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Filk - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Filk :
/filk/ [SF fandom, where a typo for "folk" was adopted as a
new word] A popular or folk song with lyrics revised or
completely new lyrics, intended for humorous effect when
read, and/or to be sung late at night at SF conventions.
There is a flourishing subgenre of these called "computer
filks", written by hackers and often containing rather
sophisticated technical humour. See double bucky for an
example. Compare grilf, hing and newsfroup.
[{Jargon File]
Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:
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Filk : /filk/ n.,v. [from SF fandom, where a typo for `folk' was adopted
as a new word] Originally, a popular or folk song with lyrics revised or
completely new lyrics and/or music, intended for humorous effect when
read, and/or to be sung late at night at SF conventions. More recently
(especially since the late 1980s), filk has come to include a great deal
of originally-composed music on SFnal or fantasy themes and a range of
moods wider than simple parody or humor. Worthy of mention here because
there is a flourishing subgenre of filks called `computer filks',
written by hackers and often containing rather sophisticated technical
humor. See double bucky for an example. Compare grilf, hing,
pr0n, and newsfroup.
Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:
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Example Usage of Filk |
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Renovationsf: Filk: RT @Shiminay: The art of Filking :) http://is.gd/5yAsb Ever hear the Lovecraft Society's take on Christmas songs? http://is.gd/5yACJ |
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Hugh_Kramer: A Filk song (science fiction fan) Christmas - http://shar.es/aOwN4 |
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CaamiG: eu tava assistindo o Filk divo *-*
ASUHAHSU |
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