Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not/Outtakes

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Since Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not was first written, a number of proposed additions never made it in. These are outtakes from the official policy, and while most of them are true, none of them should be considered official policy.

Warning: Read at your own risk.

Wikipedia does not use no double negatives

It sure ain't got none no more.

What Wikipedia is not, according to the Blogosphere

It's really amazing to learn the things that Wikipedia is not...

Wikipedia is not a brand of pop

And even if it was, nobody would buy it.

Fanta's better.

Wikipedia is not your mom

sorry, couldn't resist

Wikipedia is not a urinal

Hey, you! Do that stuff over there, or there.

Wikipedia is not a sock

I mean, does it smell bad? No! Then it's not a sock!

W1k1p3d14 i5 n07 a p14c3 4 l3375p33K!!!

if U y00z l3375p33k heer, u wil get Pwn3d.

Wikipedia is not a graveyard

So don't put dead bodies in here.

Wikipedia does not bite

OW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wikipedia is not a place to get drunk

Awwww, man. That's no fair.... but it's okay if we're drunk already, right?

Wikipedia is not a swimming pool

Cannonball!!!! Aww, crap! I broke my computer.

Wikipedia is not your great aunt Agnes

Thank God!

Wikipedia is not your husband/wife

Need I explain more?

Wikipedia is not communism

Despite the assertions of many a vandal, Wikipedia is not, in fact, communism. Jimbo Wales is not really Che Guevara or Emma Goldman, Larry Sanger is not Trotsky, and Wikipedia was not founded in a bloody and violent armed revolution against Encyclopædia Brittanica imperialism. Furthermore, no matter what anyone will tell you, Wikipedia is not owned in common by the workers. Wikipedia belongs to the world. From each according to his/her convenience and addiction, to each according to his/her bandwidth (as long as the site is still up).

Wikipedia is not David Hasselhoff

It is true that Wikipedia is far more popular in Germany than in its native United States. It is true that Wikipedia is often surrounded by attractive women in bikinis. And it is true that Wikipedia has more "cool" and "sex appeal" than any other 1980's TV star. Despite these similarities, however, Wikipedia is not David Hasselhoff.

Wikipedia is not the Second Coming

Wikipedia is bigger than Jesus.^[1] Wikipedia is even bigger than the Beatles!^[2] Hell, it's even bigger than me.^[3] But only just. Wikipedia is even making a run at porn.^[4] Wikipedia is more important than life.^[5] Wikipedia is bigger than the universe.^[6] Where will this end?

Wikipedia is not a cabal

Wikipedia is only run by a cabal. Of thousands. But don't worry—you, too, can join the cabal by making a history of constructive, high-quality edits. That, and learn the secret password. (It's "BANANAS.")

Wikipedia is not a site opposing random and trivial fictional stuff

On the contrary. Wikibooks and Wikia were created for a reason.

Wikipedia is not a place to masturbate

Wikipedia is not a porn site or any other place to masturbate. Every masturbation or "varied sex" infobox has been deleted. See {{User varied sex}}.

While Wikipedia is not pr0n, it is also not not pr0n. If that makes any sense.

Wikipedia is not a place for perky people

^_^ =3 :D ;D =) ;-) =^_^= ^^ >_> :) :P

Wikipedia is a place for well-written articles on pokémon

One of our best articles actually is about a Pokémon! (At least, it was.)

Wikipedia is not a place to find The Truth

The Truth is out there . . . wait, sorry, I mean out there. Really. I mean it. Turn off the computer and go outside now. You have had enough for one day.

Wikipedia is not a place to boost one's ego

Perhaps this one should be officially added, now that the edit count tools are whack, and considering that the vast majority of editors are non-notable individuals.

Wikipedia is not an MMORPG

Granted, we have edit counts for levels (but not to the extent of Everything 2); edit distribution and othat stats; administrators, arbitrators, vandals, and so on for classes; sockpuppets for using "summons" on a hacked character; over 1.3 million players; over 1,130,000 locations (including 900+ Featured towns and cities), pubs (talk pages); quest rewards (barnstars); boss battles (FAC); class change trials (RFA), and battle arenas (AIV).

Wikipedia is not a place to tell really filthy but totally funny jokes

I told you it wasn't.

Wait a second, it so is...

Wikipedia is not Pokemon Yellow

Once you get 8 Good Article badges, you won't be going to fight the Elite Four (Raul, Jimbo, Curps, and SimonP).

Wikipediä ist nicht nur für Deutsche

Wikipediä ist für die Welt. Ja, die Deutschewikipediä ist more popular than die Englishwikipediä, Ja, Deutschland hat die only Printedwikipediäeditiön in die Welt. Ja, Wikipediä supports Ünicöde, allowing für Lötsöfümläuts. Ja, Jimbo Wäles ist der Übermensch prophesied by Deutschphilözopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Und finally, ja, Wikipediä ist pronounced mit einem "V-soünd" as you call it in Englisch. Nonetheless, Wikipediä ist nicht nur für Deutsche!

Wikipedia is not a kitten

Though sometimes cute and cuddly, Wikipedia is not a kitten. Please do not stroke it lovingly.

Wikipedia is not a sexual lubricant

No explanation needed.

Wikipedia is not just for Christmas

It is for life. Don't let the kids sit on it or pull it by the tail.

Wikipedia is not a giant, blue and green striped, pink and purple polkadotted, odorous, pizza-covered, telephone-eating, lederhosen-wearing, Republican, bloodstained homicidal maniac named Bob

This follows from the fact that Wikipedia is not Republican.

Wikipedia is not Wikipedia

Psych!

Wikipedia is not a spoon

But you can still eat soup with it, although it might be wise to invest in a new computer. Also, Wikipedia is there, as opposed to the spoon.

Wikipedia is not a duck

Now that's just despicable!

Wikipedia is not a place to post half-finished sentences

Half-finished articles and Candlejack are fine, but please finish your sen

Wikipedia is not a place for an argument

Yes it is. No it isn't. Yes it is. No it isn't.

That's not an argument, that's just a contradiction!

No it's not.

Yes it is. An argument is an intellectual process, intended to establish a proposition. That's not just saying, "No it isn't".

Yes it is.

No, it isn't.

Look -- if I argue with you, I must take up a contrary postion.

Wikipedia is not a place for vandalism

You said: "I think you are being anal retentive and a hardass, i see how the comments on the talk page of that are unconstrucitve but it was a joke and i thought that it would be okay on the talk page. regarding + Did anyone else think that this is some funny shit!?Cholga 19:02, 19 September 2006 (UTC) that is not vandalism it was a legitimate question about what people thought about the colbert report thing. WHAT OTHER VANDALISM ARE YOPU TALKING ABOUT, YOU SAID YOU COULD COME UP WITH ANOTHER EXAMPLE I AM FURIOUS I AM USING BOLD I AM A SUPERSTAR SHOW ME THE MONEY? I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THESE SUPPOSED OTHER EXAMPLESChola out"[reply]

I'm complaining about your claim that you have elephants in your back yard, that elephants live in Antarctica, and that they are overpopulating the world. Article discussion pages are to be used for improving the quality of the article and this is noted at the top of that particular article. Unconstructive edits are considered vandalism. --Yamla 19:38, 19 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia is not a window shade

You can't use it to darken your house. Well, you could print out articles and use those, but Wikipedia itself is not a shade. Don't even think about it.

Put down the pull cord and step away from the glass.

Wikipedia is not a place to communicate secret messages

By embedding them in blocks of otherwise innocuous text. Did I just give something away?

Wikipedia is not funny

Wikipedia is not some kind of clown here for your amusement. What's so funny about Wikipedia? Tell me. lol

Wikipedia is not on the internet

Usefulness? On *my* INTERNET?!

Wikipedia is not an online encyclopedia that comes in many languages and can be edited by users

Oh, wait. It is. Never mind.

Wikipedia is not written in code

let section = ("Wikipedia is not written in code") & if {
readerMood = (bored) then closeWindow;
else:
keepReading OR vomitUncontrollably;
repeatUntil laughter = (stopped) &then:
changePants (underwear) + changePants (trousers) & remember ("use bathroom before laughing")
if pants = (not wet/soiled) then continue reading|letter|word|line|paragraph|section|page
{&if
page = (boring) then (2F@$&ingBad4u) and mood= (Angry) - XP
soThen
vandaliseUncontrollably}
&endFunction} loopIf
discoveredByAdmin = false
}else{
if discoveredByAdmin = true then {
run4Life &pray that JimboWales (know) = doesNot
else
bleedOn (floor) & (mercy)begFor
ifDead then Pwn3d = true
endStatement}
}
bleep
end

Wikipedia is not for disambiguity

Wikipedia is not a place for disambiguity or Purple Toe-Eating fungus.

Is it?

Wikipedia is not ON WHEELS!!

Anymore, that is.

Wikipedia is not a flotation device

In the event that someone is drowning, do not throw Wikipedia to him/her. This will only make matters worse (see electrocution).

Wikipedia's Javascript doesn't mean be hyper

Perk!Perk!What?Blah!Let'splay!PLAYPLAYPLAY!*thud-snoooooooore*

Wikipedia doesn't have an infinite amount of processing power

So please don't add lots of links that could use up its bandwidth because the bandwidth is needed for real articles. Thank you very much.

Wikipedia is

not the

place to

create infinite

Headlines

like I am

doing now

Wikipedia is not the place to sabotage articles with personal info

Wkipedia is not the place to explain that Jim Hersha is a 12th grader in Arkansas who loves chocolate.

Wikipedia is not an airline

Wikipedia cannot process your flight arrangements, and Wikipedia does not have cheap flights. It also doesn't charge $2/min for a phone call.

Wikipedia will not help you see your boyfriend

Which didn't occur to Rebecca.

Wikipedia is not.

It was, but that didn't work so well.

Wikipedia is snot.

Wait..

Wikipedia is not for everyone

Please consult your doctor before starting Wikipedia. Do not use if under the influence of alcohol. Serious side effects, such as vandalism, explosion of cranium due to overflow of knowledge, or extreme headaches, may occur. If you experience an erection lasting longer than four hours, consult your doctor. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while using Wikipedia. If you start experiencing discoloration of your right toes, discontinue use of Wikipedia and consult a doctor.

Wikipedia is for everyone

Please do not consult your doctor before starting Wikipedia. Use if under the influence of alcohol. Serious side effects may not occur. Do drive or operate heavy machinery while using Wikipedia. When you start experiencing discoloration of your right toes, continue use of Wikipedia and don't consult a doctor.

Wikipedia is not my beautiful house

Nor is it my beautiful wife.

Wikipedia is not the call of the Seventh Trumpet of the End Times

It does, however, hang out with war, famine, death, and pestilence.

Wikipedia is not the Governor of California

Hasta la vista, one-liners!

Wikipedia is not gay

He is going out with google.com. I heard he got her pregnant!

Wikipedia is not in the process of sucking

Depending on what your reply is, you could suffer... *cocks shotgun* Any Questions?

Wikipedia is not also in the process of blowing

Do note that although this is the alternative of sucking, you should think accordingly as to whether it does or does not blow. *waves shotgun*

Wikipedia is not my shotgun

It isn't really possible to blast your enemies in the face with Wikipedia, although additional cardiovascular damage may occur as a result, making it roughly as dangerous.

Wikipedia is not a game

Too many people think it is.

Wikipedia is not a carrot

Wikipedia is also not Britannica, ~~nor is it a radish~~.^[7]

Wikipedia is not original research.

Wikipedia is not a GameShark

You can't use Wikipedia to make your life as easy as breathing. It leads to serious problems.

Wikipedia is not deodorant

Yup.....what were you expecting something funny? Well your not gunna get it cuz it really isn't deodorant.

Wikipedia is not a banana

Don't throw it on the floor and let people fall on it. JONJONBT^{Talk to me!} 02:06, 6 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia is not any kind of fruit or vegetable

It is a website. Well duhhhhh!!

Wikipedia is not The Matrix

Although it is an alternate reality of sorts.

Wikipedia will not help you lose weight

That why dieting and/or exercise were created.

Wikipedia is not a pipe

Or, as the French would say, Wikipédia n'est pas une pipe.

Wikipedia is not sold in stores

So call now! The next fifty callers receive a free Wiktionary! Sorry, no CODs

Wikipedia is not gonna take it

no, it ain't gonna take it, Wikipedia's not gonna take it, anymore

Wikipedia is not a member of The Solar Federation.

But thanks for letting us know you have assumed control

Wikipedia is not blasphemy and/or madness

THIS... IS... WIKIPEDIA!!

Wikipedia is not not not not not an encyclopedia

Of course it's not not not not not. It is, however, not not not a fruit.

No, Wikipedia is not the rule of double negation

No, no, it is not.

Wikipedia is not Uncyclopedia

For those without comedic tastes, the so-called experts at Wikipedia think they have an article about Wikipedia.

“That's right! You tell 'em!“

~Oscar Wilde on Wikipedia is no Uncyclopedia

“Yup, you're right on the money there!“

~Kanye West

“In Soviet Russia, pedia wikis YOU!!“

~Russian Reversal on Wikipedia

“AAAAAAAA!“

~AAAAA AAAAA AA AAAAAAAAA!

Wikipedia is likely to be eaten by a Grue

Would you like to Restore, Restart, or Quit?

Wikipedia is not AAAAAAAAA

It's not BBBBBBBBBB, Meow, Woof or YYYYYYYYY either.

Wikipedia does not know the Ultimate Question

It does, however, know the |Ultimate Answer to Life, The Universe, and Everything

Wikipedia is not DeviantArt

Yay! First comment!
You've been tagged! Put this in your user page and send it to six other Wikipedians!
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WAAAA...Kawaii desu, ne? ^_^
Overall, I'd give Wikipedia very high marks. My only criticism is that the "anyone can edit" philosophy makes the website very prone to abuse. But, otherwise, a very good encyclopedia.
- Well, bitch, that's how my f***ing website works, so leave me f***ing alone.
  - Wow. You're mature </Sarcasm> If you're going to bitch every time someone gives you constructive criticism, then maybe you shouldn't be here.
SAVE THE YELLOW ALIEN!!! SAVE THE YELLOW ALIEN!!!

(three hours later...)

Wikipedia is in read-only mode for system maintenance.

Wikipedia is not yo mama

If Wikipedia tells you to do something, you don't necessarily have to do it. Now clean your room!

Wikipedia is not The Flying Spaghetti Monster

Please don't get your friends to worship it, please.

Wikipedia is not the place for cybersex

Go do that to a chat room, despite the fact that the person you're not talking to is not a blonde 19-year old girl.

sdrawckab gnihtyna tpecca ton lliw aidepikiW

.siht detpecca yeht ,nosaer emos rof tuB

Wikipedia is not your diary

For more information, see this page.

Wikipedia is not radioactive

Okay? It's safe. Just take off that damn protection suit, it smells like your ugly face!

Wikipedia is not Encyclopedia Dramatica

So don't do it for the lulz! Give us MOAR encyclopedic stuff!

Wikipedia is not Cyndi Lauper's house

No girl should just wanna have fun here. This is serious business!

Wikipedia is not The Price is Right

Come on down all you want, but you aren't winning a new car anytime soon.

Wikipedia is not the Paris Hilton Fanclub

Go to Jail. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.

Wikipedia is not a maid

Pick that up!

Wikipedia is not KAT-TUN

So take your kawaii's and kakkoii's elsewhere fangirls. D:<

Wikipedia is not suitable for vegetarians

It also isn't suitable for people with nut allergies.

Wikipedia is not The Weakest Link

You are, goodbye.

Wikipedia is not Final Fantasy X

There is no pilgrimage to becoming the high administrator, no maestor Wales to overthrow, no aeonpuppets to summon, and no overdrive edits to perform. The dead do not become fiends. No Wikiknights are battling Sin. You can't increase your power by negotiating the edit grid.

While Wikipedia is not censored, there is no fucking need to swear for no fucking reason.

Wikipedia is not cholostophobic

Not funny!

Wikipedia is not an organ donor

We're so selfish

Wikipedia is not asian

Die hard American, baby

Wikipedia is a place to watch Monday Night Football

Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na, Na Na, Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na, Dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun! Are you ready for some football!?

Footnotes

^ "Google Trends:wikipedia, jesus". Retrieved 2006-05-18. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
^ "Google Trends:wikipedia, beatles". Retrieved 2006-05-18. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
^ "Google Trends:Wikipedia, me". Retrieved 2006-12-07. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
^ "Google Trends:Wikipedia, porn". Retrieved 2006-12-07. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
^ "Google Trends:Wikipedia, life". Retrieved 2007-07-09. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
^ "Google Trends:wikipedia, universe". Retrieved 2006-07-12. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
^ "Wikipedia:Motto of the day/Nominations/Archive 1". pp. Item #22. Retrieved 2007-04-18.
^ "BBC News: BBC suspends phone competitions". Retrieved 2007-10-02. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
^ "BBC News: Richard and Judy in quiz apology". Retrieved 2007-10-02. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
^ "BBC News: Blue Peter says 'sorry' over cat". Retrieved 2007-10-02. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
^ "BBC News: ITV admits X Factor vote mistake". Retrieved 2007-10-02. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
^ "BBC News: BBC unearths new competition fake". Retrieved 2007-10-09. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
^ Lyrics Apathy ft. Ryu and Celph Titled - Can't Leave Rap Alone

[1] "Google Trends:wikipedia, jesus". Retrieved 2006-05-18. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[2] "Google Trends:wikipedia, beatles". Retrieved 2006-05-18. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[3] "Google Trends:Wikipedia, me". Retrieved 2006-12-07. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[4] "Google Trends:Wikipedia, porn". Retrieved 2006-12-07. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[5] "Google Trends:Wikipedia, life". Retrieved 2007-07-09. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[6] "Google Trends:wikipedia, universe". Retrieved 2006-07-12. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[7] "Wikipedia:Motto of the day/Nominations/Archive 1". pp. Item #22. Retrieved 2007-04-18.

[8] "BBC News: BBC suspends phone competitions". Retrieved 2007-10-02. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[9] "BBC News: Richard and Judy in quiz apology". Retrieved 2007-10-02. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[10] "BBC News: Blue Peter says 'sorry' over cat". Retrieved 2007-10-02. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[11] "BBC News: ITV admits X Factor vote mistake". Retrieved 2007-10-02. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[12] "BBC News: BBC unearths new competition fake". Retrieved 2007-10-09. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[13] Lyrics Apathy ft. Ryu and Celph Titled - Can't Leave Rap Alone

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