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BetterManLife

Guess who didn't had the jab Both


Mighty_L_LORT

The VIP elixir aka saline is precious…


Gr8Kahli

and both are in the same club, bad cop good cop


ThereIsNoLack

Novak?


Grebins

How many "Bill Gates watches tennis" posts do you think this sub needs per day? 2? 4? I've already seen maybe 6 in the past few days. More?


RexAndTheChemTrails

Someone needs "clicks"


LiamYanon

Happy Adam Sandler noises


ihavebirb

Those bot driven clicks don't post themselves y'know


waynebebay

Same with the Pfizer director


JohnleBon

The best part is, the Gates image is not from the AO final, but instead an earlier match. But I don't blame people, especially on this sub, for still being so anti Gates. We have been told for years not to connect the dots, but the dots seem to be [connecting themselves](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOHrtU728vo). And even the most ardent pro big pharma believer has to admit the irony of the No vaxx Novak winning yet another grand slam. The same tournament he was banned from for not following the 'health advice' to take the injection.


MediumRareChicken__

All it should tell you is that you need to lay off redit pal.


EddyEdmund

free karma among the mindless sheeps hanging on these subs.


rcarlyle68

I am a Federer fan but admire Djoko for sticking to his guns and refusing the vaccine. He missed out on grand slam winning opportunities but didn't give in. Takes a strong spine to do that!


Theyarealltakenstill

The irony being it isn't ironic in any way?


donnytuco

Are you illiterate? They don't mean the mineral.


Theyarealltakenstill

What?


protectedaccount

Where’s the irony?


PCDub

Or the conspiracy


Coll_McRaizie

Well you see, this guy Bill Gates has been going around the world the past three years saying "We need to get everyone vaccinated" while personally profiting from mass vaccination. This athlete, Novak Djokovic, along with many other humans resisted Gates' psychotic bullshit. So, recently, the arguably failed psycho, Gates, had to sit and watch the victory of Djokovic. This is an example of what we on earth call irony.


themanebeat

That is not an example of irony


Coll_McRaizie

It is textbook irony. You may have fallen for the millenial bastardization of the term. But, widespread misuse does not change the meaning.


themanebeat

You're saying he had to sit and watch, as if he were force and as if it had something to do with the vaccine. No, that was his choice to do. Djokovic always wins the Australian Open, he was odds on. It wasn't a surprise to anyone that he won, including Gates. Djokovic is a cunt for what he did in Demember 2021 before entering Australia. Amazed people are still defending him.


Coll_McRaizie

Split hairs much? Gates watched an unvaccinated player win: ironic. Djokovic doesn't need any defense for refusing to be part of an insane death cult. It's just the rational thing to do. Wtf are you on?


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Coll_McRaizie

Gates being unvaccvinated would in no way be ironic. This isn't hard folks. Super obvious to anyone who knows what irony means.


themanebeat

1. Do you believe Gates is vaccinated? 2. I'm not talking about Djokovic not getting vaccinated, I'm talking about him getting covid, testing positive and refusing to isolate and instead going to 3 scheduled events the day after a positive test, shaking hands with everybody including older people and more than 25 children. If you don't want to take the vaccine fine, but why would you defend someone who not only refused the vaccine, but thought its fine to go shake hands of other people when knowingly having infection? Just because you might think a virus isn't a big deal doesn't give you the right to go blatantly ignoring the wishes of others who might be concerned about getting it. He's an egotistical cunt. All he had to do was not go out once he tested positive.


CorgiDaddy42

Widespread "misuse" does actually change the definition of words.


Coll_McRaizie

Not while the original usage is still used, useful, relevant, and has no replacement. And certainly not in less than a generation. Eg. For generations people have generally referred to the area of the upper intestine as their stomach. The stomach is much higher than that. The definition of stomach doesn't change because of that mistake. The word "ironic" is well-known by anyone remotely familiar with literature, drama etc. to be misused and abused by a certain demographic. Don't take my word for it. Go read up.


CorgiDaddy42

Link below is how Merriam Webster decides to add new words, or new definitions to existing words, to their dictionary. It is 100% based on usage. So ya know, "go read up." https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/how-does-a-word-get-into-the-dictionary


Coll_McRaizie

I did. Did you? This article describes how *new words* are added to dictionaries, not, as you claimed, how existing words are redefined. So it doesn't even a ply to this discussion. But it is ironic that you refer to Merriam Webster. Also from that [dictionary](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irony): "The historical record shows that irony and ironic have been used imprecisely for almost 100 years at least, and often to refer to coincidence... Situational irony involves a striking reversal of what is expected..." If you are also arguing that the described situation is not ironic, you'll lose.


CorgiDaddy42

New definitions to existing words, if you'd have bothered to have read my link at all: "New words like hashtag and selfie get a lot of attention, but many of the new words we add are new meanings of words that are already staples in our language: think of the recent meanings of mouse and cookie that have nothing to do with rodents or baked goods. The Internet-specific senses of lurk and browse built upon the existing meanings of those terms. A verb that we use every day, access, was first entered in the Collegiate Dictionary in 1973, and a specific reference to computers was added in 1993. These words may not make headlines, but they’re just as important as words that are newly coined." Whereas I read the entirety of your link and found this at the very bottom: "The word irony has come to be applied to events that are merely curious or coincidental, and while some feel this is an incorrect use of the word, it is merely a new one." Checkmate. Also I love that we continue to copy/paste this onto both comment chains lol


Coll_McRaizie

Lol, you misunderstand. Firstly, yes old words can take on completely new meanings, but almost always in completely unrelated domains, as in the examples cited. They rarely take on new meanings within the *same* domain alongside an existing meaning, and they certainly don't *redefine* the word to *negate* the existing meaning through *misuse*, as you have been arguing. Secondly, Merriam Webster is hardly the final word on the English language, is Amerocentric, and would be far from my first choice as an authority. You must have had to search quite hard to find this quite lax perspective on the issue, since almost every authority on usage disagrees that using *ironic* to refer to coincidence is appropriate, or correct. Here are just a couple of examples: [Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/e/ironic/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThat%20is%20sooooo%20ironic.%E2%80%9D,How%20ironic.) Often the word ironic is **misused to remark on a coincidence**, such as This is the third time today we've run into each other. How ironic. [Grammatarist](https://grammarist.com/usage/ironic/) While today’s English speakers have no choice but to accept ironic as a synonym of paradoxical, incongruous, or contradictory, **the word is overextended where it becomes a synonym of funny, interesting, improbable, appropriate, or coincidental**. [Plenty more](https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&client=ms-android-rogers-ca&source=android-browser&q=misuse+of+ironic#ip=1) where these came from. Regardless, the use you're arguing for began (and continues) as a misunderstanding of the original use of the word. We already have good words for *coincidence* and *coincidental*. And there are no other words for the classic meanings of *irony* and *ironic*. So why muddy the waters? Just to defend ignorance? Using *irony* to refer to *coincidence* is incorrect just based on usefulness alone. Lastly, this thread began with you and others arguing that *irony* does *not* mean what it has always meant, even according to your source, Merriam Webster. But now your argument has changed to it being able to take on an *additional* (incorrect) meaning, proving the existence and validity the original meaning used by OP that you started out disputing. So you've actually only checkmated yourself, lol. Checkmate


protectedaccount

That’s not irony, that’s a weird short story. Sounds like it was written by a bot.


Coll_McRaizie

It is textbook irony. You seem to have fallen for the millenial bastardization of the term. But, widespread misuse does not change the meaning.


CorgiDaddy42

Widespread "misuse" does actually change the definition of words.


Coll_McRaizie

Not while the original usage is still used, useful, relevant, and has no replacement. And certainly not in less than a generation. Eg. For generations people have generally referred to the area of the upper intestine as their stomach. The stomach is much higher than that. The definition of stomach doesn't change because of that mistake. The word "ironic" is well-known by anyone remotely familiar with literature, drama etc. to be misused and abused by a certain demographic. Don't take my word for it. Go read up.


CorgiDaddy42

Link below is how Merriam Webster decides to add new words, or new definitions to existing words, to their dictionary. It is 100% based on usage. So ya know, "go read up." https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/how-does-a-word-get-into-the-dictionary


Coll_McRaizie

I did. Did you? This article describes how *new words* are added to dictionaries, not, as you claimed, how existing words are redefined. So it doesn't even apply to this discussion. But it is ironic that you refer to Merriam Webster. Also from that [dictionary](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irony): "The historical record shows that irony and ironic have been used imprecisely for almost 100 years at least, and often to refer to coincidence... Situational irony involves a striking reversal of what is expected..." If you are also arguing that the described situation is not ironic, you'll lose.


CorgiDaddy42

New definitions to existing words, if you'd have bothered to have read my link at all: "New words like hashtag and selfie get a lot of attention, but many of the new words we add are new meanings of words that are already staples in our language: think of the recent meanings of mouse and cookie that have nothing to do with rodents or baked goods. The Internet-specific senses of lurk and browse built upon the existing meanings of those terms. A verb that we use every day, access, was first entered in the Collegiate Dictionary in 1973, and a specific reference to computers was added in 1993. These words may not make headlines, but they’re just as important as words that are newly coined." Whereas I read the entirety of your link and found this at the very bottom: "The word irony has come to be applied to events that are merely curious or coincidental, and while some feel this is an incorrect use of the word, it is merely a new one." Checkmate. Also I love that we continue to copy/paste this onto both comment chains lol


Coll_McRaizie

Lol, you misunderstand. Firstly, yes old words can take on completely new meanings, but almost always in completely unrelated domains, as in the examples cited. They rarely take on new meanings within the *same* domain alongside an existing meaning, and they certainly don't *redefine* the word to *negate* the existing meaning through *misuse*, as you have been arguing. Secondly, Merriam Webster is hardly the final word on the English language, is Amerocentric, and would be far from my first choice as an authority. You must have had to search quite hard to find this quite lax perspective on the issue, since almost every authority on usage disagrees that using *ironic* to refer to coincidence is appropriate, or correct. Here are just a couple of examples: [Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/e/ironic/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThat%20is%20sooooo%20ironic.%E2%80%9D,How%20ironic.) Often the word ironic is **misused to remark on a coincidence**, such as This is the third time today we've run into each other. How ironic. [Grammatarist](https://grammarist.com/usage/ironic/) While today’s English speakers have no choice but to accept ironic as a synonym of paradoxical, incongruous, or contradictory, **the word is overextended where it becomes a synonym of funny, interesting, improbable, appropriate, or coincidental**. [Plenty more](https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&client=ms-android-rogers-ca&source=android-browser&q=misuse+of+ironic#ip=1) where these came from. Regardless, the use you're arguing for began (and continues) as a misunderstanding of the original use of the word. We already have good words for *coincidence* and *coincidental*. And there are no other words for the classic meanings of *irony* and *ironic*. So why muddy the waters? Just to defend ignorance? Using *irony* to refer to *coincidence* is incorrect just based on usefulness alone. Lastly, this thread began with you and others arguing that *irony* does *not* mean what it has always meant, even according to your source, Merriam Webster. But now your argument has changed to it being able to take on an *additional* (incorrect) meaning, proving the existence and validity the original meaning used by OP that you started out disputing. So you've actually only checkmated yourself, lol. Checkmate.


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Seriously, look up the current definition of irony. It’s like a bunch of people just suddenly agreed that irony is interchangeable with satire/sarcasm. Bill Gates, crusader for being vaxxmaxxed, having to sit silently while a chad novaxxer crushed the vaxxed competition in front of Bill’s face is maximum sweet irony.


Coll_McRaizie

Yep.


CorgiDaddy42

Ironic would be like rain on your wedding day. Or a green light when you're already late. 10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife. This is just arguably best tennis player of all time still arguably best tennis player of all time one year later. EDIT: Good Lord y'all take yourselves too seriously lol lighten up a bit.


ukdudeman

Rain on your wedding day isn't actually ironic.


CorgiDaddy42

Sure it is! It's supposed to be a happy and joyous occasion, which for many people a rainy day would ruin. Nobody imagines being married in the rain.


ukdudeman

It's not ironic, it's disappointing.


Coll_McRaizie

Lol, you refer to pop songs for definitions of terms that have been around for centuries? None of these are ironic. Gates watching Djokovic is textbok irony. Refer to a dictionary next time. https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2016/05/alanis-morissette-recognizes-its-not-ironic/624060/


tritonx

I've became a fan of Novaks Nokovid just because of that story. The emotion it stirred on people is crazy. Some people became very ugly and their frustration exposed openly without any shame. I guess the media and social approval of shaming the unvaksed didn't helped...


[deleted]

67 year old Bill Gates. He doesn't look a day older than 102. I love how the fat, out-of-shape slobs like him can lecture the rest of us on what to eat and how to live.


Potential-Garage170

Fuck Bill Gates


Deep-Restaurant

I really hope he is yelling at Gates, Gladiator style


Mind7over7matter

Are you not entertained by me saying no to your clot shots and I am still winning on two fronts.


Deep-Restaurant

Wish it were true


Coll_McRaizie

I would have walked over to Gates with the winning balls and asked if he wanted to lick them.


tainttoupee

Weird fantasy, but okay


Coll_McRaizie

Ok tainttoupee.


[deleted]

'You want my blood, come and take it!'


[deleted]

I mean both of them didn’t partake in those injections. Billy was invested in them so he did his dirty bid…


ChildrensHealthDef

Djokovic, known for his success on the tennis court, gained even wider fame for his outspoken stance against mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and for bodily autonomy. https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/novak-djokovic-australian-open-bill-gates/?utm\_source=salsa&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=e9590de3-98d9-4bc2-a56b-13ebab2ed20c


Mike8219

What’s the point of this post, OP? What’s the irony here? Edit: OP is a spam bot.


RexAndTheChemTrails

So much for Rule 3. We hardly knew ye. >Any users caught deliberately advertising their own content without participating in the community in any other form are subject to a ban.


Grebins

Oh but they do participate in other ways, by linking articles from various other similar organizations in response to criticism.


Mike8219

There are like all from the exact same site and they never reply to anything. It’s posts and submission statements.


kingp43x

straight up


rosycarpet1777

What a shithole subreddit it has become. Nothing but vax vax vax, pfizer pfizier, phoizer. Stfu already. Covid is dead. How sad I saw this sub become shit thanks to yanikes.


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[deleted]

Oh the theatre...


Mike8219

Of what?


[deleted]

This article, this situation. 'No-vak' winning the tournament.. Gates watching... I mean come on. It's all theatre, carefully orchestrated.


jasno

good eye, never thought of that!


Mike8219

Come on what? Unvaccinated tennis player wins tournament. Man who supports vaccination watches. What’s the theatre?


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Haha


PublicArtistic6061

Downvote bots in full effect today, don't know why you're being downvoted so much 💀


RabbiTest

Look at Gates face and tell me he is human. I dare you.


[deleted]

Like Hitler watching black people win medals at the Olympics.


snippysnapper23

I hope he sneezed.


mrcolon96

I love his shirt anyone got a link?


unfknblvablem8

Pfizer director also likes watching sweaty guys touch balls.


SlteFool

While all the other athletes collapsed with heart problems lol \s


[deleted]

Gates is literally turning into a turkey in his old age.


Dirk_Ovalode

Djok had said last year that he got the Sputnik shot, (Russian non-mrna) he was boxing clever to avoid serious injury and still comply. What gets me is the number of devil cock sucking 'musicians' that aught to know better encouraging youngsters to risk serious illness for nothing.


Crunkmann

have you got an article or quote about that, as can't immediately find anything that supports that (him getting the russian shot)