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FTW!!1!!11!!111
is that some secret hex code?
Huh ???
it was my 1337 post.
think about it. anyway just thought it was a cool "easter-egg"...but i'm a nerd like that.
Are you applying for the l337-speak hall of fame?
lol i see the 1337 posts
Quote from: Ronr on August 07, 2008, 09:01:41 AM
is that some secret hex code?
You know the old saying: There's only 10 kinds of people in the world. Those that know binary, and those that don't. 8)
Quote from: McKraut on August 07, 2008, 09:15:12 AM
it was my 1337 post.
think about it. anyway just thought it was a cool "easter-egg"...but i'm a nerd like that.
Still in the dark :P
1337 is geek speak for leet, which is slang for elite
Quote from: bryant8 on August 07, 2008, 12:13:39 PM
1337 is geek speak for leet, which is slang for elite
Is there a point to that?
Geek or Greek? Why do either have their own language?!?
Quote from: bryant8 on August 07, 2008, 12:13:39 PM
1337 is geek speak for leet, which is slang for elite
So... I'm a geek. And while I didn't know the answer, I googled the answer.
But first, let me say, the title instantly made me think this was a thread about NIN playing at AAC on Aug 18th. "bow down before the one you serve..."
Anyway, here's my guesses regarding the geeklation of McKraut's message:
"FTW"
Acronym: For The Win
Commonly used among geeks to express their enthusiasm for something, especially in IRC.
a) Cola is best
b) nope, Pepsi is way better
a) Cola FTW!
or...
"FTW"
text-speak with several translations. Most famously "F*CK THE WORLD!!!" Used in a very upbeat manner, FTW is not a negative or condemning phrase. Users often fist-pump while shouting this life-affirming three-word prediction.
Based on the OP, I'm leaning more towards the second translation.
[popcorn]
Quote from: Duc L'Smart on August 07, 2008, 12:19:48 PM
Is there a point to that?
Geek or Greek? Why do either have their own language?!?
Same point as Bacon does on forums, it's something that just sticks and becomes fused into the common fold.
FTW is indeed "For the Win" or ...is better
QQ
//.o
gg
Roman win: MCCCXXXVII ;D
My head hurts :P
But my post-count is increasing [thumbsup]
how can you use teh internets and not know what l33t or 1337 is? and here i thought you guys were cool.
...never claimed to be "cool"
weaksauce
Quote from: McKraut on August 07, 2008, 01:59:38 PM
how can you use teh internets and not know what l33t or 1337 is? and here i thought you guys were cool.
Shhhh!! Quit telling everyone my password!
Quote from: Duc L'Smart on August 07, 2008, 12:27:48 PM
But my post-count is increasing [thumbsup]
Is that what the blood work showed? Have you consulted a doctor? Is there treatment for this condition?
Quote from: BarneePhife on August 07, 2008, 02:59:00 PM
Is there treatment for this condition?
I'm not gonna say it...but I'm thinkin it. ;)
just don't go see dr. acula
Quote from: Bonwilder on August 07, 2008, 03:00:51 PM
I'm not gonna say it...but I'm thinkin it. ;)
What... "A plethora of side affects"
Quote from: Ronr on August 07, 2008, 09:01:41 AM
is that some secret never get sex code?
yep, sure is, he's leet like that! ^^ fixed it for you ;)
Whee! [thumbsup]
<------- 1337
welcome to the club
Wow! I'm really old, really not tuned in to the Geek world, and really wish it wasn't pouring down rain in tropical storm buckets so that I can go for a ride instead of typing this.
Later.