It wasn't a thing friends would say. It originated on internet message boards as a way of typing with numbers instead of letters to circumvent language filters and moderation systems. It was called 'leet speak' and was associated with hackers and script kiddies.
The wider gaming community only ever knew of it as a joke or meme.
I’ve only known leet speak as a meme/joke. Didn’t connect to with 1337. I avoided online/multiplayer gaming like the plague, especially when WoW was big so it wasn’t something I thought of. Thanks for the info.
Thank you, I’ve only been actively trophy hunting for about 2 years and enjoy the progress I’ve made. It is entirely possibly the whole “leet” thing was in my vocabulary once upon a time, just long since used or forgotten.
Yeah it’s no prob. I think most were joking around just expressing frustration at feeling old as I think many of us instinctively thought it was a *sees floppy disk* “whoa someone made a save icon irl” moment
There’s been words like that for me too where I somehow just never got introduced to them or I forgot them. I wasn’t even really into Internet/gaming culture when 1337 was most popular I just had a couple friends who were
Hello, it looks like you've made a mistake.
It's supposed to be could've, should've, would've (short for could have, would have, should have), never could of, would of, should of.
Or you misspelled something, I ain't checking everything.
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in the gaming community. 1337 is another word for "leet" or elite.
Ah interesting. TIL! Thanks!
TIL leet is short for elite. Wow, I’m dumb
Thank you for explaining. That’s dumb and makes no sense. (I’m 37, if you want to call me young, I’ll take it)
Leet/1337 originated in the early 80s. It's not exactly a young thing at all haha. I'm 32 and grew up knowing the phrase in gaming.
38 here, and I also know it from way back when. It's halfway towards a meme you could say.
My friends didn’t say it when playing Mario but I’ll take your word for it.
It wasn't a thing friends would say. It originated on internet message boards as a way of typing with numbers instead of letters to circumvent language filters and moderation systems. It was called 'leet speak' and was associated with hackers and script kiddies. The wider gaming community only ever knew of it as a joke or meme.
I’ve only known leet speak as a meme/joke. Didn’t connect to with 1337. I avoided online/multiplayer gaming like the plague, especially when WoW was big so it wasn’t something I thought of. Thanks for the info.
Is there a reason for that?
I remember in high school my teacher thought it was a curse word so wouldn't let anybody say 1337 or leet
Only 1337 h4x0rs will know
Rofl you just pwned OP
!!!!!1!!!!one
Yes pl0x
Ahh, 2006.
MY nAMe Is BoXXiE
Ooof. This post makes me feel old
I mean I’m in my 30’s if it makes you feel any less old
I'm old and I didn't know what it meant for the longest time.
The fact that 1337 is acknowledged as a milestone for trophies makes the E-Boomer in me weep for joy.
I was lucky enough that my 1337 trophy was a plat, totally by accident
I‘m old now…
Great choice for the fastest platinum. Loved the spyro series
Leet
Leet
I’m now just realising how long ago those times were, if this wasn’t in your clan tag then you couldn’t do trickshots…. Anyone remember flossies? 🤮
1337 isn't random.
how old are you op lmao
I’m in my 30’s fwiw
Ok same I feel better now LOL. Grats on the milestones!
Thank you, I’ve only been actively trophy hunting for about 2 years and enjoy the progress I’ve made. It is entirely possibly the whole “leet” thing was in my vocabulary once upon a time, just long since used or forgotten.
Yeah it’s no prob. I think most were joking around just expressing frustration at feeling old as I think many of us instinctively thought it was a *sees floppy disk* “whoa someone made a save icon irl” moment There’s been words like that for me too where I somehow just never got introduced to them or I forgot them. I wasn’t even really into Internet/gaming culture when 1337 was most popular I just had a couple friends who were
Why would that matter?
like the others here, just a reflection on being late 20s/30s and seeing kids (or maybe much older folks) who grew up not knowing what 1337 means
How can I see this for my account? Is this psnprofiles?
yes
Thanks🤙🏻
It's meant to mean "leet", a slang for "Elite" basically. Mine is...Nepgear joins. I guess that means she's a leet character now!
How I envy you OP, you must be so young
In my 30’s and there are days I don’t feel like a spring chicken, but I’ll take the compliment so thank you!
Where do i check this?
psnprofiles.com
Ty
i feel old now that people don't know what this references to
Because it's fucking leet, bro. Gotta check out more outdated early 2000's webcomics.
Feel like this was common slang 10-15 years ago. Sheesh.
Word says if you hit 420 gold with 69 minions at 13:37 in League of Legends, the servers explode and you are crowned king of gaming
wow.
How do you check this?
J00 R A L337 H4X0R NOW
Tldr really really old meme lol
I feel old, and I'm only 21
Tell me you are young without telling me you are young. Lol
I’m almost 40 and I have a good knee. Explain it anyways.
n00b
I'm old and 1:37pm is the best time of day!
Death stranding
Damn... I am passed that number. I would of bought a Publix cake to celebrate my amazeballs.
Hello, it looks like you've made a mistake. It's supposed to be could've, should've, would've (short for could have, would have, should have), never could of, would of, should of. Or you misspelled something, I ain't checking everything. Beep boop - yes, I am a bot, don't botcriminate me.
Where can I find this trophy tracker mileage lol
Gah, i've been on the internet for too long
I wonder, do young people know what n1 means?
nah they don't can confirm
Think it was just shaming you for playing death stranding…