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==Origin==
==Origin==
The term "No Johns" was started by the Crystal city crew from Texas and came about from a member named John that would make excuses for every loss he had.
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 {{Sm|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.
As a result of the escalating use of  "Johns" in the ''Smash'' community, the phrase "No Johns" has received equal popularity, often as a retort to players who use "Johns".
 
As a result of the escalating use of  "Johns" in the ''Smash'' community, the phrase "No Johns" has received equal popularity, often as a retort to players who use "Johns".  


==In Europe==
==In Europe==
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