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In Germany, a counterpart evolved: "No Stacos", which leads back to the player Staco. Staco was known in the German community for frequently using excuses both for victories and losses, often claiming he could have done better. While Staco later left the competitive game, the phrase is still commonly used. As an extra in written form, especially on the [[Smash World Forums]], the digit sequence "<<" was established by him, stressing his disapproval when something was not in his favor; the sequence is called '''kleiner als kleiner als''', which, in German, roughly translates to "less than less than". | In Germany, a counterpart evolved: "No Stacos", which leads back to the player Staco. Staco was known in the German community for frequently using excuses both for victories and losses, often claiming he could have done better. While Staco later left the competitive game, the phrase is still commonly used. As an extra in written form, especially on the [[Smash World Forums]], the digit sequence "<<" was established by him, stressing his disapproval when something was not in his favor; the sequence is called '''kleiner als kleiner als''', which, in German, roughly translates to "less than less than". | ||
==In Nintendo | ==In Nintendo media== | ||
During | During [[EVO 2014]]'s ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' singles tournament, a short video was played that featured Nintendo of America's president, {{s|wikipedia|Reggie Fils-Aimé}} vocalizing Nintendo's support of the tournament. After sharing his appreciation for the ''Melee'' players at the event, Reggie wrapped up the video with a challenge for players to face him in the upcoming release of ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'';at the conclusion of the video, Fils-Aimé said, "And if we ever do go head-to-head, please, no Johns."<ref name="Nintendo EVO 2014 Video">{{cite web|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwobfEp1bPc|title=Nintendo EVO 2014 Video|author=Fils-Aimé, Reggie|date=2014-07-13|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=2014-07-14}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
