by Hugeo Huckleberry February 4, 2026
Get the Flourth mug."The fourth wall" is an expression stemming from the world of theater. In most modern theater design, a room will consist of three physical walls, as well as a an imaginary fourth that serves to separate the world of the characters from that of the audience.
In fiction, "breaking the fourth wall" often means having a character become aware of their fictional nature. This can range from your character advising you to "Press X" in a tutorial all the way to Psycho Mantis reading your memory card and mentioning the other games you've been playing. However, the most direct violation of the fourth wall would be a character openly acknowledging they are in a video game or even directly speaking to you, the player, instead of to your character.
In fiction, "breaking the fourth wall" often means having a character become aware of their fictional nature. This can range from your character advising you to "Press X" in a tutorial all the way to Psycho Mantis reading your memory card and mentioning the other games you've been playing. However, the most direct violation of the fourth wall would be a character openly acknowledging they are in a video game or even directly speaking to you, the player, instead of to your character.
(Jak 3:)
Monk: This isn't a game!
-Jak and Daxter look toward the player with confused expressions-
(Dragon Age 2:)
Ghyslain (when a quest from him is available:) Does no one see this exclamation mark above my head?
(Other:)
Man: Have you ever wondered why everything we do is controlled by-
Dog: Stop! Breaking the fourth wall is a bad idea!
Monk: This isn't a game!
-Jak and Daxter look toward the player with confused expressions-
(Dragon Age 2:)
Ghyslain (when a quest from him is available:) Does no one see this exclamation mark above my head?
(Other:)
Man: Have you ever wondered why everything we do is controlled by-
Dog: Stop! Breaking the fourth wall is a bad idea!
by Dante Hawke September 23, 2012
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When someone makes a comeback so epic, it gives all Canadians orgasms, if you know what I mean. Furthermore, the wave of awesome coming from the comeback itself is so powerful it leaves the offended and the audience speechless, making grounds for the offender to yell the word. Originated when Agent FD killed all the zombies of LA by using slips of the tongue.
Fourth Drink: "Your face!"
Person B: "..."
Fourth Drink: "I fourthed you like maple syrup on spaghetti!"
Person B: "..."
Fourth Drink: "I fourthed you like maple syrup on spaghetti!"
by Ninja'd! October 1, 2010
Get the Fourthed mug.British person: “Why is it spelled ‘cancelled’ in the U.K. ‘but canceled’ in America?”
American: “We gave you the L in 1776 on the Fourth of July.”
American: “We gave you the L in 1776 on the Fourth of July.”
by 281CubicInchesOfFreedom July 3, 2018
Get the Fourth of July mug.An internet meme that orignated from sega's "Shadow The Hedgehog." In a level cutscene shadow is looking for the 4th chaos emerald and he see's Tails who has the damn 4th chaos emerald.
by jared the hedgehog November 17, 2011
Get the where's that damn fourth chaos emerald mug.We Are Hor-.
It is the forbidden WAH and should not be used under any circumstance.
You will lose 8000 life points when used in public.
It is the forbidden WAH and should not be used under any circumstance.
You will lose 8000 life points when used in public.
The Fourth WAH should not be said but I have to say it so you don't....
WAH.....
WAH.....
WAH.....
.....WAH.*dies*
WAH.....
WAH.....
WAH.....
.....WAH.*dies*
by a random Tako August 31, 2021
Get the The Fourth WAH mug.n. A historically diverse community located east of Piedmont Ave. and Downtown Atlanta. It is one of the oldest sections of the city, having been built in the 1890s. The main thoroughfare in today's Old Fourth Ward is Boulevard, which was the site of economic decline throughout the 1950s-1980s, and now consists mostly of section 8 housing. The area is still infamous for its drug dealers, prostitution, and other crime. Rumor has it, however, that the city has been making efforts to clean up the neighborhood and restore it to its original state.
New Yorker: I just got a new job in Atlanta, so I'm moving to the Old Fourth Ward!
Friend: Oh, you're moving to the projects! Have fun.
Friend: Oh, you're moving to the projects! Have fun.
by loop zoop June 15, 2011
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