However, there could be a fairly simple explanation there: Morpheus dies in the MMO game The Matrix Online. That specific event in the game is considered canon because the writer-directors, the Wachowskis, gave their approval to the game.
However, there could be a fairly simple explanation there: Morpheus dies in the MMO game The Matrix Online. That specific event in the game is considered canon because the writer-directors, the Wachowskis, gave their approval to the game.
It’s not a stupid question. The response was a stupid interpretation.
It was a single word,
Franchise?. Getting a sarcastic answer is absolutely expected.Yeah if your default stance is to be a patronizing asshole instead of stopping and thinking for 4 seconds so you can come to a more generous interpretation.
What’s even concede you think he was asking that: you know that just linking a Wikipedia article to a simple word is one of the passive aggressive moves online. We both know this.
You could’ve also gone “are you asking what the word franchise means?” to clarify the question.
At its most generous interpretation, you mocked somebody for asking the meaning of a word. Is that how you treat people in your daily life?
No. I also generally don’t do it online.
Sadly, yes. Especially online.
The original question was completely lacking enough context to understand the intent. Here are two reasonable interpretations:
I understand not wanting to step into potential troll bait. So the sarcastic response, while not appreciated, is completely understandable.
If you don’t want to step into troll bait…then why would you do it sarcastically and consider it a victory?
Troll the troll.
We both know that doesn’t work. They want to waste your time. You’re giving it to them willingly.