Seek''' eez wheeen Jew aargh eeeteeeng too muuuch tortillas. Ay, caramba!
See [[Tumblr]].


=== Suck ===
=== Suck ===
Please see [[fellatio]].
See [[fellatio]].


== How to use [''sic''] ==
== How to use [''sic''] ==
During arguments on the [[internet]] people will inevitably 'quote' portions of each other's words back to them, whether to identify what portions they are directly responding to, or to remove them from their supporting context to directly mock them.  Any time someone makes a spelling mistake, or [[typo]], you should always append '''[''sic'']''', in bold, to show that you have included their ''mis''spelling in your quote.  This strengthens your argument due to it being [[common knowledge]] on the internet that [[intelligent people can spell]].
During [[Flame wars|arguments]] on the [[internets]], replies will inevitably contain quoted portions of other posts. Though conventionally used to indicate what portion of a post is being responded to, it is more commonly used to remove text from its supporting context to [[Owned|own]] the poster and score points.  Any time someone makes a spelling mistake or [[typo]], you should always append '''[''sic'']''' in bold, to show that you have included their ''mis''spelling in your quote.  This demonstrates your [[NO U|rhetorical]], [[Nazi|philosophical]], and [[retard|intellectual]] [[lol-cow|superiority]] beyond a shadow of doubt. Remember, the point of [[arguing on the internet]] isn't to reach a more truthful consensus - it's to look the coolest by winning.


==''[[Shit_nobody_cares_about|Notes]]''==
==[[Shit_nobody_cares_about|Notes]]==
* [''sic''] is a play by Melissa James Gibson.
* [''sic''] is a play by Melissa James Gibson.
* This article automatically loses, according to [[Godwin's Law]].
* This article automatically loses, according to [[Godwin's Law]].

Latest revision as of 22:12, 28 September 2018


[sic] is a cool way of showing the internet you operate on a higher level of discourse. Most often seen on the Interbutts, [sic] is also prominent in print media. However, if you use [sic] IRL, you deserve death. It is also the name of a fucking awful Slipknot song, leading to its use by their retarded fan base.

Etymology

[sic]

[sic] is a Latin word meaning 'thus', or loosely translated as 'look at this fucking retard', placed originally in hand-copied text to indicate that the copier found a spelling error in the original, but had enough sense to preserve that original rather than contribute to grammar nazism or diminish lulz. This proves that lulz have existed at least as far back as the dark ages, among early prototype wiki-vandals (MONGO's distant ancestors). It has since carried over to the internets, where it is used to deflect the illiterate dumbass label to whomever is disagreeing with your retarded opinions.

[sic] is also a backronym for spelled in context or said in copy.

SIC

An acronym for spelling is confusing. It is used to indicate that someone has misspelled a word in a manner that renders its meaning obscure. (This usage is extremely rare.)

S.I.C.

Stands for Super Imaginative Chogokin, basically darker crazier looking versions of Japanese superheroes in action figure form with interchangeable parts. They cost a shit load of money and only obsessive wapanese and the most shameful Japanese NEETs buy them.

C.I.S.

Confederation of Independent Systems.

C.S.I.

YEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Seek

Seek eez whin jew are eeteeng too many tortillas. Ay caramba!

cis

See Tumblr.

Suck

See fellatio.

How to use [sic]

During arguments on the internets, replies will inevitably contain quoted portions of other posts. Though conventionally used to indicate what portion of a post is being responded to, it is more commonly used to remove text from its supporting context to own the poster and score points. Any time someone makes a spelling mistake or typo, you should always append [sic] in bold, to show that you have included their misspelling in your quote. This demonstrates your rhetorical, philosophical, and intellectual superiority beyond a shadow of doubt. Remember, the point of arguing on the internet isn't to reach a more truthful consensus - it's to look the coolest by winning.

Notes

  • [sic] is a play by Melissa James Gibson.
  • This article automatically loses, according to Godwin's Law.

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