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'''"m stock m"''' is a phrase that is often repeated in the high-school [[quizbowl Discord]] community. The phrase is ostensibly used to point out the presence of [[stock clue]], though it can also serve as a general expression of affirmation.
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<onlyinclude>'''"m stock m"''' is a humorous{{citation needed}} variation on the phrase "[[m]]" that is often repeated in the [[highschool quizbowl Discord]] community. The phrase is ostensibly used to point out the presence of [[stock clue]]s in the modern meaning, though it is also used as a general expression of affirmation like "m" itself.</onlyinclude>
  
The phrase originates from [[Stefan Calin]], who often uses it ironically to describe very difficult science clues. It has since propagated throughout a variety of quizbowl-related Discord servers.
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The phrase was coined by [[Stefan Calin]] but has since propagated throughout a variety of quizbowl-related Discord servers.
 
 
==See Also==
 
*[[stock clue]]
 
*[[m]]
 
  
 
[[Category: Quizbowl lingo]]
 
[[Category: Quizbowl lingo]]
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[[Category: In-jokes]]

Latest revision as of 21:03, 26 October 2021

"m stock m" is a humorous[citation needed] variation on the phrase "m" that is often repeated in the highschool quizbowl Discord community. The phrase is ostensibly used to point out the presence of stock clues in the modern meaning, though it is also used as a general expression of affirmation like "m" itself.

The phrase was coined by Stefan Calin but has since propagated throughout a variety of quizbowl-related Discord servers.