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{{for|other uses of John|John (disambiguation)}} | {{for|other uses of John|John (disambiguation)}} | ||
In the Smash community, a '''John''' is an excuse for a player's underperformance that results in a loss in a ''Smash Bros.'' game, for example not using the correct attack, having a poor [[controller]], or narrowly losing a match, among others. It can be considered an equivalent to the word "excuse". In addition to its use as a noun, the term can also be used as a verb, where players can be accused of "Johning". "No Johns" has also seen use, primarily to counter players who are said to be Johning. A "prejohn" is an additional variant of the term, used to describe making excuses before the start of a tournament or set, in order to downplay the legitimacy of an opponent's victory before the competition begins. Making excuses for why a player lost is generally frowned upon by the ''Smash'' community, and players who repeatedly John are often criticized for making these excuses. | In the ''Smash'' community, a '''John''' is an excuse for a player's underperformance that results in a loss in a ''Smash Bros.'' game, for example not using the correct attack, having a poor [[controller]], or narrowly losing a match, among others. It can be considered an equivalent to the word "excuse". In addition to its use as a noun, the term can also be used as a verb, where players can be accused of "Johning". "No Johns" has also seen use, primarily to counter players who are said to be Johning. A "prejohn" is an additional variant of the term, used to describe making excuses before the start of a tournament or set, in order to downplay the legitimacy of an opponent's victory before the competition begins. Making excuses for why a player lost is generally frowned upon by the ''Smash'' community, and players who repeatedly John are often criticized for making these excuses. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
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As the crew began to gain more exposure, including attending tournaments out of state, they still used the term "John" and its variants, spreading usage of the term to other crews and players; the term eventually became widespread throughout the ''Melee'' community, and the members of the Crystal City Crew were surprised upon seeing its usage on [[Smashboards]]. | As the crew began to gain more exposure, including attending tournaments out of state, they still used the term "John" and its variants, spreading usage of the term to other crews and players; the term eventually became widespread throughout the ''Melee'' community, and the members of the Crystal City Crew were surprised upon seeing its usage on [[Smashboards]]. | ||
The smasher from which the term John originated still plays ''Melee'', under the tag "Turbo Ace" or "Tuner_Ace". | The smasher from which the term John originated still plays ''Melee'', under the tag "Turbo Ace" or "Tuner_Ace", regularly attending local tournaments in San Antonio, Texas. | ||
==Regional variants== | ==Regional variants== | ||
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In Mexico, the term "no Miltons" originated as a synonym after a player known as Milton who often made up excuses (like playing with a broken finger) whenever he lost a game in a tournament in 2009. The city of Tampico uses the term "Tiesar", after a player known as Tieso. | In Mexico, the term "no Miltons" originated as a synonym after a player known as Milton who often made up excuses (like playing with a broken finger) whenever he lost a game in a tournament in 2009. The city of Tampico uses the term "Tiesar", after a player known as Tieso. | ||
In Italy, a player living in Florence named demLong (a.k.a Dem) became infamous for similar behavior to John, with his most infamous claim being that he lost because his hands were cold. As time went on, his excuses became so creative and well-known that the usage of "no Dems" replaced "no Johns" in the whole country, reaching even the neighboring Switzerland. | In Italy, a player living in Florence named {{sm|demLong}} (a.k.a Dem) became infamous for similar behavior to John, with his most infamous claim being that he lost because his hands were cold. As time went on, his excuses became so creative and well-known that the usage of "no Dems" replaced "no Johns" in the whole country, reaching even the neighboring Switzerland. | ||
In the Netherlands, a player's mistakes, mis-inputs or encountered disadvantage states are often attributed to the ''[[rumble]]'' setting, which causes the controller to vibrate during getting hit or while performing certain moves. Having not turned off this setting is an often blamed scapegoat for a player's blunders. | In the Netherlands, a player's mistakes, mis-inputs or encountered disadvantage states are often attributed to the ''[[rumble]]'' setting, which causes the controller to vibrate during getting hit or while performing certain moves. Having not turned off this setting is an often blamed scapegoat for a player's blunders. | ||
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During [[EVO 2014]]'s ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' singles tournament, a short video was played that featured Nintendo of America's then-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> | During [[EVO 2014]]'s ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' singles tournament, a short video was played that featured Nintendo of America's then-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> | ||
In {{forwiiu}} and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', one of the [[name]]s that can | In {{forwiiu}} and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', one of the [[name]]s that can appear as an autopick name is "NOJOHNS". | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||