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:''This article is about dishonorable Smash excuses. For the smasher, see [[John Padilla]]. | :''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 | 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, thus coining 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. | ||
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===No Johns=== | ===No Johns=== | ||
The phrase "No Johns" means "no excuses". It is frequently used as a retort when another player uses an excuse. | The phrase "No Johns" means "no excuses". It is frequently used as a retort when another player uses an excuse. | ||
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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, thus coining 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
The phrase "No Johns" means "no excuses". It is frequently used as a retort when another player uses an excuse.
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