Template:Humorous essay

This is a humorous essay.

It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors and is made to be humorous. This page is not one of Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. This essay isn't meant to be taken seriously.

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This template adds a box to the top of a humorous essay designating the essay as such. Per this RfC, it or another disclosure template must be used on all essays of this type.

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This is a decree by the Supreme Cabal Regime of the English Wikipedia (SCREW). It expresses opinions and ideas that are absolutely and irrefutably true whether you like them or not. Changes to it must reflect the wishes of the Supreme Cabal. When in doubt, please ignore the talk page and just keep reverting.

See Wikipedia:There is no cabal and Wikipedia:List of cabals for more information. Includes topicon.

This page contains material that is kept because it is considered humorous.
Such material is not meant to be taken seriously.

Includes several parameters; use {{Humor|section}} for sections.

This page is intended as humor. It is not, has never been, nor will ever be, a Wikipedia policy or guideline.
Rather, it illustrates standards or conduct that are generally not accepted by the Wikipedia community.

For spoofs of policies. Includes topicon.

This is a humorous essay.

For essays with a humorous component.

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