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Navigating a Revolution: Becoming Fluent in 1337

Join the stages of 1337 fluency and revolution for a unique perspective on online culture and societal change. Experience the journey from discovery to convalescence, embracing geeky pasts or societal unrest.

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Navigating a Revolution: Becoming Fluent in 1337

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  1. How a Revolution is likebecoming fluent in 1337 573\/3|\| \/\/17714/\/\5

  2. Stage 1: Incubation • During the initial stage of 1337 fluency, the subject is introduced to the world of internet communication. Perhaps he or she gets AIM to talk to a friend or visits an online forum. At any rate, the subject stumbles upon an instance where t3h 1337 is used and becomes curious as to what this “1337” is and why it so incredibly awesome. • During a revolution, tension begins to build up between the people and their government. Some people begin to think about revolution, but it generally is not widespread yet.

  3. Stage 2: Symptomatic • During the symptomatic stage of 1337 fluency, the subject becomes increasingly immersed in the computer culture. Grammer skillz are go down teh drain as a result of typing too fastly. Dur1ng t3h st4g3 Kn0Wn a5 b4By 1337, t3h sUbj3c7 b3g1n5 t0 sub5717u73 13773r5 f0r nuMb3Rs. C0mM0n sYMpt0mS ar3 t3h phR453s “All Your Base are Belong to Us”, “LOL”, “ROFL”, “Oh Ehm GEE!!!”, “OWNED!!!” 4nd l473R “PWNT!!1!”, “R0xX0Rz M3h B0xX0Rz”, and • During a revolution, the nation begins to move toward anti-governmental propaganda and eventually unorganized violence and rioting.

  4. Stage 3: Crisis • |)|_||21|\|6 7|-|15 57463 0|^|-| 1337 |^|-|1|_|3|\|(`/, 73|-| 5|_|8_|3(7 (4|\| |\|0 10|\|63|2 |^|-||_||\|(710|\| |\|0|2/\/\411`/ 1|\| 50(137`/. 73|-| 1337 |-|4><><0|2 (|_|17|_||23 (0|\|5|_|/\/\35 |-|15 \/3|2`/ 50|_|1. 7|-|3|23 15 |_17713 |-|0|^3 |^|-|0|2 |237|_||2|\|. 411 481|_17`/ 70 (0/\/\|_||\|1(473 /\/\4`/ 83 1057 |^|-|0|23\/3|2. |-|3 \/\/177 |^|-|0|23\/3|2 83 148313|) 45 4 |\|3|2|), |\|0 /\/\4773|2 |-|0\/\/ 1337 |-|3 /\/\4`/ 83, |\|0|2 73|-| (0/\/\|^1373|\|355 0|^|-| |-|15 |23(0\/3|2`/. • During this stage of a revolution, the nation breaks into widespread, organized violence and perhaps even civil war.

  5. Stage 4: Convalescence • The subject’s recovery, if any, must be gradual and careful, and will never truly be complete. Just like a recovering drug addict, the recovering nerd must make small steps toward recovery. Perhaps he gets a girlfriend and some friends that are not located within a fantasy world. Unfortunately, he will never be able to recover fully from his experience with 73|-| 1337, and will always at least remember his nerdy past. If the subject has not reached this stage by the age of 18, there is no hope of return. • During this stage of a revolution, the country returns to peace, either with the rebellion put down or with the old government overthrown.

  6. Which stage do you fit into? • Have you ever… • Stage 1 • Used AIM, MSN, ICQ or another chat program • Used the Internet • Stage 2 • Watched a flash movie • Used the word “teh” on purpose • Played an online game for more than 2 hours • Been accused of using “b4by 1337” / “t4rd 1337” • Blogged • Talked to somebody from another state/country online • Used a pseudonym online (i.e. Sir Bobbington) • Stage 3 • “Owned”/ “PWNZOR’D” somebody • Been able to understand the corresponding slide • Memorized the lines in a flash movie • Accused somebody of using “848`/ 1337” • Realized that you have never seen most of your friend’s faces (pictures don’t count) • Played an online game for 6+ hours or any game for more than 12 hours • Not gone to the bathroom for six hours because you didn’t want to leave your game • Memorized the lyrics to a Japanese song • Seen any of these pictures somewhere besides this powerpoint • Stage 4 • Had a girlfriend/boyfriend that you have talked to in real life • Been to a party that did not include a gaming console or the internet • Turned off the computer to talk to hang out with friends • Accumulated more than 20 real-life friends • Made a powerpoint to make fun of what you were about a year ago

  7. Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself “Am I 1337 enough?” Or perhaps you are a nerd that is just too 1337? No matter what the case, we have the answers! http://bobbingtonproductions.hostiz.com/ Don’t delay! Be 1337 today!

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