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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | A | + | A bromance is a modern slang term for the non-romantic relationship between two heterosexual males. It is a portmanteau of the words bro, implying a male friend, and romance. |
− | + | In this comic, Randall is implying the Wikipedia page for the word "bromance" should more accurately represent what most bromances actually are: Friendships. This could be a joke to reference the fact that some males prefer to not call friendships as such, for fear of looking unmasculine, or being confused as a gay couple. The comic makes light of the fact that the word bromance and friendship are interchangeable, and should be treated as such. | |
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− | In this comic, Randall is implying the Wikipedia page for the word "bromance" should more accurately represent what most bromances actually are: | ||
The comic later contains parts of the edited article, mocking the use of "bromance" in popular culture, implying that "friendships" can be used just as easily to describe platonic male relationships. | The comic later contains parts of the edited article, mocking the use of "bromance" in popular culture, implying that "friendships" can be used just as easily to describe platonic male relationships. | ||
− | Despite supposedly vandalizing the "bromance" article, the article is titled "friendship", giving | + | Despite supposedly vandalizing the "bromance" article, the article is titled "friendship", giving an appearance similar to [[1031: s/keyboard/leopard/|word-replacement browser extensions]]. |
− | The title text implies Randall does not agree with Wikipedia vandalism, except in the case of bromance/friendship, and also militia/fanclub, possibly to make light of the harsh sounding word in a negative light | + | The title text implies Randall does not agree with Wikipedia vandalism, except in the case of bromance/friendship, and also militia/fanclub, possibly to make light of the harsh sounding word in a negative light. |
− | + | In the wake of this comic, several Wikipedia pages were vandalized by IPs, among them {{w|Bromance}}, {{w|Militia organizations in the United States}} and {{w|Militia (United States)}}. So far, Bromance was already protected by an administrator against further attempts. | |
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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+ | [A Wikipedia style layout is shown for an article titled Friendship] | ||
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+ | :'''Friendship''' | ||
+ | :A Friendship is a close non-romantic relationship between two (or more) men, a form of affectional or homosocial intimacy.<sup>[1]</sup> | ||
+ | : Contents [Hide] | ||
+ | :1 Etymology | ||
+ | :2 Characteristics | ||
+ | :3 Portrayal of friendship | ||
+ | ::3.1 Celebrity and fictional friendships | ||
+ | ::3.2 Historical and political friendships | ||
+ | ::3.3 Gay-straight friendships | ||
+ | :4 See also | ||
+ | :5 References | ||
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+ | :'''Etymology''' | ||
+ | :''Friendship'' is a portmanteau of the words ''friend'' and ''ship''. Editor Dave Carnie coined the term in the skateboard magazine ''Big Brother'' in the 1990s to refer to the sort of relationships that develop between skaters who spend | ||
− | : | + | :'''Portrayal of Friendship''' |
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:'''Celebrity and Fictional Friendships''' | :'''Celebrity and Fictional Friendships''' | ||
− | :A number of celebrities have engaged in friendships with fellow celebrities. Examples include | + | :A number of celebrities have engaged in friendships with fellow celebrities. Examples include Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, described as "perhaps ''the'' pioneering friendship in showbiz history"<sup>[9]</sup> which led to a hit off-broadway play |
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− | :[ | + | :Friendship on television has also become more commonplace, with some critics tracing its origins back to shows such as ''The Odd Couple''.<sup>[14]</sup> In October 2008, ''TV Guide'' placed Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) and James |
− | : | + | :The Japanese and Korean music industry actively encourages friendship among male celebrities (particularly members of boy bands) as part of the fan service to please the audience.<sup>[19][20]</sup> |
+ | :In fiction, what had once been called buddy films have to a degree been rebranded as friendship films, although | ||
− | + | :'''Historical and political friendships''' | |
− | + | :Politically, the relationship between Bill Clinton and Al Gore has been called a precursor to the friendship.<sup>[6]</sup> The relationship between George W Bush and former press | |
− | + | :'''How to improve the "Bromance" Wikipedia article''' | |
{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
[[Category:Comics with color]] | [[Category:Comics with color]] | ||
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