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1138 (number)
1138 is the natural number following 1137 and preceding 1139.
1138 is the natural number following 1137 and preceding 1139.
2GAT123
2GAT123 is a fictional license plate number that has appeared in a number of television shows and movies.
2GAT123 is a fictional license plate number that has appeared in a number of television shows and movies.
420 (cannabis culture)
420, 4:20, or 4/20 is primarily a term used in North America and refers to the consumption of cannabis and, by extension, a way to identify oneself with cannabis subculture.
420, 4:20, or 4/20 is primarily a term used in North America and refers to the consumption of cannabis and, by extension, a way to identify oneself with cannabis subculture.
47 (number)
47 is the natural number following 46 and preceding 48.
47 is the natural number following 46 and preceding 48.
555 (telephone number)
Telephone numbers with the prefix 555 are widely used for fictitious telephone numbers in North American television shows, films, computer games, and other media.
Telephone numbers with the prefix 555 are widely used for fictitious telephone numbers in North American television shows, films, computer games, and other media.
69105 (number)
The number 69,105 was used as an in-joke at the United States computer game manufacturer Infocom.
The number 69,105 was used as an in-joke at the United States computer game manufacturer Infocom.
A113
A113 (sometimes A-113 or A1-13) is an inside joke present as an Easter egg in animated films created by alumni of CalArts, referring to the classroom number used by graphic design and character ...
A113 (sometimes A-113 or A1-13) is an inside joke present as an Easter egg in animated films created by alumni of CalArts, referring to the classroom number used by graphic design and character ...
Acme Corporation
The Acme Corporation is a fictional corporation that features prominently in the Road Runner/Wile E. Coyote cartoons as a running gag featuring outlandish products that fail catastrophically...
The Acme Corporation is a fictional corporation that features prominently in the Road Runner/Wile E. Coyote cartoons as a running gag featuring outlandish products that fail catastrophically...
Alan Smithee
Alan Smithee was an official pseudonym used by film directors who wish to disown a project, coined in 1968.
Alan Smithee was an official pseudonym used by film directors who wish to disown a project, coined in 1968.
All your base are belong to us
"All your base are belong to us" is a broken English phrase that became an Internet phenomenon or meme.
"All your base are belong to us" is a broken English phrase that became an Internet phenomenon or meme.
b3ta
B3ta is a high-profile British website, described as a "puerile digital arts community" by The Guardian.
B3ta is a high-profile British website, described as a "puerile digital arts community" by The Guardian.
Beck v. Eiland-Hall
Beck v. Eiland-Hall is a case filed before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2009 by political commentator Glenn Beck, concerning the satirical website "GlennBeckRapedAn...
Beck v. Eiland-Hall is a case filed before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2009 by political commentator Glenn Beck, concerning the satirical website "GlennBeckRapedAn...
Bush hid the facts
Bush hid the facts is a common name for a bug present in some Microsoft Windows applications, which causes a file of text encoded in ASCII or its superset to be interpreted as if it were UTF-16L...
Bush hid the facts is a common name for a bug present in some Microsoft Windows applications, which causes a file of text encoded in ASCII or its superset to be interpreted as if it were UTF-16L...
Castle thunder (sound effect)
Castle thunder is a sound effect that consists of the sound of a loud thunderclap during a rainstorm.
Castle thunder is a sound effect that consists of the sound of a loud thunderclap during a rainstorm.
Chuck the Plant
Chuck the Plant is a mascot of sorts in several of LucasArts' adventure games.
Chuck the Plant is a mascot of sorts in several of LucasArts' adventure games.
Church of the SubGenius
The Church of the SubGenius is a "parody religion" organization that satirizes religion, conspiracy theories, unidentified flying objects, and popular culture.
The Church of the SubGenius is a "parody religion" organization that satirizes religion, conspiracy theories, unidentified flying objects, and popular culture.
Cowznofski
Cowznofski is a running gag in-joke heavily used in the early years of MAD Magazine, usually as a character's last name, often with the first name "Melvin", occasionally "Lance" or "Irving."
Cowznofski is a running gag in-joke heavily used in the early years of MAD Magazine, usually as a character's last name, often with the first name "Melvin", occasionally "Lance" or "Irving."
Dick Miller
Richard "Dick" Miller (born December 25, 1928) is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who...
Richard "Dick" Miller (born December 25, 1928) is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who...
Dopefish
The Dopefish is a fictional fish that originated in the fourth Commander Keen video game, Secret of the Oracle, released in 1991.
The Dopefish is a fictional fish that originated in the fourth Commander Keen video game, Secret of the Oracle, released in 1991.
Drake's Plate of Brass
The so-called Drake's Plate of Brass is a forgery that purports to be the brass plaque that Francis Drake posted upon landing in Northern California in 1579.
The so-called Drake's Plate of Brass is a forgery that purports to be the brass plaque that Francis Drake posted upon landing in Northern California in 1579.
Drop bear
A drop bear (or dropbear) is a fictitious Australian marsupial.
A drop bear (or dropbear) is a fictitious Australian marsupial.
Easter egg (media)
A virtual Easter egg is an intentional hidden message or an in-joke in a work such as a computer program, web page, video game, movie, book, or crossword.
A virtual Easter egg is an intentional hidden message or an in-joke in a work such as a computer program, web page, video game, movie, book, or crossword.
Egbert B. Gebstadter
Egbert B. Gebstadter is a fictional author who appears in the indexes (and sometimes in the text) of books by Douglas R. Hofstadter.
Egbert B. Gebstadter is a fictional author who appears in the indexes (and sometimes in the text) of books by Douglas R. Hofstadter.
ETAOIN SHRDLU
ETAOIN SHRDLU is a nonsense phrase that sometimes appeared in print in the days of "hot type" publishing because of a custom of Linotype machine operators.
ETAOIN SHRDLU is a nonsense phrase that sometimes appeared in print in the days of "hot type" publishing because of a custom of Linotype machine operators.
Fictitious Internet resource
Fictitous Internet resources are websites, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, or other facilities that are purported to be associated with the Internet and are used in works of fiction or popular...
Fictitous Internet resources are websites, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, or other facilities that are purported to be associated with the Internet and are used in works of fiction or popular...
Florence Y'all Water Tower
The Florence Y'all Water Tower is an approximately water tower owned by the city of Florence, Kentucky that stands between the Florence Mall and interstate highways 75 and 71.
The Florence Y'all Water Tower is an approximately water tower owned by the city of Florence, Kentucky that stands between the Florence Mall and interstate highways 75 and 71.
Franz Bibfeldt
Franz Bibfeldt is a famous, fictitious theologian and in-joke among American academic theologians.
Franz Bibfeldt is a famous, fictitious theologian and in-joke among American academic theologians.
Godzilla roar
The Godzilla roar is the trademarked sound the film monster Godzilla makes in most of his movies.
The Godzilla roar is the trademarked sound the film monster Godzilla makes in most of his movies.
Gremlin
A gremlin is an imaginary creature commonly depicted as mischievous and mechanically oriented, with a specific interest in aircraft.
A gremlin is an imaginary creature commonly depicted as mischievous and mechanically oriented, with a specific interest in aircraft.
Hidden Mickey
A Hidden Mickey is a representation of Mickey Mouse that has been inserted subtly into the design of a ride, attraction, or other location in a Disney theme park or elsewhere on Disney prope...
A Hidden Mickey is a representation of Mickey Mouse that has been inserted subtly into the design of a ride, attraction, or other location in a Disney theme park or elsewhere on Disney prope...
Howie scream
The Howie scream (also known as the Howie Long scream or Screams 3; Man, Gut-wrenching Scream And Fall Into Distance) is a frequently-used film and television stock sound effect for ...
The Howie scream (also known as the Howie Long scream or Screams 3; Man, Gut-wrenching Scream And Fall Into Distance) is a frequently-used film and television stock sound effect for ...
In-joke
An in-joke, also known as an inside joke or in joke, is a joke whose humour is clear only people who are in a particular social group, occupation, or other community of common un...
An in-joke, also known as an inside joke or in joke, is a joke whose humour is clear only people who are in a particular social group, occupation, or other community of common un...
Leet
Leet, also known as eleet or leetspeak, is an alternative alphabet for the English language that is used primarily on the Internet.
Leet, also known as eleet or leetspeak, is an alternative alphabet for the English language that is used primarily on the Internet.
Leisure Suit Larry 4: The Missing Floppies
The actual fourth part of the scenario was never made for various reasons, but it is jokingly referred to by both Sierra and fans under the subtitle of The Missing Floppies.
The actual fourth part of the scenario was never made for various reasons, but it is jokingly referred to by both Sierra and fans under the subtitle of The Missing Floppies.
Magic smoke
Magic smoke (also called factory smoke or blue smoke) is smoke produced by malfunctioning electronic circuits.
Magic smoke (also called factory smoke or blue smoke) is smoke produced by malfunctioning electronic circuits.
Morley (cigarette)
Morley is a fictional brand of cigarette that has appeared in various television shows, films, and even video games that otherwise have no connections to each other.
Morley is a fictional brand of cigarette that has appeared in various television shows, films, and even video games that otherwise have no connections to each other.
Mull of Kintyre test
The Mull of Kintyre test or Mull of Kintyre rule was an unofficial guideline said to have been used by the British Board of Film Classification in the United Kingdom to decide whether an i...
The Mull of Kintyre test or Mull of Kintyre rule was an unofficial guideline said to have been used by the British Board of Film Classification in the United Kingdom to decide whether an i...
Oceanic Airlines
Oceanic Airlines and less frequently Oceanic Airways are fictional airlines used in several films, television programs and comic books.
Oceanic Airlines and less frequently Oceanic Airways are fictional airlines used in several films, television programs and comic books.
Order of the Occult Hand
The Order of the Occult Hand is a whimsical secret society of journalists who have been able to slip the meaningless and telltale phrase "It was as if an occult hand had…" in print as a sort of ...
The Order of the Occult Hand is a whimsical secret society of journalists who have been able to slip the meaningless and telltale phrase "It was as if an occult hand had…" in print as a sort of ...
Phrases from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a comic science fiction series created by Douglas Adams that has become popular among fans of the genre as well as members of the scientific community.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a comic science fiction series created by Douglas Adams that has become popular among fans of the genre as well as members of the scientific community.
Potrzebie
Potrzebie is a Polish word popularized by its non sequitur use as a running gag in the early issues of Mad not long after the comic book began in 1952.
Potrzebie is a Polish word popularized by its non sequitur use as a running gag in the early issues of Mad not long after the comic book began in 1952.
Proof by intimidation
Proof by intimidation AKA Argumentum verbosium or Proof by Verbosity.
Proof by intimidation AKA Argumentum verbosium or Proof by Verbosity.
Running gag
A running gag, or running joke is a literary device that takes the form of an amusing joke or a comical reference and appears repeatedly throughout a work of literature or other form of st...
A running gag, or running joke is a literary device that takes the form of an amusing joke or a comical reference and appears repeatedly throughout a work of literature or other form of st...
See You Next Wednesday
See You Next Wednesday is a recurring gag in most of the films directed by John Landis, usually referenced as a fictional film.
See You Next Wednesday is a recurring gag in most of the films directed by John Landis, usually referenced as a fictional film.
Snipe hunt
A snipe hunt, a form of wild-goose chase that is also known as a fool's errand, is a type of practical joke that involves experienced people making fun of credulous newcomers by giving th...
A snipe hunt, a form of wild-goose chase that is also known as a fool's errand, is a type of practical joke that involves experienced people making fun of credulous newcomers by giving th...
Squiddy Awards
The Squiddy Awards, also known as The Squiddies, were the annual awards given by the participants in the Usenet newsgroup rec.arts.comics through 2004.
The Squiddy Awards, also known as The Squiddies, were the annual awards given by the participants in the Usenet newsgroup rec.arts.comics through 2004.
Taro Tsujimoto
Taro Tsujimoto is an imaginary ice hockey player who was legally drafted by the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres 183rd overall in the 11th round of the 1974 NHL Entry Draft.
Taro Tsujimoto is an imaginary ice hockey player who was legally drafted by the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres 183rd overall in the 11th round of the 1974 NHL Entry Draft.
Tarzan yell
The Tarzan yell is the distinctive, ululating yell of the character Tarzan, as portrayed by actor Johnny Weissmuller in the films based on the character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, starting...
The Tarzan yell is the distinctive, ululating yell of the character Tarzan, as portrayed by actor Johnny Weissmuller in the films based on the character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, starting...
The Book of Mozilla
The Book of Mozilla is a computer Easter egg found in the Netscape and Mozilla series of web browsers.
The Book of Mozilla is a computer Easter egg found in the Netscape and Mozilla series of web browsers.
The Complexity of Songs
"The Complexity of Songs" was an article published by Donald Knuth, an example of an in-joke in computer science, namely, in computational complexity theory.
"The Complexity of Songs" was an article published by Donald Knuth, an example of an in-joke in computer science, namely, in computational complexity theory.
The Game (mind game)
The Game is a mental game where the objective is to avoid thinking about The Game itself.
The Game is a mental game where the objective is to avoid thinking about The Game itself.
The Spanish Inquisition (Monty Python)
"The Spanish Inquisition" is a series of sketches in Monty Python's Flying Circus, Series 2 Episode 2, first broadcast 22 September 1970, parodying the real-life Spanish Inquisition.
"The Spanish Inquisition" is a series of sketches in Monty Python's Flying Circus, Series 2 Episode 2, first broadcast 22 September 1970, parodying the real-life Spanish Inquisition.
Tuckerization
Tuckerization is the act of using a person's name in an original story as an in-joke.
Tuckerization is the act of using a person's name in an original story as an in-joke.
Typographical personification
Typographical personifications are usually better known by a myriad of colorful and fanciful names, such as Typo fairies, Typo demons, and the like.
Typographical personifications are usually better known by a myriad of colorful and fanciful names, such as Typo fairies, Typo demons, and the like.
User error
A user error is an error made by the human user of a complex system, usually a computer system, in interacting with it.
A user error is an error made by the human user of a complex system, usually a computer system, in interacting with it.
Wilhelm scream
The Wilhelm scream is a film and television stock sound effect first used in 1951 for the film Distant Drums.
The Wilhelm scream is a film and television stock sound effect first used in 1951 for the film Distant Drums.
Wormhole X-Treme!
"Wormhole X-Treme!" is an episode from Season 5 of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1.
"Wormhole X-Treme!" is an episode from Season 5 of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1.