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'' | '''[''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. | ||
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== [[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 ' | |||
'''[''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. | ||
=== SIC === | === SIC === | ||
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. === | ||
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.S.I. === | |||
[[CSI|YEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH]] | |||
=== | === Seek === | ||
''' | [[spic|'''Seek''']] eez whin [[jew]] are eeteeng too many tortillas. Ay caramba! | ||
=== | === cis === | ||
See [[Tumblr]]. | |||
=== Suck === | === Suck === | ||
See [[fellatio]]. | |||
== How to use [''sic''] == | == How to use [''sic''] == | ||
During arguments on the [[ | 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]]== | ||
* [''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]]. | ||
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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.
Also See
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