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{{quote|''"We must never stop reminding the reader what little value they get for their money!"''|'''William Gaines''', on the philosophy of ''[[Mad Magazine]]''}} |
{{quote|''"We must never stop reminding the reader what little value they get for their money!"''|'''William Gaines''', on the philosophy of ''[[Mad Magazine]]''}} |
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{{quote|'''Why Do People Write "Considered Harmful" Essays?''' |
{{quote|'''Why Do People Write "Considered Harmful" Essays?''' |
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There are those cases where such essays are written because the author enjoys grandstanding, and knows that use of the "considered harmful" format will get them noticed. A piece of this type is usually so over the top that it is easy to spot. For example, a piece titled "'Considered Harmful' Essays Considered Harmful" would very likely be a case of using the "considered harmful" format to draw attention for its own sake. We will ignore such essays in this commentary.|'''Eric A. Meyer''', in the essay ''[http://meyerweb.com/eric/comment/chech.html "Considered Harmful" Essays Considered Harmful]''}} |
There are those cases where such essays are written because the author enjoys grandstanding, and knows that use of the "considered harmful" format will get them noticed. A piece of this type is usually so over the top that it is easy to spot. For example, a piece titled "'Considered Harmful' Essays Considered Harmful" would very likely be a case of using the "considered harmful" format to draw attention for its own sake. We will ignore such essays in this commentary.|'''Eric A. Meyer''', in the essay ''[http://meyerweb.com/eric/comment/chech.html "Considered Harmful" Essays Considered Harmful]''}} |
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{{quote|''"Your [[Little Kuriboh]] was fun for a while, but now he's worn out his welcome."''|'''Gansley''', ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged Series]]'' episode 48}} |
{{quote|''"Your [[Little Kuriboh]] was fun for a while, but now he's worn out his welcome."''|'''Gansley''', ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged Series]]'' episode 48}} |
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{{quote|'''Peejee:''' Every day it's more obvious to me how Davan takes after you. |
{{quote|'''Peejee:''' Every day it's more obvious to me how Davan takes after you. |
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'''Fred:''' Now just a second. I can insult him 'cuz he's my son!|''[[Something Positive]]'', [http://www.somethingpositive.net/sp10192009.shtml "A Few Changes"]}} |
'''Fred:''' Now just a second. I can insult him 'cuz he's my son!|''[[Something Positive]]'', [http://www.somethingpositive.net/sp10192009.shtml "A Few Changes"]}} |
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{{quote|''We don't know about reverb, |
{{quote|''We don't know about reverb, |
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We may not be good looking. |
We may not be good looking. |
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This is the only song we know, |
This is the only song we know, |
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These are the chords for us.''|'''[[Korpiklaani]]''', "Bring Us Pints of Beer"}} |
These are the chords for us.''|'''[[Korpiklaani]]''', "Bring Us Pints of Beer"}} |
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