Post by Muramasa on Mar 14, 2007 9:37:31 GMT -8
This is a typed documentation of the memes that we use within this group. Why? Because I'm bored. Suggestions are certainly welcome because I can't remember them all, and I'll just be filling them in as I remember them.
Quick Terminology and Definitions:
The Group - refers to all individuals within our circle of friends (ie. everybody) (note: current members undefined, too dificult to obtain accurate numbers, too many confounding variables constitute who is in The Group and who is not in The Group. See "The people who live in Tustin and go to IVC club"
group - generic term for a congregation of people
party - refers to a distinct set of individuals within the group that are present or somehow related to the events in questions. (ie Dex and Muramasa are a party and Kuat, MW, Vivi are a party. There are two distinct parties.)
individual - any single person within The Group
memeber - Primary meme source; the person who initiates or acts out the meme.
confederate - the person who sets up or facilitates the meme
target - the individual which any particular meme is directed towards.
witness - individuals not actively involved with the meme, but still present. May or may not have knowledge of it. May initiate meme as well.
casualty - a witness who is the target of a meme.
bystander - a witness who is not apart of the group.
-- Outdated Memes --
Hardon for Marines. - Comes from Full Metal Jacket. Used as a non sequitur.
WIIILLLLDD AARRRRRMMS *flail arms wildly* - Wild Arms, the game
COMB YO BEARD! - an interjection, usually used in response to someone who becomes restless or impatient.
People who live in Tustin and go to IVC club - meme that is used in response to anyone who usually claims to be ostrachized.
-- Situational Memes --
I am left only with my shitty [noun]. *member rapidly pounds chest* I am truly fucked now! - Meme that was created after the viewing of a youtube video where Hitler is banned from Xbox Live (dubbed footage of Downfall). Used in dire situations, usually gaming related. Pronoun "I" can be substituted with "you".
Huwho(additional "whuhowhhowo" may be included for exhaggeration)...Guild Wars - Meme created from a situation that resulted in the purchase of the ORPG, Guild Wars, by a decent majority of our group. Mentioned whenever one individual suggests a multiplayer game purchase to the entire group.
Reganomics! - Meme that came from a Robot Chicken sketch involving Joey Fatone and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Used as a form of sarcastic interjection or whenever Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is brought up.
Come back here, Lupin! (occasionally accompanied by the theme song)- A line frequently said by Detective Zengata, a character from Lupin the III. This line is generally used in response to a "mock theft", a story involving a theft, or a situation in which one member of the group commits an act that is niggling in nature.
Confederate: How [adjective]? Memeber: NOT [adjective]!!! (usually done in an epic tone of voice) - Coming from a radio program of unknown origin. The original recording proceeded as follows: How long? NOT LONG!!!. Rarely used, but generally mentioned in situations that involve waiting times.
[Any jokes, analogies, remarks, references, hints, limricks, or mention of productivity(or the lack of)] - This meme probably has it's roots as far back as The Groups conception. The Group as a tendency to remark on its own productivity as a whole. Generally, this meme is in reference to a particular parties comic, Outlaw 5.
Witness/Confederate: Hey, want to [action or activity]? Memeber: Yeah, yeah, I'm ready, letsdothis! (usually presented with a low tone, "dopey" voice) - Originates from Robot Chicken sketch involving Nicholas Cage. Usually used jokingly in response to a inquiry about Memebers participation in an event. It is also commonly used whenever Nicolas Cage's name is mention. It's prominence is increased when the activity involves a Cage movie.
"Don't you know who I am, are you an ass? I'm the juggernaut bitch" [or any different variation of the phrase, usually context sensitive] - Usually said when witnessing an event in a film or other media in which a character effortlessly dispatches a victim after said victim fails to induce any damage upon "Juggernaut-type" character.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! - Comes from Star Wars III: Attack of the Clones. Used to express displeasure. See Do not want!
Do Not Want! - Comes from the bootleg of Star Wars III: Attack of the Clones, Star Wars III: Backstroke of the West. The line is a subtitle that is incongruent with the dialouge at the time. Used to express a displeasure. See NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!.
Nobody said this would be easy. [follow with contortion of face to portray a "disgruntled" look] - Tagline of the game, SkyShark. Used in situations (generally gaming) that are more difficult than expected.
Popsicles, hwu-ho - Occasionally a non sequitor, this line is from a series of popsicle commercials.
What a twist! - Phrase coming from yet another Robot Chicken sketch. Used sarcastically or normally in any situation in which the outcome of an event is drastically different than what is expected.
[Homeworld Theme] - Theme song for the game, Homeworld, by progressive rock band Yes. At one point considered the quintessential ending theme, it began as a joke involving alternate ending to Homeworld. Currently, it's mainly used in any event (generally a movie) in which an ending could occur, but usually incongruent with what is to be expected or known about the movie.
[Dave Chappelle Tupac song] - triggered by a "retrieval cue", usually if someone is describe a situation or event that happened "a long time ago." Usually a witness, once an individual presents the cue, the meme is followed by quoting a portion of the song, such as "Way before we dropped bologna on Afghanistan" or "Way before Slim Shady was in demand."
You attempt to [action]. You fail [action]. You must wait 20 minutes. - Comes from the game, Runescape, an apparently popular free MMORPG. This meme is used when trying to describe the futility of a given action.
Try again, Funny - Line used by Roger Klotz. Used in situations in which a casualty attempts a particular action but is unsuccessful at it.
You fail at [action]. - Used in context to a situation but not necessarily directed toward any particular individual.
OOOOOOOOOooooooooooOOOOOOOOOO(lower case letters indicated a change in tone. Tonal change may vary, but essentially integral to this meme) - Similar to moted, used after an exchange of insults in which one has perceived to have gotten the "better" of the other (the effect is amplified by confederates if they join in on the meme as well). Used in elementary schools since 45 B.C. See Aaaay-Eeeei-Iiiiiie-Oooh-Uuuo-Sometimes Y.
Aaaay-Eeeei-Iiiiiie-Oooh-Uuuo-Sometimes Y (tonal change is important in this meme) - This meme has two distinct situational uses: either it is used like OOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooOOOOOOO, in which it is a response to an exchange of insults; or it is used in response to OOOOOOOOOOoooooooooOOOOOOOOOO, in which it is a mocking response to the previously mentioned meme itself. See OOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOO.
O RLY?(sometimes followed up with YA RLY) - I'm assuming it stems from a series of memes that involve an owl with rather suprised look and "O RLY?" text in the box. Used sparingly, but generally replaces the phrase "oh, really?"
That's Enough - Stems a flash movie that involved Lupin characters saying "Penis. You say what?". At the end of the flash movie, the last phrase spoken is "That's enough". Used in situations in which a memeber wishs to cease discussion of a current topic. Also see ChipZanuff.
ChipZanuff - Character from Guilty Gear Series. Used in place of "That's Enough".
There's a space![Point in direction of empty space or person returning to their car] - This line comes from a small cartoon tidbit shown on Cartoon Network in which Fred Flintstone, Chicken, and Thundar the Barbarian are attempting to find a parking space. This meme shows up when an individual is attempting to find a parking space in a crowded lot, and an empty space is eventually found. Also used when pointing out a person returning to their car.
You are bizarre... - Comes from a skit done for the 2003 MTV Music Awards which comprised of a complete The Matrix parody starring JC and Alex Kutcher. The line was done by Will Ferrell, who played as The Architect.
-- Non Sequitors --
Pokemahn [or any section of the Cosby Bebop] - Comes from Cosby Bebop.
[any Starcraft unit acknowledgement] - Comes from Starcraft.
[any reference to G.I. Joe Public Service Announcement spoofs] - example: "Body Massage Machine, GO!" and "Pork chop sandwhiches".
Danga-da-danga-da-danga, BAAAANG BAAANG, most of Bas Ruttons other quotes - Originates from a self-defense video made by Bas Rutton. Whenever he punches, he'd use these otomonopias.
And I'll form, the head! - Quote comes from Voltron, when the main character finishes the transformation into Voltron. (Also has references towards the third Dead or Alive movie. At this point considered outdated)
Metal Gear?! (in addition to other Metal Gear quotes, lines or references; may be added later, otherwise, not used often used enough or I'm just too lazy to include them)- Gee, I wonder where this one comes from...
Moted! - Usually used in order to indicative superiority in exchanges of insults. Has multiple origins, no one is sure where it actually comes from.Most likely a shorted version of "demoted"
See Deez Nuts! - usually used after a witness uses a sentence containing the word "CDs" in it. Note that CDs must be plural in order for the meme to work. Work arounds include: Compact Disk, Discs, CD, and hulla hoops.
-- Greetings --
Heya! - Greeting comes from Max Payne. Enemies in the game had a tendency to say one of three things: "It's Payne!", "Get'im!", and "Heya!".
Dank Nugz - A greeting generally used by The Dankness and Kuat. Some kind of drug term, will do more research on this one later.
-- Target specific memes --
Smells Like Mars Volta (used whenever casualty, VampyreHeathen, uses the bathroom)- Anecdote from VampyreHeathen "Well, one thing I used to like doing was finding an excuse to listen to music no matter where or what I was doing. Thus I had a stereo in the bathroom for those times when I would take a shower and use the bathroom. One day MW and Googly were visiting and I happened to go to the bathroom and play some Mars Volta while I was doing my business, leading them two to comment on how it would smell like Mars Volta when I would come out.
So the context is usually when I go to the bathroom. "
[Patrick looks like {insert fictional character here}; or any mention or comparison of Patrick to {fictional character}] - Meme pertaining to Googly. As for as I know, seems to begin with Home Alone references. Currently, Sanji from One Piece, Norm (that freaky puppet from that music video), and The Amazing Stiener are also included. In this case, Googly is a casualty.
1,000 apology letters - Meme pertaining to Kuat and The Dankness. Involves Kuat holding MW accountable for the Guild Wars scenario. See Huwho...Guild Wars
Red Lobster - According to The Dankness, this happened when The Group was deciding on a place to eat, and he suggested "Red Lobster" jokingly. The result seemed to be negative on everyone else's part. Now it is currently used to as a reference in any event that a decsion is required for an optimal dining establishment.(Works like a Star Wars: Collectible Card Game card. In the event that a party is suggesting a place to eat, and The Dankness is present in this party, you may play this card. Lose 3 force and receive menacing glares from others.)
One-eyed Jack - A joke used whenever Jolly Roger is mentioned. Stems from a mistake about the name of a resturant made by yours truly during the 2004 Anime Expo.
-- Innuendo --
[Making "eh-eh" sounds while nudging elbows in an exaggerated manner] - From the "Say no more" Monty Python sketch. Used when making various sorts of low brow jokes.
I'd [verb] her [noun] (occassionally followed up with "if ya know what I mean"). - Eupheumism describing sexual attraction. Usually the verb has to be related in some way to the noun. Incidentally, "I'd verb her noun" is a legit form of this meme.
--Upcoming Memes--
THIS IS SPARTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! (Sparta may be replaced with another noun or adjective depending on sitation) (marked 04/05/2007, activate 10/05/2007) - Line spoken by Leonides from the movie, 300. Occassionally used as a nonsequitor, it is also used in response to "This is [adjective]."
-->IE Witness/Confederate: This is stupid.
Memeber: THIS IS SPARTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
[Usages of the few spoken lines from 300 PG trailer] (marked 04/05/2007, activate 10/05/2007) - Nonsequitor meme comes from youtube video which replaces and adds elements to the trailer to give it the appearance of a movie with a Parental Guided rating. These elements are out of place however, lending humor to the situation.
