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Quiz about The Culture and Language of 1337
Quiz about The Culture and Language of 1337

The Culture and Language of 1337 Quiz


`//31(0|`/|3 70 ^^`/ [,]|_|12! If you could read that without even thinking, this is the quiz for you. Even if it took you a second to figure out or are still in wonder, I invite you to come venture to "teh" wonderful world of internet slang called leet

A multiple-choice quiz by biohazard930. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
biohazard930
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
274,840
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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796
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Question 1 of 10
1. The language of leet (or 1337) has roots dating back to the onset of the popularization of the internet, dating back to the 1980s. Since then, this internet shorthand, slang, or even language has expanded to common usage in the informal setting. But let's back up. First, can you tell me the English word from which the name "leet" or "1337" originates?

Answer: (Think "superior.")
Question 2 of 10
2. Can you tell me the actual form of internet community that had its heyday in the 1980s and helped cradle the birth of "leet"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This next term describes the specific language that was developed in the very early days of the internet with the strict purpose of bypassing keyword searches and filters. This "simpler" version of 1337 eventually began to develop into the 1337 we know and love today.
The term also is sometimes used as a synonym for "n00b." Can you name it?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Many phrases that have been transformed into acronyms could feasibly be claimed by the "leet" culture. Such examples that have even become "words" in their own right would include "LOL" and "ROFL." While these "words" are acronyms formed from phrases, can you name the "exciting" word commonly thought to be a "backronym"?

("Backronym" is a term for when a longer phrase is assigned to a pre-existing abbreviation.)
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The culture surrounding this symbolic language includes many popular internet phenomena, or memes. One such meme is that dealing with a conversation of unbelievable amazement. The conversation usually consists of three exchanged phrases, "O RLY?," "YA RLY," and "NO WAI," in conjunction with humorous images of what animal? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Several different spelling theories exist in the world of leet. Some alter each letter in a word(|-|3110), while others only substitute numbers for appropriate letters, leaving the others in their original form (h3110). Assuming I am a strict speller and only substitute numbers for appropriate letters, which of the following words could I not entirely symbolize? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. An example of 1337speak pervading to more common culture through the gaming community is this fictional Canadian video series, begun in 2004, that features the life and adventure of such characters as "pro gamer" Jeremy and FPS_Doug. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Let's get back to some 1337 grammar, shall we? While almost anything (within reason, of course) goes, there are at least some popular grammatical rules to 1337speak. Thus, can you point out the suffix that is not popularly used? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. One of the most popular words of 1337 and especially in the gaming community, this slang term is often used to mean another has been utterly dominated.
In internet security slang, it usually means that one has hacked into a restricted website and has unauthorized access.

Can you name this popular term?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. All right, you've now had nine questions about the history and usage of the language of 1337. You should now be an expert on it, right? Well, as a final test, I'd like for you to translate this phrase:

"7|-|47 `//45 t3h 5uX0|2z!!! 1 _||_|57 607 |>`//n3|) 8`/ 4 |V008!!"
Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The language of leet (or 1337) has roots dating back to the onset of the popularization of the internet, dating back to the 1980s. Since then, this internet shorthand, slang, or even language has expanded to common usage in the informal setting. But let's back up. First, can you tell me the English word from which the name "leet" or "1337" originates?

Answer: elite

In the "language of 1337," numbers and symbols are often substituted for letters. In this fashion, the pronunciation of the word "elite" was termed "3l337" and then popularly shortened to "1337," "l33t," or even back "in English" to "leet." There is much subjectivity in the spelling of 1337 words, but as a language originated from shorthand, it is more of a personal cipher with which each user can take his own special liberties.
2. Can you tell me the actual form of internet community that had its heyday in the 1980s and helped cradle the birth of "leet"?

Answer: Bulletin Board System

The Bulletin Board System (BBS) was the most successful precursor to the World Wide Web version of the internet most of us use today. Much like today, some BBS users were trying to download and share software (termed "warez"), ofttimes illegally. To help prevent such activity, some BBS servers implemented keyword searches in conversations in an effort to catch culprits. Thus, the well-versed and notable members of the community, the "Elite," began to form a language similar to 1337speak to circumvent these filters.
3. This next term describes the specific language that was developed in the very early days of the internet with the strict purpose of bypassing keyword searches and filters. This "simpler" version of 1337 eventually began to develop into the 1337 we know and love today. The term also is sometimes used as a synonym for "n00b." Can you name it?

Answer: B1ff

"B1ff" is the first "language" to arise from the need to circumvent keyword searches and filters.

"B1FF" was the username of humorist James "Kibo" Parry on Usenet, an early BBS-esque system. He was known for very asinine behavior, posts in all capital letters, a plethora of misspellings, and a very long and annoying signature.

Although "b1ff" is not often used, it is sometimes synonymous with "n00b," one displaying ignorant or asinine behavior.
4. Many phrases that have been transformed into acronyms could feasibly be claimed by the "leet" culture. Such examples that have even become "words" in their own right would include "LOL" and "ROFL." While these "words" are acronyms formed from phrases, can you name the "exciting" word commonly thought to be a "backronym"? ("Backronym" is a term for when a longer phrase is assigned to a pre-existing abbreviation.)

Answer: w00t

Initially a general word for excitement, "w00t" or "WOOT" has been retroactively defined to stand for "We Own[ed] the Other Team."

n00b is a derogatory term derived from "newbie," denoting one who is new to or inexperienced with something.

FAQ can be seen in even more formal situations outside the "leet" culture to mean "Frequently Asked Question."

"pr0n" is an intentional misspelling of "porn" or "pornography" in an original effort to bypass censors.
5. The culture surrounding this symbolic language includes many popular internet phenomena, or memes. One such meme is that dealing with a conversation of unbelievable amazement. The conversation usually consists of three exchanged phrases, "O RLY?," "YA RLY," and "NO WAI," in conjunction with humorous images of what animal?

Answer: Owl

As you may have guessed, the conversation is meant to be interpreted as "Oh, really?", "Yeah, really.", and "No way!". Sometimes, although not too often, a forth or fifth element termed "SRSLY?" (for "Seriously?") or "TTLY!" ("Totally!") is added.

In forums, this meme is often applied as a sarcastic remark to obvious points.

If you want to see the famous pictures, just type "O RLY" into an image search.
6. Several different spelling theories exist in the world of leet. Some alter each letter in a word(|-|3110), while others only substitute numbers for appropriate letters, leaving the others in their original form (h3110). Assuming I am a strict speller and only substitute numbers for appropriate letters, which of the following words could I not entirely symbolize?

Answer: wax

Usually, not all letters can be symbolized with numbers.
Common number substitutions are as follows:

A=4
B=8, 6
D=0
E=3
G=6, 9
I=1
L=1
O=0
P=9
S=5
T=7
Z=2

Thus, "3457" is "east," "9047" is "goat," and "910841123" is "globalize."
7. An example of 1337speak pervading to more common culture through the gaming community is this fictional Canadian video series, begun in 2004, that features the life and adventure of such characters as "pro gamer" Jeremy and FPS_Doug.

Answer: Pure Pwnage

Pure Pwnage (from ROFLMAO Productions) is filmed from the perspective of Kyle (Geoff Lapaire). Lapaire creates revenue through the "noobstore," which sells Pure Pwnage-related merchandise.
There are at least fourteen episodes to date, each depicting a different part of Jeremy's life. The series has helped to perpetuate some phenomena such as the "BOOM HEADSHOT" slogan, thanks to FPS_Doug.
8. Let's get back to some 1337 grammar, shall we? While almost anything (within reason, of course) goes, there are at least some popular grammatical rules to 1337speak. Thus, can you point out the suffix that is not popularly used?

Answer: "-pyr" on an adjective

Some popular expressions featuring these suffixes are as follows:

5ux0rz (sucks)
h4x0r (hacker)
pwnage (noun of "own")

They can even be used in other cases for rhythmic purposes:

r0x0r my b0x0r5 ("Roxor my boxors" or "Rock my boxers")
9. One of the most popular words of 1337 and especially in the gaming community, this slang term is often used to mean another has been utterly dominated. In internet security slang, it usually means that one has hacked into a restricted website and has unauthorized access. Can you name this popular term?

Answer: pwn

Thought to have arisen from a typo, "pwn" rose as a variation of "own," meaning to completely destroy another, especially in gaming.

Also, the word "pwn" has been featured in the 2006 "List of Words and Phrases Banished from the Queen's English for Misuse, Overuse and General Uselessness," by Lake Superior State University.
10. All right, you've now had nine questions about the history and usage of the language of 1337. You should now be an expert on it, right? Well, as a final test, I'd like for you to translate this phrase: "7|-|47 `//45 t3h 5uX0|2z!!! 1 _||_|57 607 |>`//n3|) 8`/ 4 |V008!!"

Answer: That sucked. I just got owned by a noob.

CONGRATULATIONS! You're now surely an expert at leet. Feel free to go play some online game and totally pwn some n00bs. Thanks for playing my quiz, and I hoped you enjoyed it!
Source: Author biohazard930

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