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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 " | 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, thus coining the term. | ||
In Europe, the term " | In Europe, the term "Yuna" can be used interchangeably with "John", here referring to the Smasher, [[Yuna]], who has the same habit. It's most commonly said completely in Swedish, "Inga Yunas". | ||
===No Johns=== | ===No Johns=== | ||
The phrase No Johns means no excuses. It is often said when somebody uses a | The phrase "No Johns" means "no excuses". It is often said when somebody uses a | ||
John. The phrase No Johns is often used more than the phrase John. | John. The phrase "No Johns" is often used more than the phrase "John". | ||
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[[Category:Unofficial lingo]] | [[Category:Unofficial lingo]] | ||