A ninja edit is an change made to a published post or article (typically on a bulletin board) that preempts the first response made. Often, the existence of the ninja edit is only made clear by a reference to the mistake or inconsistency in the original article by the response. In such a case, the author of the response began writing before the ninja edit, but submitted the response after the ninja edit had been made.
The phrase is made up of ninja, a much-revered warrior caste famed for their speed and agility, and edit, the process of changing a creative work.
The usefulness of ninja edits is typically hightened by bulletin boards that allow free editing of a post before any responses have been made, but make a mandatory note of any edits made after the first response has been made. Hence, if the author identifies the mistake, he or she must act quickly to rectify it before another poster replies.
The phrase is made up of ninja, a much-revered warrior caste famed for their speed and agility, and edit, the process of changing a creative work.
The usefulness of ninja edits is typically hightened by bulletin boards that allow free editing of a post before any responses have been made, but make a mandatory note of any edits made after the first response has been made. Hence, if the author identifies the mistake, he or she must act quickly to rectify it before another poster replies.
Original post by X:
Hey! I had a really fun day today, I went to the beach with my boyfriend.
Y reads the original post.
X then edits the post to read:
Hey! I had a really fun day today, I went to the beach with my girlfriend.
Meanwhile, Y has written, and subsequently entered, the post:
HAHA! You have a boyfriend? j00r a fag!
Y then reads the edited original post, then enters the post:
Oh! Nice ninja edit!
In this case, the thread would read, to a party reading it at a later time:
X: Hey! I had a really fun day today, I went to the beach with my girlfriend.
Y: HAHA! You have a boyfriend? j00r a fag!
Y: Oh! Nice ninja edit!
Hey! I had a really fun day today, I went to the beach with my boyfriend.
Y reads the original post.
X then edits the post to read:
Hey! I had a really fun day today, I went to the beach with my girlfriend.
Meanwhile, Y has written, and subsequently entered, the post:
HAHA! You have a boyfriend? j00r a fag!
Y then reads the edited original post, then enters the post:
Oh! Nice ninja edit!
In this case, the thread would read, to a party reading it at a later time:
X: Hey! I had a really fun day today, I went to the beach with my girlfriend.
Y: HAHA! You have a boyfriend? j00r a fag!
Y: Oh! Nice ninja edit!
by Odiumjunkie February 28, 2006
by Hfjdujdjzhxjd September 9, 2022
Spongebob Squarepants or any general cartoon that has been edited with swear words, usually from songs containing vulgar adult language in an attempt at humor or to make the episode more funny. Spongebob edits can be found on youtube.com
Spongebob edited:
Spongebob: Come on squidward, just try a krabby patty!
Squidward: Try one of those radioactive *TITTIES* you call food? Next I suppose you want me to *FUCK* Patrick... *REALLY HARD!*
Spongebob: But it's good for you.
Squidward: GOOD FOR YOU? That thing is a heart attack on a "PIECE OF SHIT!*
Spongebob: Come on squidward, just try a krabby patty!
Squidward: Try one of those radioactive *TITTIES* you call food? Next I suppose you want me to *FUCK* Patrick... *REALLY HARD!*
Spongebob: But it's good for you.
Squidward: GOOD FOR YOU? That thing is a heart attack on a "PIECE OF SHIT!*
by yuriogy1 August 7, 2009
Usually includes badass moments from a character, as well as photos, and clips that are in tune with the short played song.
These can also be emotional that it can end up leading the viewer shook, after watching.
These can also be emotional that it can end up leading the viewer shook, after watching.
by EazieWeezie December 8, 2018
by Lexion October 9, 2009
A term used to describe when most or all of the footage seen of a particular contestant on a competitive reality show is aimed toward making that contestant seem inept, flustered, and generally in over his/her head.
A contestant may be given the loser edit for the entirety of his/her appearance on a show (in which case he/she is usually eliminated relatively early on) or for an individual episode. The latter situation, though traditionally used to foreshadow and/or validate the contestant's elimination at the end of the episode, has recently been used more frequently by more clever editors to create suspense and surprise when the seemingly struggling contestant ends up exceeding expectations.
This technique is most often used by competitive reality shows concerned with a specific skill--such as cooking (Top Chef), fashion design (Project Runway), or modeling (America's Next Top Model)--rather than non-skill-specific competitive reality shows like Survivor. It is also primarily used by shows that employ an on-screen judge or panel of judges to make decisions regarding eliminations, as shows that include audience participation (like American Idol) are wont to draw outspoken criticism from fans of the contestant getting the loser edit.
Antonym: winner's edit
A contestant may be given the loser edit for the entirety of his/her appearance on a show (in which case he/she is usually eliminated relatively early on) or for an individual episode. The latter situation, though traditionally used to foreshadow and/or validate the contestant's elimination at the end of the episode, has recently been used more frequently by more clever editors to create suspense and surprise when the seemingly struggling contestant ends up exceeding expectations.
This technique is most often used by competitive reality shows concerned with a specific skill--such as cooking (Top Chef), fashion design (Project Runway), or modeling (America's Next Top Model)--rather than non-skill-specific competitive reality shows like Survivor. It is also primarily used by shows that employ an on-screen judge or panel of judges to make decisions regarding eliminations, as shows that include audience participation (like American Idol) are wont to draw outspoken criticism from fans of the contestant getting the loser edit.
Antonym: winner's edit
Mary thinks that Gordana is one of the more talented contestants on this season of Project Runway, but the editors consistently give her the loser edit.
by S Two September 30, 2009
by OneWayOrTheOther April 27, 2018