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'''Demolishisms''' are [[pun]]ning [[nicknames]] where symbols stand in for letters. | '''Demolishisms''' are [[pun]]ning [[nicknames]] where symbols stand in for letters. | ||
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+ | The use of figures for their phonetic equivalents in puns and names traces back to [[Ackermanese]] ("[[4sj]]" is a typical demolishism), but [[Alfred Bester]]’s 1953 [[novel]] ''[[The Demolished Man]]'' revived it as a [[fannish]] practice and inspired the term. | ||
Even in these less typographic days, demolishisms persist (helped along, no doubt, by Twitter and texting). For example, you will frequently see a [[convention]] [[badge]] labeled "&y &a" worn by [[filker]] and [[GT]] member [[Andy Anda]]. | Even in these less typographic days, demolishisms persist (helped along, no doubt, by Twitter and texting). For example, you will frequently see a [[convention]] [[badge]] labeled "&y &a" worn by [[filker]] and [[GT]] member [[Andy Anda]]. | ||
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Revision as of 16:12, 31 March 2024
Demolishisms are punning nicknames where symbols stand in for letters.
The use of figures for their phonetic equivalents in puns and names traces back to Ackermanese ("4sj" is a typical demolishism), but Alfred Bester’s 1953 novel The Demolished Man revived it as a fannish practice and inspired the term.
Even in these less typographic days, demolishisms persist (helped along, no doubt, by Twitter and texting). For example, you will frequently see a convention badge labeled "&y &a" worn by filker and GT member Andy Anda.
See also Ackermanese, nicknames.
From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959 |
Alfred Bester treated telepathy with imagination and talent in The Demolished Man, but its primary effect on us was in provoking Demolishisms. Actually the practice -- the use of figures for their phonetic equivalents in puns and names -- traces back to Ackermanese ("4sj" is a typical demolishism) but Besterfolk Duffy Wyg&, @kins, and $son [Wygand, Atkins, and Jackson] inspired a revival of the custom. Those who have/had applied to their names this technique include Vin¢ Clarke, Agberg, S&y S&erson, J&y / (Jean and Andy Young), etc. / Finlay and Horace Au had it applied but didn't take it up. If : Glencannon were a fan, doubtless he'd go along. |
Fanspeak | 1953— |
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