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originally posted in:A R D E N T
Edited by Caterina:
12/16/2016 7:39:25 PM
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#OFFTOPIC For Dummies #1 - The Bandwagon Effect
[b]The Bandwagon Effect[/b]
The Bandwagon Effect is a phenomenon in which people do or say something just because others are doing it, regardless whether or not it's true or if any evidence to support it exists. In the case of the #offtopic forums, this is seen very often and is usually how memes and copy pastas start, as well as rumors about other forum members.
A great example of this was the octagon trend, in which forum users posted threads and comments relating to anything resembling the shape of an octagon. There was no real meaning behind it, and held no actual forum value but since everyone was doing it, hey it must be cool to follow along.
The Bandwagon effect can often be mistaken for a meme, since they're practically the same thing.
Other related Bandwagon events:
- #bansolaris
- The $200 underwear
- Porch Day
- 201.50
- Wort
- 2015 gimmicks
- OP is [insert object]
- Holiday-themed usernames
- Xbox.com
- Microwave it
[spoiler]#OFFTOPIC For Dummies is a series of threads in which I try to go over the various things I've found on these forums during my stay here. They may not always be accurate, but I'll try to include as many facts as I can. If you'd like to read the rest of the threads in this series, click on the #otfordummies hashtag under the original post. If you enjoy this thread and want to see more, consider liking/upvoting it so I can see how many people are actually interested. Thank you <3[/spoiler]
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1 ReplyEdited by Guardian9768: 12/24/2016 12:02:09 AMHoliday themed usernames? What idiot would use them? Also ban Solaris [spoiler]wort[/spoiler] [spoiler]insert gimmick here [/spoiler]
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8 RepliesShould also add pretending to be a girl in order to get on trending
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1 ReplyI still question something, how come your posts get so much attention? I mean, if I made this post, it would just get buried in the rest of the posts in one minute. No, I'm not jealous, I'm just asking a question.
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The ARDENT mods are a meme in other discords
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24 RepliesTl;dr: op doesnt know what he's talking about. Case dismissed [quote]#bansolaris[/quote] This was a Joke by a couple users when Solaris was still a fa[i]g[/i] durring when you could have alts and no one has said it in years [quote]- The $200 underwear[/quote] Never Heard of it [quote]- Porch Day[/quote] Porch day was a tradition Not a Bandwagon, its a Joke that keeps running on. [quote]- 201.50[/quote] Like I said, Barely anyone says that anymore, if not, at all. [quote]- Wort[/quote] Thats A funny joke, it came from halo CE When the Sanghelios said,"Wort Wort Wort" [quote]- 2015 gimmicks[/quote] Sounds Pretty Generic so This doesn't count [quote]- OP is [insert object][/quote] Like I said before, Old And gone. better luck next time [quote]- Holiday-themed usernames[/quote] Because Its a tradition. Cmon You [i]should [/i] know this [quote]- Xbox.com[/quote] Try Xbox.com has been around since the flood. Never is used. [quote]- Microwave it [/quote] ??????
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1 ReplyMan, Monday is 4 days away from Friday, but like, Friday is 3 days away from Monday. [spoiler]wort[/spoiler]
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6 RepliesWhat is it with people nowadays wating to be famous or popular for doing literally nothing?
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1 ReplyOctagon wort
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2 RepliesYou got a problem with my username, bub? [spoiler]op is lettuce [/spoiler] [spoiler]wort wort[/spoiler]
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4 RepliesOp is lettuce and bansolaris's $200 underwear on porchday 2k15 and 201.50 Did I do a thing? [spoiler]can I has a cookie?[/spoiler]
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1 ReplyDon't let your memes be dreams.
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3 RepliesAre we being psyhologically studied?
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Dire Dragon is my favorite dragon :(
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2 RepliesThe comment on your posts bandwagon. Usually averages between 50-100 replies.
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3 RepliesOff topic is a great place to study human behavior.
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5 RepliesAnyone remember microwave it?
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please don't remind me of microwve it, am sorry
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1 ReplyAdd to the list •MadMax/Lincoln hate •Genuine Solaris hate •Anomaly hate •Hate directed at the sexy ninja daz
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2 RepliesAdd "conservative politics" to the list.
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You know, I was the one to stop Octagon from spamming their meme everywhere, and I have proof.
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1 Reply[Insert remark about Ardent here]
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14 Replies<Sees post <Opens <Sees memes and is pleased <No harambe <Leaves disappointed.
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Offtopic for Dummies[spoiler]if you're a dummy then this is where you belong, if you're not then why aren't you doing something better with your life[/spoiler]
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2 RepliesMicrowave it?
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3 RepliesWe need to manufacture this book
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Edited by Commander Tempu: 12/16/2016 7:19:52 PMyou forgot 420. Also People do lots of dumb things without thinking. This is why most young people need to learn those lessons of what is acceptable and what makes them look stupid. Trolls have that bandwagon effect as well. Stupid seems to infect stupid people or they are ignorant amounting to the same thing.
