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'''handyc's word of the day''' is a prestigious honour bestowed upon a single word each day by the legendary chatroom user [[User:handyc|handyc]].


'''The Wheel of Time''' is a high fantasy series of novels written by [[Robert Jordan]] and later completed by [[Brandon Sanderson]]. It is set in a richly detailed world where time is a cyclical force, and the struggle between good and evil plays out across ages. The series explores themes of destiny, friendship, and the nature of reality itself.
== Overview ==
The tradition began organically when handyc began heavily favoring certain words during chatroom conversations, most notably on the day the word "[[meta]]" was awarded this coveted title. This did not go unnoticed by fellow chatroom user [[User:Valware|Valware]], who formally recognized and announced the inaugural Word of the Day.


==Overview==
== Qualifications ==
The series consists of 14 main books, starting with '''The Eye of the World''' and concluding with '''A Memory of Light'''. The narrative follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate a world teetering on the brink of chaos, driven by their fates intertwined with the mysterious Wheel of Time.
To be considered for handyc's word of the day, a word must:
* Be used excessively in a short period of time
* Possibly be a meta-word
* Emanate an inexplicable aura of importance


==Characters==
== Recipients ==
* '''Rand al'Thor''': The Dragon Reborn, central to the fight against the Dark One.
{| class="wikitable"
* '''Egwene al'Vere''': A strong-willed woman destined to lead.
|-
* '''Mat Cauthon''': A rogue hero with luck on his side.
! Date !! Word !! Notes
* '''Perrin Aybara''': A blacksmith torn between his human instincts and animalistic nature.
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| style="text-align:center;" | Today || '''meta''' || Described by handyc as "like a meta-word"
|}


==Themes==
== Controversy ==
The series delves into complex themes, such as:
Some scholars argue that the word "meta" was a self-referential choice, as it is inherently meta to select a meta-word as the word of the day. handyc has neither confirmed nor denied these allegations.
* The nature of good vs. evil
* The cyclical nature of time
* Gender dynamics within a patriarchal society


==Adaptations==
== See also ==
The Wheel of Time has been adapted into various media, including:
* [[Hologram]]
* A successful role-playing game
* [[Doctor Holograham]]
* A television adaptation produced by Amazon Prime, which premiered in November 2021.
* [[The Holographic Institute of Hologramography]]


==References==
[[Category:Chatroom Culture]]
* Jordan, Robert. ''The Eye of the World''. Tor Books, 1990.
[[Category:Words]]
* Sanderson, Brandon. ''A Memory of Light''. Tor Books, 2013.
 
==External Links==
* [https://www.wheeloftime.com Official Wheel of Time Website]
 
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| occupation    = Scientist
| known_for    = Origin of the unit "KG" (kilogram) [fictional]
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'''Kilonel Gramus''' is a fictional scientist humorously referenced in the context of the origin of the unit "kilogram" (KG). The name is a play on words and does not correspond to a real historical figure in science or metrology.
 
==Overview==
The unit kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass and is historically defined by the International Prototype Kilogram, a platinum-iridium cylinder stored in France. The name "Kilonel Gramus" is often used jokingly in informal chats to provide a humorous or fictional explanation for the origin of the kilogram unit.
 
==Cultural references==
The name has been referenced in internet conversations and chatrooms as a humorous invention to explain scientific measurements.
 
==See also==
* [[Kilogram]]
* [[International System of Units]]
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:33, 30 April 2026

Template:Portal handyc's word of the day is a prestigious honour bestowed upon a single word each day by the legendary chatroom user handyc.

Overview[edit]

The tradition began organically when handyc began heavily favoring certain words during chatroom conversations, most notably on the day the word "meta" was awarded this coveted title. This did not go unnoticed by fellow chatroom user Valware, who formally recognized and announced the inaugural Word of the Day.

Qualifications[edit]

To be considered for handyc's word of the day, a word must:

  • Be used excessively in a short period of time
  • Possibly be a meta-word
  • Emanate an inexplicable aura of importance

Recipients[edit]

Date Word Notes
Today meta Described by handyc as "like a meta-word"

Controversy[edit]

Some scholars argue that the word "meta" was a self-referential choice, as it is inherently meta to select a meta-word as the word of the day. handyc has neither confirmed nor denied these allegations.

See also[edit]