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Frequently on RKMB, I see terms used repeatedly that I only have a vague understanding of, and occasionally almost no understanding at all of the intended meaning of the term or rhetorical device (including emoticons).
I think it would be useful to have a topic that defines those terms, that can be referenced when these words are used repeatedly in other topics.
A term I've seen a lot the last few days:
knee-jerk
Anyone?
A few other less debate-type words, and more on the playful fun or insult side of discussions here...
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Utilizing dictionary.com :
knee-jerk
adj. Slang
1. Easily predictable; automatic: “quick, easy laughs and knee-jerk responses” (New York).
2. Reacting spontaneously in the expected manner: a knee-jerk cynic.
3. (Informal: ) reacting according to a certain habitual manner; unthinking: a knee-jerk liberal.
[Origin: 1895–1900]
If there's some aspect of the term that was missed, feel free to add to that.
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Ultimate Jaburg53 said: Check out the Robbiepedia for that stuff; http://www.robkamphausen.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
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( at the link: ) what the -- ?! ... aw man, thats f'd up.
404? blank white page?
this is .... this is like the apex of the universe!!
go back, i tell ya.
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Wonder Boy said: A few other less debate-type words, and more on the playful fun or insult side of discussions here...
PWNed
BSAMSing
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I just gotta know !
I'd consider it a badge of honor to not know what "PWNed" is. It's stupid webnerd lingo that isn't even ironically funny anymore. Using it is essentially announcing to the world that you're trying way too hard to be cool.
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Another frequently used word on RKMB:
ad hominem
1. appealing to one's prejudices, emotions, or special interests rather than to one's intellect or reason.
2. attacking an opponent's character rather than answering his argument.
[Origin: lit., to the man]
3. Appealing to personal considerations rather than to logic or reason: Debaters should avoid ad hominem arguments that question their opponents' motives.
[Latin : ad, to + hominem, accusative of hom, man.]
Usage Note: As the principal meaning of the preposition ad suggests, the homo of ad hominem was originally the person to whom an argument was addressed, not its subject. The phrase denoted an argument designed to appeal to the listener's emotions rather than to reason, as in the sentence The Republicans' evocation of pity for the small farmer struggling to maintain his property is a purely ad hominem argument for reducing inheritance taxes. This usage appears to be waning; only 37 percent of the Usage Panel finds this sentence acceptable.
The phrase now chiefly describes an argument based on the failings of an adversary rather than on the merits of the case: Ad hominem attacks on one's opponent are a tried-and-true strategy for people who have a case that is weak. Ninety percent of the Panel finds this sentence acceptable.
The expression now also has a looser use in referring to any personal attack, whether or not it is part of an argument, as in It isn't in the best interests of the nation for the press to attack him in this personal, ad hominem way. This use is acceptable to 65 percent of the Panel.
·Ad hominem has also recently acquired a use as a noun denoting personal attacks, as in “Notwithstanding all the ad hominem, Gingrich insists that he and Panetta can work together” (Washington Post). This usage may raise some eyebrows, though it appears to be gaining ground in journalistic style.
Ad hominem was all the rage in the Deep Thoughts section awhile back, although I haven't seen it used as much recently.
I'm still hoping for expanation of:
PWNed (although Animalman gave me a pretty good explanation)
BSAMSing
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knee jerk: to masturbate with knees
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I am not going near that one!
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Beardguy57 said: I am not going near that one!
Hey it was just a logical guess at what knee jerk meant. You'll never grow up to be a dirty old man with that attitude
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rex said: Captain Sammitch:
That one guy who posts in that annoying computer geek speak and posts way too many smileys.
On the bright side, you're the perfect wingman to bring to a bar, because you'd legitimately go after the cock-blocking chubby friend and allow me (or whomever you went with) to score with the hot friend. You're a valuable person, says I.
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Beardguy57 said: I am not going near that one!
Hey it was just a logical guess at what knee jerk meant. You'll never grow up to be a dirty old man with that attitude
Hey, I'm already a dirty middle aged man!
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I think pwned stands for owned. it goes along with evar!!1!! and other common misspellings that are n ow done on purpose.
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rex said: I think he's more asexual than metrosexual.
Fuck off.
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Posts on Rob's Boards. Likes Superman. May be metrosexual. Sold sense of humor to MisterJLA for magic beans.
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Oh, and, fuck off.
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