Poe’s Law
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Poe's Law
Similar to Murphy's Law, Poe's Law concerns internet debates, particularly regarding religion or politics.
"Without a winking smiley or other blatant display of humor, it is impossible to create a parody of Fundamentalism that SOMEONE won't mistake for the real thing."
In other words, No matter how bizzare, outrageous, or just plain idiotic a parody of a Fundamentalist may seem, there will always be someone who cannot tell that it is a parody, having seen similar REAL ideas from real religious/political Fundamentalists.
"Without a winking smiley or other blatant display of humor, it is impossible to create a parody of Fundamentalism that SOMEONE won't mistake for the real thing."
In other words, No matter how bizzare, outrageous, or just plain idiotic a parody of a Fundamentalist may seem, there will always be someone who cannot tell that it is a parody, having seen similar REAL ideas from real religious/political Fundamentalists.
The following is an actual Internet post to Biblically defend a flat Earth:
"All I was saying was that either the earth is flat, and the bible is correct, or the earth is round, and the bible is incorect, i'm going to study the issue more and deside for myself which route I want to take. Either Atheist evolutionist, who agrees with all of mainstream sciences, or flat earth litteral bible believer.
I'm leaning toward being an atheist, because if I can't believe the bible to be completly litteraly true, then I can't believe Jesus when he speaks about heaven, etc..
That would make the moon landing a fake, and pretty much all of modern science false..."
Response:
"That's it, I'm claiming Poe's Law on this guy."
"All I was saying was that either the earth is flat, and the bible is correct, or the earth is round, and the bible is incorect, i'm going to study the issue more and deside for myself which route I want to take. Either Atheist evolutionist, who agrees with all of mainstream sciences, or flat earth litteral bible believer.
I'm leaning toward being an atheist, because if I can't believe the bible to be completly litteraly true, then I can't believe Jesus when he speaks about heaven, etc..
That would make the moon landing a fake, and pretty much all of modern science false..."
Response:
"That's it, I'm claiming Poe's Law on this guy."
Poe's Law by Nathan Poe September 4, 2008
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Poe's Law
A writing expressing that, without obvious pointers, it is impossible to understand sarcasm. Commonly used whenever someone fails to understand a joke and makes themself look like a retard.
Anon one: Alligators are some of the most friendly animals on earth!
Anon two: Alligators will fucking kill you
Anon one: sarcasm dumbass
Anon two: fucking Poe's Law
Anon two: Alligators will fucking kill you
Anon one: sarcasm dumbass
Anon two: fucking Poe's Law
Poe's Law by Ysgramoths February 12, 2017
poe's lawl
The hilarious experience of watching someone interact with a satire but clearly not get it even though it may be an obvious satire.
To the person in question the satire may seem to be the real thing and thus be a case of poe's law. However, to others the satire may seem entirely obvious and they are having a laugh about it. This laugh is poe's lawl.
To the person in question the satire may seem to be the real thing and thus be a case of poe's law. However, to others the satire may seem entirely obvious and they are having a laugh about it. This laugh is poe's lawl.
You ever read some of the comments on the Marijuana makes you violent facebook page? Poe's lawl all up in the comments section.
poe's lawl by tea dog November 3, 2013
Poe Slaw
Slightly acidic word salad containing shreds of truth that is intended to be sarcasm or satire even though it is known to be a position that is seriously held by some persons.
Derived from Poe's Law
Derived from Poe's Law
Poe Slaw by Edgar Allen Crow July 6, 2019
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