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A '''John''' is an excuse for losing, missing a [[recovery]], being hit by an attack, or any number of unfavorable events in Smash. It is a statement or action that detracts from the validity or quality of a competition (or its implied significance), irrespective of truth. | A '''John''' is an excuse for losing, missing a [[recovery]], being hit by an attack, or any number of unfavorable events in Smash. It is a statement or action that detracts from the validity or quality of a competition (or its implied significance), irrespective of truth. | ||
The term '''John''', according to California smasher [[HugS]], comes from a Smash player in Texas (named John) who would consistently invent excuses every time he lost. The term "johning" became commonplace in the community as others grew tired of his excuses. | |||
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- This article is about dishonorable Smash excuses. For the smasher, see John Padilla.
A John is an excuse for losing, missing a recovery, being hit by an attack, or any number of unfavorable events in Smash. It is a statement or action that detracts from the validity or quality of a competition (or its implied significance), irrespective of truth.
The term John, according to California smasher HugS, comes from a Smash player in Texas (named John) who would consistently invent excuses every time he lost. The term "johning" became commonplace in the community as others grew tired of his excuses.
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