Wordplay/Metaphors in Text Battles... - Lets Beef

**NOBLE** · #1 07-10-2013, 02:11 PM

People put associated words in quotation marks at different ends of their bars, but the way the words are used doesn't actually convey or help the main concept they are trying to get across. It's almost like they think just having them there with quotation marks to highlight the fact that the words are associated is enough to score points for "complexity." I'm sick of this shit!

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Another thing is people make wordplay that are forced as hell and one part of it don't even have anything to do with the bar. If you're going to use doublespeak and use words that have two meanings, BOTH the meanings should be relevant, otherwise there's no point in even highlighting the second meaning.

**NOBLE** · 07-10-2013, 02:11 PM

People put associated words in quotation marks at different ends of their bars, but the way the words are used doesn't actually convey or help the main concept they are trying to get across. It's almost like they think just having them there with quotation marks to highlight the fact that the words are associated is enough to score points for "complexity." I'm sick of this shit!

---------- Post added at 02:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:06 PM ----------

Another thing is people make wordplay that are forced as hell and one part of it don't even have anything to do with the bar. If you're going to use doublespeak and use words that have two meanings, BOTH the meanings should be relevant, otherwise there's no point in even highlighting the second meaning.

**Student** · #2 07-10-2013, 02:20 PM

Co-Sign, Now Let's See Some Examples!

**Student** · 07-10-2013, 02:20 PM

Co-Sign, Now Let's See Some Examples!

**NOBLE** · #3 07-10-2013, 02:21 PM

Lol! There are PLENTY of examples. Just look at almost any text battle that's out right now.

**NOBLE** · 07-10-2013, 02:21 PM

Lol! There are PLENTY of examples. Just look at almost any text battle that's out right now.

**Student** · #4 07-10-2013, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOBLE

Lol! There are PLENTY of examples. Just look at almost any text battle that's out right now.

I Just Wanted To See What In Particular Made You Type This Thread Up, Must've Been Really Bad.

**Student** · 07-10-2013, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOBLE

Lol! There are PLENTY of examples. Just look at almost any text battle that's out right now.

I Just Wanted To See What In Particular Made You Type This Thread Up, Must've Been Really Bad.

**NOBLE** · #5 07-10-2013, 02:31 PM

It wasn't one particular verse...just a lot of the battles I've been reading lately.

**NOBLE** · 07-10-2013, 02:31 PM

It wasn't one particular verse...just a lot of the battles I've been reading lately.

**J u s T C** · #6 07-10-2013, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOBLE

Another thing is people make wordplay that are forced as hell and one part of it don't even have anything to do with the bar. If you're going to use doublespeak and use words that have two meanings, BOTH the meanings should be relevant, otherwise there's no point in even highlighting the second meaning.

q tip?

**J u s T C** · 07-10-2013, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOBLE

Another thing is people make wordplay that are forced as hell and one part of it don't even have anything to do with the bar. If you're going to use doublespeak and use words that have two meanings, BOTH the meanings should be relevant, otherwise there's no point in even highlighting the second meaning.

q tip?

**NOBLE** · #7 07-10-2013, 02:46 PM

I agree that Askari's bar was more straightforward and relevant in that battle. I also agree that "loosing light/torch" doesn't have anything to do with Egypt or a mill tearing Ri up. But since you brought it up, I actually voted for X-Cal in that battle. If you want me to explain, I'll do so.

**NOBLE** · 07-10-2013, 02:46 PM

I agree that Askari's bar was more straightforward and relevant in that battle. I also agree that "loosing light/torch" doesn't have anything to do with Egypt or a mill tearing Ri up. But since you brought it up, I actually voted for X-Cal in that battle. If you want me to explain, I'll do so.

**J u s T C** · #8 07-10-2013, 02:48 PM

I'm just going to use my own shit cause im a big head, and lazy.

I got that bulldog spirit, so believe this Pommy's strong.
'He's a pussy who'll get ate, no questions asked'..... since 'I don't speak in Aussie tongue'

It's not wordplay, more a turn of phrase.. I tend not to do wordplay it's been done to death. But if you're going to use quotations it has to be for a strong and clear connection as a minor nudge in the direction of the idea.

Not for people to try and connect a thousand little accidental/coincidental connections (at best) to the final punch like it's some super complex shit we need hand holding through, when really it's just nonsense.

**J u s T C** · 07-10-2013, 02:48 PM

I'm just going to use my own shit cause im a big head, and lazy.

I got that bulldog spirit, so believe this Pommy's strong.
'He's a pussy who'll get ate, no questions asked'..... since 'I don't speak in Aussie tongue'

It's not wordplay, more a turn of phrase.. I tend not to do wordplay it's been done to death. But if you're going to use quotations it has to be for a strong and clear connection as a minor nudge in the direction of the idea.

Not for people to try and connect a thousand little accidental/coincidental connections (at best) to the final punch like it's some super complex shit we need hand holding through, when really it's just nonsense.