Difference between revisions of "Widget"
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| − | This name has been incorrectly given to a variety of gremlin. Actually, according to [[Campbell]], it means "wonderful gadget". | + | This name has been incorrectly given to a variety of gremlin. Actually, according to [[John W. Campbell|Campbell]], it means "wonderful gadget". |
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| + | ''The [Widget], the [Wadget], and Boff'' is a well-known [[novella]] by [[Theodore Sturgeon]] that first appeared in November and December 1955 issues of ''[[F&SF]]''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:18, 21 November 2023
| From Fancyclopedia 1, ca. 1944 |
| This name has been incorrectly given to a variety of gremlin. Actually, according to Campbell, it means "wonderful gadget". |
The [Widget], the [Wadget], and Boff is a well-known novella by Theodore Sturgeon that first appeared in November and December 1955 issues of F&SF.
| Fanspeak |
| This is a fanspeak page. Please extend it by adding information about when and by whom it was coined, whether it’s still in use, etc. |
