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Interrobang‽
Interrobang‽
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[[Image:interrobang.gif|frame|Interrobang‽]] [[Image:interroshield.jpg|frame|The interrobang, while well-intentioned, might just be the most obnoxious punctuation.]]
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[[Image:interrobang.gif|frame|Interrobang‽]]  
==Usage in Popular Culture==
==Usage in Popular Culture==
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The interrobang is a single punctuation meant to take the place of two others. It is used in sentences that would normally end in both a question mark and an exclamation point. Most people are not even sure how to call it up in a document, but...
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The interrobang is a single punctuation meant to take the place of two others. It is used in sentences that would normally end in both a question mark and an exclamation point. This includes sarcasm as well as incredulation. There are a number of ways to call it up in a document, including:
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*via <i>Wingdings 2</i> font: the <b>}]</b> key.
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*Via the <u>Wingdings 2</u> font: the <b>}]</b> key.
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*HTML: <b>& # 8 2 5 3 ;</b> (spaces added for demonstration purposes)
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*HTML: <b>& # 8 2 5 3 ;</b>
*Unicode: <b>U+203D</b>
*Unicode: <b>U+203D</b>
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*most people just copy & paste it from elsewhere.
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*Copying & pasting it from elsewhere.
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[[Image:interroshield.jpg|frame|The interrobang, while well-intentioned, might just be the most obnoxious punctuation.]]
==Usage in Popular Superhero Culture==
==Usage in Popular Superhero Culture==
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As defined by [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interrobang Merriam-Webster] <br>
As defined by [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interrobang Merriam-Webster] <br>
Read a [http://www.interrobang-mks.com Short History] <br>
Read a [http://www.interrobang-mks.com Short History] <br>
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http://www.worldwidewords.org/weirdwords/ww-int1.htm
 
==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Keeferman|Keeferman]] category
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*[[Keeferman|Keeferman]]
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Current revision as of 21:55, 1 September 2009

Interrobang‽

Interrobang‽

Contents

Usage in Popular Culture

The interrobang is a single punctuation meant to take the place of two others. It is used in sentences that would normally end in both a question mark and an exclamation point. This includes sarcasm as well as incredulation. There are a number of ways to call it up in a document, including:

  • Via the Wingdings 2 font: the }] key.
  • HTML: & # 8 2 5 3 ;
  • Unicode: U+203D
  • Copying & pasting it from elsewhere.


The interrobang, while well-intentioned, might just be the most obnoxious punctuation.

Usage in Popular Superhero Culture

According to the chroniclers at Keeferman.net:

An interrobang is a form of punctuation. It's the best form really. Some say it's what gives Keeferman his power. It's a combination questionmark/exclamationpoint. These days it seems almost a secret. Keeferman is bringing it back though. All those sarcastic comments and facetious questions that you didn't know how to punctuate? They take the interrobang.

References

As defined by Merriam-Webster
Read a Short History

See also

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