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F@cking hashtags in movie titles lately

posted 10 years ago by Screen_Queen
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Really? And on a movie that's not even remotely Twitter related? Go kill yourselves.

You heart me? What is that? Is that like I love you for pussies?

[–] startswithaj 10 years ago

Yeah, I wish they would have added a scene with her Tweeting about being stuck with him or something. Or at least spent some time on Twitter to avoid having to talk to him.

Regardless, it was still a decent movie if you can get over the hashtag issue.

[–] armagecko 10 years ago

Hashtags did not originate with Twitter, kids. And Apple did not invent the telephone. Does mom know you're using the computer?

[–] startswithaj 10 years ago

I would hope she does, I mean, who doesn't use a computer?! Although I haven't seen her in 20+ years so I'm not able to confirm whether she believes I'm using a computer or not.

I certainly didn't mention anything on the origins of the hashtag and I'm fairly certain that the OP didn't either. Although the cursory search I just did suggest that the social media origin was with Twitter. Other social media outlets have adopted it since but from what I've read(admittedly not very much because I'm not going to spend a ton of time researching hashtags), it's social media origins were Twitter. Although I'm certain if I missed an article mentioning it's rise on Myspace back in the day or something similar, you'll mention it.

Regardless of the origins of the hashtag, one could argue that they are used more often and are more popular on Twitter than anywhere else. Rarely is a hashtag mentioned that doesn't involve Twitter. So it's not exactly a stretch to associate hashtags with Twitter.

[–] armagecko 10 years ago

I hesitate to even reply, as my original prod was enough to prompt investigation by anyone who truly wants to understand. But since it IS close to Halloween, and I'm up early and feeling grumpy, I'll gladly give you a noogie and take your candy.

"Although I'm certain if I missed an article mentioning it's rise on Myspace back in the day or something similar, you'll mention it."

Back in the day. MySpace. (Really. You're making this too easy.) Actually, you'll need to go a little further back, like, try the 1970s. Even the slightly curious would at least do a Wiki search, where they'd find: "The number sign was often used in information technology to highlight a special meaning." That's really all the filmmakers are saying with the title. Yes, they're exploiting the modern ubiquity of hashtags ala Twitter, but they're actually pointing out that the word "Stuck" in this instance has special meaning. (It's called polysemy, if you're interested.) If you've seen the film, then you understand. Or maybe not.

"I certainly didn't mention anything on the origins of the hashtag and I'm fairly certain that the OP didn't either."

No, but your lack of knowledge about hashtags caused both of you twits to incorrectly expect a "Twitter movie" - and then be unnecessarily disappointed when you didn't get your tweet fix - and THEN go on a public message board to announce your naÏveté. Consider this post a public service announcement: Do your homework before you a) go to the movies b) get your feelings hurt c) express your ignorance to the world.

Now. You okay? Good. Dust yourself off; here's a band-aid. I'm glad you liked the movie and I'm sorry you're an orphan and I hope, hope, hope that you someday learn to understand the humorous use of sarcasm. Cheers.

[–] fred1239 10 years ago

I read your post in Guy's voice for some reason.