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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.
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."
Poe's Law by Nathan Poe September 4, 2008
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Poe's Corollary

"It is impossible for an act of Fundamentalism to be made that SOMEONE won't mistake for a parody."
Fundamentalist: "God killed all of the babies and little kids in the Flood because he loves them all."

Normal Person #1: "All right, I'm calling Poe's Law."

Normal Person #2: "Nope, this nut is for real. Poe's Corollary."
Poe's Corollary by Sleeker August 17, 2008

Poe Dameron 

The most babygirl out of all Star Wars characters.
Friend: Yo I heard you liked Poe Dameron.
Me: He's my wife
Poe Dameron by cemeritus May 13, 2023

Poe's Paradox

In any fundamentalist group where Poe's Law applies, a paradox exists where any new idea (or person) sufficiently fundamentalist to be accepted by the group is likely to be so ridiculous that it risks being rejected as a parody (or parodist).
Conservapedia: "Reasonable Explanations for Atheism - Moral depravity, ... poor relationship with father, ... scientism."

New Conservative member (who honestly believes this): "They could also be demons sent by Satan to try to convert our children so they'll go to hell."

Conservapedia: "You're not funny. Parodies have no place here."

Atheist member: "HAH! Poe's Paradox!"
Poe's Paradox by Sleeker February 15, 2009
A person who writes a parody of a Fundamentalist that is mistaken for the real thing. Due to Poe's Law, it is almost impossible to tell if a person is a Poe unless they admit to it.
"The Bible is true because it's the inerrant word of God! I know because the Bible says so! Glory!"

Is this guy serious? He's got to be a poe.
Poe by BManx January 16, 2008

Sarah Poe 

Sarah Poe is a very nice lady who teaches the children's ministry. She is a great Christian but is an absolutely terrible teacher. She also has a despicable Chinese accent that actually lets the children learn what she is saying. Also, when students make her mad, she tells them they are making the dervirl harpee.(making the devil happy.) Not liked by phoenixes. Also, I am watching you, Anty 3.0!!!
Sarah Poe is talking to Anty3.0.
Sarah Poe by Phoenix10000 June 10, 2018
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So Joe where are you taking the kids for spring break vacation? We are going on an oblication to Boca to visit my mother-in-law.
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