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Forum: Vanilla

November 28, 2021, 23:30

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Sky's introduction of 'mob' into the lexicon

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Posted By Grotug

Thanks for the doom plugs, Gwarl! I will try to...

Thanks for the doom plugs, Gwarl! I will try to do an FDA of the first link as that looks very much up my alley.

Forum: Vanilla

November 27, 2021, 15:16

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Sky's introduction of 'mob' into the lexicon

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Posted By Grotug

He also pointed out the Everquest origins......

He also pointed out the Everquest origins... https://www.doomworld.com/forum/topic/125978-when-did-mob-come-to-mean-monster/?do=findComment&comment=2419991

Forum: Vanilla

November 27, 2021, 13:18

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Sky's introduction of 'mob' into the lexicon

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Posted By Grotug

Here is another example of 'mob' being used in a...

Here is another example of 'mob' being used in a similar way as ArmouredBlood: https://www.doomworld.com/news/the-newstuff-chronicles-382-r4018/

This one dates all the way back to 2011. The...

Forum: Vanilla

November 27, 2021, 13:04

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Sky's introduction of 'mob' into the lexicon

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Posted By Grotug

The second one down on this search page dates...

The second one down on this search page dates back to January 27, 2020

https://www.doomworld.com/search/?q=mob&page=11&sortby=relevancy&search_and_or=and

This example isn't as strong as the...

Forum: Vanilla

November 27, 2021, 12:47

Replies: 33

Sky's introduction of 'mob' into the lexicon

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Posted By Grotug

Now the question is, who used 'mob' to mean...

Now the question is, who used 'mob' to mean 'monster' in the singular first? Sky or someone over at Doomworld?

Forum: Vanilla

November 27, 2021, 12:36

Replies: 33

Sky's introduction of 'mob' into the lexicon

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Posted By Grotug

https://www.doomworld.com/search/?q=mob Have...

https://www.doomworld.com/search/?q=mob

Have a scroll down the search results at the above link. Half of them are clearly the traditional use of the word, a mob of monsters or people; but many are...

Forum: Vanilla

November 27, 2021, 12:31

Replies: 33

Sky's introduction of 'mob' into the lexicon

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Posted By Grotug

Honestly, I find this extremely strange. Another...

Honestly, I find this extremely strange. Another post that is absolutely, unequivocal meaning of a singular thing:

On 6/17/2021 at 11:55 AM, lubba127 said:
doom is good

URROVA said:
yeah...

Forum: Vanilla

November 27, 2021, 12:27

Replies: 33

Sky's introduction of 'mob' into the lexicon

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Posted By Grotug

Well, it appears someone over at Doomworld has...

Well, it appears someone over at Doomworld has used 'mob' to mean a single monster as well:

Posted November 11
On 11/10/2021 at 3:18 PM, Faceman2000 said:

Kute said: ...

Forum: Vanilla

November 27, 2021, 12:08

Replies: 33

Sky's introduction of 'mob' into the lexicon

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Posted By Grotug

I didn't make myself clear, I apologize. Yes, I...

I didn't make myself clear, I apologize. Yes, I was highlighting Rudolph's example as a use of 'mob' I was accustomed to seeing, to mean a group.

Anyway, it wasn't hard to find examples of 'mob'...

Forum: Vanilla

November 27, 2021, 09:27

Replies: 33

Sky's introduction of 'mob' into the lexicon

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Posted By Grotug

I should have clarified: I am also aware of this...

I should have clarified: I am also aware of this use of mob as a group of monsters, that's why I referenced the quote from Doomworld, because that was an example of 'mob' being used how I am...

Forum: Vanilla

November 26, 2021, 22:12

Replies: 33

Sky's introduction of 'mob' into the lexicon

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Posted By Grotug

Sky's introduction of 'mob' into the lexicon

When I learned that language is a living, moving thing, it sorta blew my mind. I used to always think of language as this static thing that got invented and then we wrote down the words with their...

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