Over the past 7+ years, Nerdfighteria has developed quite a unique vocabulary. And we know, we know, sometimes it's hard to keep track of it all. That's why we've created the Nerdfighter Lexicon! Compiled and authored by dozens of nerdfighters, below you will find the most comprehensive dictionary of Nerdfighter-specific terms, phrases, and definitions -- from An Abundance of Katherines to Zombicorns!

Any text that is underlined denotes that there is a lexicon entry for that word/phrase.

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Abundance of Katherines, An - (n.) John's second novel. Published in 2006 by Dutton and Speak. A finalist for the 2006 Michael L. Printz Award.

- (n.) John's second novel. Published in 2006 by Dutton and Speak. A finalist for the 2006 Accio Deathly Hallows - (n.) A song by Hank, which was featured on the front page of YouTube (when that was a thing) in July 2007. This greatly increased the number of subscribers to the vlogbrothers channel. Contains surprisingly accurate predictions about the plot of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows . The wrock band Harry and the Potters have taken to encouraging Hank to play the song as often as possible.

- (n.) A by Hank, which was featured on the front page of YouTube (when that was a thing) in July 2007. This greatly increased the number of subscribers to the vlogbrothers channel. Contains surprisingly accurate predictions about the plot of . The band have taken to encouraging Hank to play the song as often as possible. Acronym - (n.) An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word. (e.g., PIN - personal identification number). Not to be confused with an initialism .

Acrophobia - (n.) The irrational fear of heights, from which John suffers. He once stood on a table , in order to secure $5000 for charity. He also went onto the froghopper .

- (n.) The irrational fear of heights, from which John suffers. He once , in order to secure $5000 for charity. He also went onto the . Aero Fighters - (n.) A videogame that John discovered in an airport arcade . He mistook the name to read Nerd Fighters, hence the name of the Nerdfighter community. For his birthday in 2013, Hank gave John his own stand up Aero Fighters cabinet. It currently resides in the office in Indianapolis.

- (n.) A videogame that John . He mistook the name to read Nerd Fighters, hence the name of the Nerdfighter community. For his birthday in 2013, Hank gave John his own stand up Aero Fighters cabinet. It currently resides in the office in Indianapolis. AFC Wimbledon - (n.) The real life football/soccer team that the Nerdfighters sponsor. Its ground is called Kingsmeadow, and is located in Kingston upon Thames, London. Its manager is Neal Ardley and it is currently situated in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded 30th May 2002.

- (n.) The real life football/soccer team that the Nerdfighters sponsor. Its ground is called Kingsmeadow, and is located in Kingston upon Thames, London. Its manager is Neal Ardley and it is currently situated in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded 30th May 2002. AFC Wimbledon Wimbly Womblys - (n.) The team John currently manages on hankgames when playing FIFA. Advertizing proceeds from the videos go to sponsor the real-world, fan-owned team, AFC Wimbledon . Players include Callum Kennedy, Seb Brown, Ya Bamba and both Bald and Other John Green .

- (n.) The John currently manages on when playing FIFA. Advertizing proceeds from the videos go to sponsor the real-world, fan-owned team, . Players include Callum Kennedy, Seb Brown, Ya Bamba and both and . Agloe, NY - (n.) A “ paper town ” or “copyright trap” that became real when someone built a general store in the place it wasn’t. It was part of the inspiration for John’s third book, Paper Towns . Agloe, unfortunately, no longer exists.

- (n.) A “ ” or “copyright trap” that became real when someone built a general store in the place it wasn’t. It was part of the inspiration for John’s third book, Agloe, unfortunately, no longer exists. Airports - (n.) All look the same, most containing grey speckled walls. John, and to a lesser extent Hank, spend quite a lot of time in airports , usually making people think that they’re crazy by vlogging in public.

- (n.) All look the same, most containing grey speckled walls. John, and to a lesser extent Hank, spend quite a lot of time , usually making people think that they’re crazy by in public. Alan Lastufka - (n.) Co-founder/owner and developer of DFTBA Records with Hank.

- (n.) Co-founder/owner and developer of with Hank. Alaska Young - (n.) Character in John’s book Looking for Alaska . Known for being the best prankster at Culver Creek and having a room full of books. The love interest of Miles Halter .

- (n.) Character in John’s book . Known for being the best prankster at Culver Creek and having a room full of books. The love interest of . Alice Green - (n.) John and Sarah Urist Green ’s daughter, sister to Henry Green , born June 3, 2013. Was almost named by the president of the United States, Barack Obama.

- (n.) John and ’s daughter, sister to , born June 3, 2013. Was by the president of the United States, Barack Obama. All I Am Saying Is Give Peeps a Chance - (n.) Sung by Hank during his punishment in which he had to give out Peeps to strangers on the street.

- (n.) by Hank during his in which he had to give out to strangers on the street. All Star In Our Hearts - (n.) When John was little, he played tee ball. When he failed to make the all-star team, his parents gave him a trophy , the only trophy he got as a kid, saying he was an "all star...in our hearts.”

- (n.) When John was little, he played tee ball. When he failed to make the all-star team, his parents gave him a , the only trophy he got as a kid, saying he was an "all star...in our hearts.” Alvin Lorus - (n.) The protagonist of a story John wrote at age 8, titled It Just Isn’t Fair . He is unpopular and goes on a journey to try to make friends. According to the author’s note in the story “many of the happenings in this story are true.” The story was first read on the vlogbrothers channel by Hank.

- (n.) The protagonist of a story John wrote at age 8, titled . He is unpopular and goes on a journey to try to make friends. According to the author’s note in the story “many of the happenings in this story are true.” The story was first by Hank. Ambrosia - (n.) The nectar of the gods; however, in John novel Looking For Alaska , it is actually a mix of milk and vodka hidden away in a milk bottle in a mini fridge to avoid suspicion, despite the fact that if anyone were to smell it, the concoction would be easily discovered.

- (n.) The nectar of the gods; however, in John novel , it is actually a mix of milk and vodka hidden away in a milk bottle in a mini fridge to avoid suspicion, despite the fact that if anyone were to smell it, the concoction would be easily discovered. Amsterdam - (n.) Capital city of the Netherlands, setting for a part of The Fault in Our Stars , and one of John’s favorite cities. He, Sarah and Henry lived there for a few months in 2011 while John finished writing The Fault in Our Stars .

- (n.) Capital city of the Netherlands, setting for a part of , and one of John’s favorite cities. He, and lived there for a few months in 2011 while John finished writing . Anagram - (n.) A word or phrase that is created by rearranging the letters of a different word or phrase. Featured in An Abundance of Katherines . Hank anagrammed the names of United States presidential candidates in 2007 and 2011 , ostensibly to determine whom to vote for in the upcoming elections.

(n.) A word or phrase that is created by rearranging the letters of a different word or phrase. Featured in . Hank anagrammed the names of United States presidential candidates in and , ostensibly to determine whom to vote for in the upcoming elections. Anglerfish - (n.) Otherwise known as the “Hanklerfish”, a symbol of Hank’s when John signed his 150,000 copies of The Fault in Our Stars, and also the subject of Hank Green’s song, “ A Song About an Anglerfish ”. These are often drawn in a distinctive cartoon-style way by Hank.

(n.) Otherwise known as the “Hanklerfish”, a symbol of Hank’s when John signed his 150,000 copies of and also the subject of Hank Green’s song, “ ”. These are often drawn in a distinctive cartoon-style way by Hank. Ansel Elgort - (n.) The actor who portrays Augustus Waters in the movie adaptation of John’s book, The Fault in our Stars .

- Art Assignment, The - (n.) A YouTube channel hosted by John’s wife Sarah and John himself. Different contemporary artists around the country give out art assignments for the viewers to fulfill and share with the rest of the community.

- (n.) A YouTube hosted by John’s wife and John himself. Different contemporary artists around the country give out art assignments for the viewers to fulfill and share with the rest of the community. Augustus Waters - (n.) The love interest and secondary main character in John’s The Fault in Our Stars .

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Banana Pants - (adj.) A term frequently used by John to describe something that is crazy and/or absurd. Often abbreviated to “That’s bananas!”

- (adj.) A term frequently used by John to describe something that is crazy and/or absurd. Often abbreviated to “That’s bananas!” Beckoning of Lovely, The - (n.) A p Project by Amy Krouse Rosenthal in which she beckoned lovely into the world. On 08/08/08, John, Hank, and Nerdfighters gathered at the Bean in Chicago to take part in the first Beckoning event.

- (n.) A p by Amy Krouse Rosenthal in which she beckoned lovely into the world. On 08/08/08, John, Hank, and Nerdfighters gathered at the Bean in Chicago to take part in the first Beckoning event. Beer Sword - (n.) A sword made of beer cans that Ben, a character in John’s third book, Paper Towns , glues to his hand.

- (n.) A sword made of beer cans that Ben, a character in John’s third book, , glues to his hand. Bernie Su - (n.) Co-Creator of The Lizzie Bennet Diaries along with Hank. He also served as Executive Producer, Director, and Head Writer for the show. Co-founder with Hank of Pemberley Digital , and Executive Producer and Director of Welcome to Sanditon and Emma Approved .

- (n.) Co-Creator of along with Hank. He also served as Executive Producer, Director, and Head Writer for the show. Co-founder with Hank of , and Executive Producer and Director of and . Best Wishes - (n.) A sign-off once used by John at the end of an important phone call . As it is not commonly used, he was not happy once he realised what he had done. His response has been to use it as often as possible in order to bring it into the vernacular.

- (n.) A sign-off once used by John at the end of an important . As it is not commonly used, he was not happy once he realised what he had done. His response has been to use it as often as possible in order to bring it into the vernacular. Black Santas - (n. plural) Depicted in John‘s novel, Paper Towns . Literally, Santa memorabilia in which Santa is depicted as black (i.e. of African descent). One of the main characters, Radar, has parents who are obsessed with collecting as many as possible and hold the record for the most black Santas. Also the name of a song about Paper Towns by Nerdfighter and friend of the vlogbrothers, Lauren Fairweather .

- (n. plural) Depicted in John‘s novel, Literally, Santa memorabilia in which Santa is depicted as black (i.e. of African descent). One of the main characters, Radar, has parents who are obsessed with collecting as many as possible and hold the record for the most black Santas. Also the name of about by Nerdfighter and friend of the vlogbrothers, . Blenderized Foods - (n. plural) Originally appeared as a punishment for John on the vlogbrothers channel in 2007. John had to eat an entire McDonald’s happy meal that had been blended into mush. Nerdfighters often celebrate John’s birthday by blenderizing and eating cake and ice cream or other delicious birthday concoctions.

- (n. plural) Originally appeared as a punishment for John on the vlogbrothers channel in 2007. John had to eat an entire that had been blended into mush. Nerdfighters often celebrate John’s birthday by blenderizing and eating cake and ice cream or other delicious birthday concoctions. BlogTV - (n.) Website on which people can live broadcast and viewers can comment and interact. Used early on by the vlogbrothers before Google+ Hangouts to stream tour stops and discussions.

- (n.) Website on which people can live broadcast and viewers can comment and interact. Used early on by the before Google+ Hangouts to stream tour stops and discussions. Blurbing Book Club - (n.) A book club where those who have read the specified book summarize it in 10 words or less (occasionally in lolcat form); entries are then put to a vote to determine the winners.

- (n.) where those who have read the specified book summarize it in 10 words or less (occasionally in lolcat form); entries are then put to a vote to determine the winners. Bobble John - DFTBA Records in August 2009. (n.) A bobble head modeled after John; 500 were created and sold onin August 2009.

- Book Eight - (n.) A song written by Hank on the anniversary of Accio Deathly Hallows advocating for JK Rowling to write the next Harry Potter book.

- (n.) A written by Hank on the anniversary of advocating for JK Rowling to write the next Harry Potter book. Books Belong to Their Readers - (n.) A saying John uses frequently, often abbreviated to “BBTTR”, meaning that the author has no more information about a book than the reader does, that is, what’s actually in the book. This also means that, ultimately, control of the characters and future plot is given to the audience/reader and they can interpret the story in any way that is consistent with the source material. This is perhaps a modernization, or a more accessible way of explaining Roland Barthes’s theory, ‘The Death of the Author’, and a book specific version of the idea that “there is no privileged perspective on art”.

- (n.) A saying John uses frequently, often abbreviated to “BBTTR”, meaning that the author has no more information about a book than the reader does, that is, what’s actually in the book. This also means that, ultimately, control of the characters and future plot is given to the audience/reader and they can interpret the story in any way that is consistent with the source material. This is perhaps a modernization, or a more accessible way of explaining Roland Barthes’s theory, ‘The Death of the Author’, and a book specific version of the idea that “there is no privileged perspective on art”. Brain Crack - (n.) The phenomenon that occurs when you have so many ideas floating around in your brain that it kind of makes you crazy. A good way to get rid of them is to get them out into the world. An idea lovingly ripped from Ze Frank’s video by Hank.

- (n.) The that occurs when you have so many ideas floating around in your brain that it kind of makes you crazy. A good way to get rid of them is to get them out into the world. An idea lovingly ripped from by Hank. Brain Scoop, The - (n.) A natural sciences channel hosted by Emily Graslie , edited by Michael Aranda , filmed and edited by Tom McNamara, and kickstarted originally by Hank. Originally set in the Philip. L. Wright Zoological Museum at the University of Montana, The Brain Scoop currently films out of The Field Museum in Chicago.

- (n.) A natural sciences hosted by , edited by , filmed and edited by Tom McNamara, and kickstarted originally by Hank. Originally set in the Philip. L. Wright Zoological Museum at the University of Montana, The Brain Scoop currently films out of The Field Museum in Chicago. Brotherhood 2.0 - (n.) The name of the first year of videos on the vlogbrothers channel. In 2007, John and Hank decided to go one year without textual communcation (sic). Instead, they would vlog to each other, each uploading a video every other day (except for weekends). The result? All of this.

- (n.) The name of the first year of videos on the vlogbrothers channel. In 2007, John and Hank decided to go one year without textual (sic). Instead, they would to each other, each uploading a video every other day (except for weekends). The result? All of this. Brotherhood 2.0.0.9 - (n.) The new name of Brotherhood 2.0 for 2009.

- (n.) The of for 2009. Brotherhood 2.1 - (n.) The month of October in 2008 in which John and Hank were punished by doing Brotherhood 2.0 style videos for the month. They were required to make a video every day, and Song Wednesdays returned.

- (n.) The month of October in 2008 in which John and Hank were punished by doing style videos for the month. They were required to every day, and returned. Brothers on a Hotel Bed - (n.) This song by Death Cab For Cutie was used in the intro of Brotherhood 2.0 videos. Hank chose it after searching Limewire for “brothers.”

(n.) This song by Death Cab For Cutie was used in the of videos. Hank chose it after searching Limewire for “brothers.” Bufriedo - (n.) A deep-fried bean burrito served in the Culver Creek cafeteria in Looking For Alaska . A favourite of Alaska Young ’s. Best served one day old.

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Cameo - (n.) Hank’s cat .

- (n.) Hank’s . Cat Licking - (n.) One of John’s punishments wherein he had to go to a Nerdfighter’s friends’ house to lick their cat, Toby .

- (n.) One of John’s wherein he had to go to a Nerdfighter’s friends’ house to lick their cat, . Charlie McDonnell - (n.) A fellow YouTuber (charlieissocoollike) and friend of the brothers. John has said that Charlie is his favourite YouTuber . He sells his music and merchandise through DFTBA Records .

- (n.) A fellow YouTuber (charlieissocoollike) and friend of the brothers. John has said that . He sells his music and merchandise through . Chewbacca - (n.) Star Wars Wookie who John believes should run for president alongside Han Solo who would be his vice president and chief translator; originally discussed in a 2009 video .

- (n.) Star Wars Wookie who John believes should run for president alongside Han Solo who would be his vice president and chief translator; originally discussed in a . Child Prodigy - (n.) A child who is very skilled in some regard, often in chess, music, or general intelligence, like Colin Singleton in an Abundance of Katherines.

- (n.) A child who is very skilled in some regard, often in chess, music, or general intelligence, like in an Chin Waxing - (n.) One of John’s first punishments. He attempted to wax his chin ; this resulted in bleeding and quite a bit of pain.

- (n.) One of John’s first punishments. He attempted to ; this resulted in bleeding and quite a bit of pain. Chip Martin - (n.) The main character’s roommate and friend in John’s first novel, Looking for Alaska. Know more commonly as the Colonel.

- (n.) The main character’s roommate and friend in John’s first novel, Know more commonly as the Colonel. Colin Singleton - (n.) Main character and narrator of John’s second novel An Abundance of Katherines . As the title of this book suggests, Colin has dated quite a few girls named Katherine, all spelled the same way.

- (n.) Main character and narrator of John’s second novel . As the title of this book suggests, Colin has dated quite a few girls named Katherine, all spelled the same way. Communcation - (n.) (sic) Misspelling of the word communication found in the intro to Brotherhood 2.0 videos because there’s no ‘i’ in brotherhood (also Hank couldn’t get the animation to work right with the i).

- (n.) (sic) Misspelling of the word communication found in the intro to videos because there’s no ‘i’ in brotherhood (also Hank couldn’t get the animation to work right with the i). Conjoined Twins - (n.) One of John’s areas of expertise. He reviewed many books for Booklist magazine about conjoined twins. He also owns more books about conjoined twins than there are conjoined twins currently living - even when you count each twin separately.

- (n.) One of John’s areas of expertise. He reviewed many books for Booklist magazine about conjoined twins. He also owns more books about conjoined twins than there are conjoined twins currently living - even when you count each twin separately. Context Is Everything - (n.) A good rule for life, also what John says any time he makes an accidental (or purposeful) innuendo.

- (n.) A good rule for life, also what John any time he makes an accidental (or purposeful) innuendo. Corndogs - (n.) A hotdog on a stick, covered in cornbread batter and deep fried. Often a traditional food at state/county fairs, or whenever Hank can get his hands on them. Hank’s favorite food.

- (n.) A hotdog on a stick, covered in cornbread batter and deep fried. Often a traditional food at state/county fairs, or whenever Hank can get his hands on them. Hank’s favorite food. Cows - (n.) A game played during a car ride. Whenever you see a cow, you yell cow. The first person to call cow gains a point, and the highest point-earner wins. John typically loses to The Katherine .

- (n.) A played during a car ride. Whenever you see a cow, you yell cow. The first person to call cow gains a point, and the highest point-earner wins. John typically loses to . Crash Course - (n.) A YouTube channel run by John and Hank that includes educational video series covering Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Psychology), History (World and U.S), and Literature. It was started up with a grant from YouTube and is now funded through a subscription service at Subbable .

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Daniel Biss - (n.) Resident mathematician and member of the Illinois State Senate. He created and wrote the math behind An Abundance of Katherines . He is called upon whenever the Greens, mainly John, need help with math during their videos.

- (n.) and member of the Illinois State Senate. He created and wrote the math behind . He is called upon whenever the Greens, mainly John, need help with math during their videos. Dave Green - (n.) The third Green brother and first secret sibling who is less successful than his brothers and may or may not actually exist. Conceptualised by tumblr user cybergum in January 2014. Spoken about by John in a video later that week. Also mentioned in this Question Tuesday video.

- (n.) The third Green brother and first secret sibling who is less successful than his brothers and may or may not actually exist. in January 2014. Spoken about by John in later that week. Also mentioned in video. David Foster Wallace - (n.) Writer most famous for his novel Infinite Jest whose work has had a big influence on John ( and, John argues, on Young Adult books as a whole ).

- (n.) Writer most famous for his novel whose work has had a big influence on John ( ). David Levithan - (n.) A friend of John, YA writer, and co-author (with John) of Will Grayson, Will Grayson .

- (n.) A friend of John, writer, and co-author (with John) of . Decepticon - (n.) Opposite of a Nerdfighter, AKA someone who frequently forgets to be awesome and increases worldsuck .

- (n.) Opposite of a Nerdfighter, AKA someone who frequently forgets to be awesome and increases . DFTBA - (initialism) Don’t Forget To Be Awesome. The motto of the Nerdfighters: we try to live never forgetting to be awesome. Can also stand for other things, as seen in Hank’s song DFTBA .

- (initialism) Don’t Forget To Be Awesome. The motto of the Nerdfighters: we try to live never forgetting to be awesome. Can also stand for other things, as seen in . DFTBA Records - (n.) A record company co-founded by Hank Green and Alan Lastufka , created to let YouTubers reach their audiences more easily and receive royalties for their work. Also the website selling merchandise from YouTubers. John is a co-owner.

- (n.) co-founded by Hank Green and , created to let YouTubers reach their audiences more easily and receive royalties for their work. Also the website selling merchandise from YouTubers. John is a co-owner. DFTVA - (initialism) Stands for “ Don’t Forget to Vote, America ,” an initiative by the Vlogbrothers and Harry Potter Alliance that encouraged people to take pictures of themselves doing the nerdfighter sign outside their polling place, or with their ballot. Not to be confused with DFTBA .

- (initialism) Stands for “ ,” an initiative by the Vlogbrothers and that encouraged people to take pictures of themselves doing the nerdfighter sign outside their polling place, or with their ballot. Not to be confused with . Dooblydoo - (n.) The description section of a YouTube video, also known to be the “about” section on YouTube videos for links and further information. E.g.: “links are available in the dooblydoo.” Coined by Craig “ WheezyWaiter ” Benzine.

- (n.) The description section of a YouTube video, also known to be the “about” section on YouTube videos for links and further information. E.g.: “links are available in the dooblydoo.” Coined by Craig “ ” Benzine. Double on Call and Other Stories - (n.) A collection of 4 short stories by John produced as a Project for Awesome perk in 2012. The stories form a prototype for the book John was trying to write for 10 years; which then eventually became The Fault in Our Stars .

- (n.) A collection of 4 short stories by John produced as a perk in 2012. The stories form a prototype for the book John was trying to write for 10 years; which then eventually became . Dumpee - (n.) One who is dumped. Antithesis of a dumper . People are generally one or the other. John was a chronic dumpee. A term expounded upon in John’s novel, An Abundance of Katherines .

- (n.) One who is dumped. Antithesis of a . People are generally one or the other. John was a chronic dumpee. A term expounded upon in John’s novel, Dumper - (n.) One who dumps. Antithesis of a dumpee . People are generally one or the other. A term expounded upon in John’s novel, An Abundance of Katherines .

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Eat Five Sheets of Toilet Paper While Discussing the Political Situation in Nepal - (n.) In the third vlogbrothers video, John attempted to do this and failed. Hank also has a shirt of this.

- (n.) In the third vlogbrothers video, John attempted to do this and failed. Hank also has a of this. EcoGeek - (n.) A website created by Hank in college that focuses on environmental technology. It has since become the umbrella company under which many other projects by John and Hank operate.

- (n.) A created by Hank in college that focuses on environmental technology. It has since become the umbrella company under which many other projects by John and Hank operate. Edward Spoonhands - (n.) Hank’s tumblr , named after a live show on BlogTV in 2008 where Hank and The Katherine decided to see what it would be like if they taped spoons to their fingers. They made themselves spoonhands people, called Edward and Edwina Spoonhands (sometimes called spoonfingers instead of spoonhands). And then Hank wrote a song about it.

- (n.) , named after a live show on in 2008 where Hank and decided to see what it would be like if they taped spoons to their fingers. They made themselves spoonhands people, called Edward and Edwina Spoonhands (sometimes called spoonfingers instead of spoonhands). And then Hank wrote about it. Effyeahnerdfighters - (n.) A Tumblr blog dedicated to all-things Nerdfighteria. It is run by members of a Nerdfighter friend group called Catitude. Also known as FYNF.

- (n.) A blog dedicated to all-things Nerdfighteria. It is run by members of a Nerdfighter friend group called Catitude. Also known as FYNF. Ellen Hardcastle - (n.) One of Hank’s albums , named after a Project for Awesome donor who then named her album after Hank Green.

- (n.) One of Hank’s , named after a donor who then named her after Hank Green. Emily Graslie - (n.) First featured by Hank in a vlogbrothers video and is now the host of The Brain Scoop . Originally worked as a volunteer at the Philip. L. Wright Zoological Museum at the University of Montana. She is now the Chief Curiosity Correspondent for The Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois.

- (n.) First featured by Hank in a and is now the host of . Originally worked as a volunteer at the Philip. L. Wright Zoological Museum at the University of Montana. She is now the Chief Curiosity Correspondent for The Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois. Emma Approved - (n.) An adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel Emma in the form of a series of video blogs that follows lifestyle coach and professional matchmaker Emma Woodhouse, her company partner Alex Knightley, and assistant/Event Coordinator Harriet Smith.

- (n.) An adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel in the form of a series of that follows lifestyle coach and professional matchmaker Emma Woodhouse, her company partner Alex Knightley, and assistant/Event Coordinator Harriet Smith. Esther Day - (n.) Esther Earl ’s birthday, August 3rd. A day which acts as a sort of Valentine’s Day for non-romantic love (eg. friendships, families, etc.) in honor of Esther Earl , chosen by her when asked by John. On this day, Hank and John openly, if hesitantly, say “I love you” to each other.

- (n.) ’s birthday, August 3rd. A day which acts as a sort of (eg. friendships, families, etc.) in honor of , chosen by her when asked by John. On this day, Hank and John openly, if hesitantly, say “I love you” to each other. Esther Earl - (n.) A Nerdfighter and YouTuber who met John at a LeakyCon in 2009 and helped inspire John in his writing of The Fault in Our Stars . She sadly died of thyroid cancer in August of 2010, but exemplifies so many of the values that Nerdfighteria holds dear. See also This Star Won’t Go Out .

- (n.) A Nerdfighter and who met John at a in 2009 and helped inspire John in his writing of She sadly died of thyroid cancer in August of 2010, but exemplifies so many of the values that Nerdfighteria holds dear. See also . Evening of Awesome, An - (n.) A show held at Carnegie Hall on January 15th, 2013, celebrating the one-year anniversary of the release of The Fault in Our Stars .

(n.) A held at on January 15th, 2013, celebrating the one-year anniversary of the release of Everyone Poops (In My Pants) - (n.) A grave tragedy about the conundrums of a man (Hank Green) who is cursed with the need for everybody to poop in his pants. Inspired by the book Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi.

- (n.) A about the conundrums of a man (Hank Green) who is cursed with the need for everybody to poop in his pants. Inspired by the book by Taro Gomi. Evil Baby Orphanage - 1. (n.) In an early vlogbrothers video , John and Hank were discussing what to do if you got access to a time machine: Do you go back and kill baby Hitler, or would it be ethically wrong to kill a baby who has yet to hurt anyone? A Nerdfighter, Brooke, came up with the obvious solution: you kidnap baby Hitler and put him in an orphanage, specifically created to raise evil people as good people. 2. (n.) A card game, based on (1), now available on DFTBA Records .

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Fake John Green - (n.) A fake dailybooth account set up which posted embarrassing photoshopped pictures of John. It was later revealed to have been run by Karen Kavett. While the original account has disappeared, you can still see all the pictures in on Karen’s site .

- (n.) A fake dailybooth account set up which posted embarrassing photoshopped pictures of John. It was later revealed to have been run by Karen Kavett. While the original account has disappeared, you can still see all the pictures in . Fat Sandwich - (n.) A punishment food for John, composed of strawberry-flavored protein and pure Crisco fat served on a hamburger bun.

- (n.) A food for John, composed of strawberry-flavored protein and pure Crisco fat served on a hamburger bun. Fault in Our Stars, The (TFiOS) - 1. (n.) John’s fourth solo book. Published in 2012, by Dutton Books. 2. (n.) A major motion picture set to be released June 6 2014, directed by Josh Boone and starring Shailene Woodley , Ansel Elgort , and Nat Wolff .

- 1. (n.) John’s fourth solo book. Published in 2012, by Dutton Books. 2. (n.) A major motion picture set to be released June 6 2014, directed by Josh Boone and starring , , and . FIFA - (n.) A soccer/association football video game. Played by John on Hankgames Without Hank , first as the Swindon Town Swoodilypoopers , then the AFC Wimbledon Wimbly Womblys .

- (n.) A soccer/association football video game. Played by John on , first as the , then the . Fishing Boat Proceeds - (n.) A section on the American tax return which John wishes to have filled in at some point in his life. To date he has not. It is also the name of John’s Tumblr .

- (n.) A on the American tax return which John wishes to have filled in at some point in his life. To date he has not. It is also the name of . Fitness Challenge - (n.) In 2009, Hank and John (and nerdfighters) were supposed to participate in a series of challenges that promoted healthy activity. It never really took off.

- (n.) In 2009, Hank and John (and nerdfighters) were supposed to participate in a series of challenges that promoted healthy activity. It never really took off. Fitness for Nerds - (n.) One of John’s punishment videos in which he makes a workout video , working out the entirety of the nerd body. He does so in a cutoff sweater, a fox headband, green leggings, and purple women’s shorts.

- (n.) One of John’s punishment videos in which he makes a , working out the entirety of the nerd body. He does so in a cutoff sweater, a fox headband, green leggings, and purple women’s shorts. Flipping the Pipple - (v.) A term used in the Hank and Katherine play Lego Hanky Potter on Hankgames . It refers to doing nothing of importance (usually holding up your collaborator in a two-person game).

- (v.) A used in the Hank and play Lego Hanky Potter on . It refers to doing nothing of importance (usually holding up your collaborator in a two-person game). Florence Foster Jenkins - (n.) A questionably talented opera singer who dared to suck and played Carnegie Hall .

- (n.) A questionably talented opera singer who and played . Foreign John Green Books - (n.) Editions of John novels that are in a different language. The cover will often depict either girls, feet, or both, and they are always pronounced incorrectly by the author. Because John owns so many of them, he at one point created a battle between the foreign editions of Looking for Alaska .

- (n.) Editions of John novels that are in a different language. The cover will often depict either girls, feet, or both, and they are always by the author. Because John owns so many of them, he at one point created a between the foreign editions of . Foundation to Decrease World Suck - (n.) A 501(c)3 charity dedicated to decreasing WorldSuck . It is also referred to as the bank of Nerdfighteria, and gets a large portion of its funds from the Project for Awesome .

- (n.) A dedicated to decreasing . It is also referred to as the bank of Nerdfighteria, and gets a large portion of its funds from the . Fox Hat - (n.) An item of headgear owned by the character Takumi in Looking For Alaska -- Takumi’s proclamation that “no one can catch the motherf***ing fox” has inspired Nerdfighters to create their own fox hats. The fox hat was also seen in a few vlogbrothers videos .

- (n.) An item of headgear owned by the character Takumi in -- Takumi’s proclamation that “no one can catch the motherf***ing fox” has inspired Nerdfighters to create their own fox hats. The fox hat was also seen in a few vlogbrothers . French the Llama (FTL) - (n.) An exclamation one makes when completely and utterly excited (eg. “French the Llama! That’s awesome!”). The phrase came into an existence during the Project for Awesome 2010 when John didn’t know what FTL stood for. Kristen, a nerdfighter, told him that it was short for “french the llama.” John is trying to make this a “thing,” but according to Hank, he has not succeeded.

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Giant Squid of Anger - (n.) What John becomes when an idea or attitude is completely ridiculous. This also happens to many other people on the internet, especially in YouTube comments. Portrayed by screaming and flailing .

- (n.) What John becomes when an idea or attitude is completely ridiculous. This also happens to many other people on the internet, especially in YouTube comments. Portrayed by . Giraffe Sex - (n.) Vlogbrothers videos which feature giraffe sex in the thumbnail are typically more viewed than videos which do not. This has prompted a Giraffe Love t-shirt.

- (n.) Vlogbrothers videos which feature giraffe sex in the thumbnail are typically than videos which do not. This has prompted a t-shirt. Good Morning ____, It's ___day - (n.) Typically the intro to any vlogbrothers video (eg. Good morning, Hank, it’s Friday). Occasionally it’s yelled by a crowd of nerdfighters (at gatherings, events, etc) in place of John or Hank. Also the inspiration for one of Hank’s earliest songs .

- (n.) Typically the intro to any vlogbrothers video (eg. Good morning, Hank, it’s Friday). Occasionally it’s yelled by a crowd of nerdfighters (at gatherings, events, etc) in place of John or Hank. Also the inspiration for one of Hank’s . Google Verb Meme - (n.) An internet meme popularlized on YouTube by Hank and Michael Aranda in which you enter your name followed by a verb into Google and see what the suggested searches are.

- (n.) An internet meme and in which you enter your name followed by a verb into Google and see what the suggested searches are. Grapefruit - (n.) A stupid, incompetent, silly, or foolish act or person. (ex: John calls himself a grapefruit after the "hectare" mispronunciation--"It's one thing to look like a grapefruit in front of Nerdfighteria") Used as an insult, often self-deprecating.

- (n.) A stupid, incompetent, silly, or foolish act or person. (ex: John calls himself a grapefruit after the "hectare" mispronunciation--"It's one thing to look like a grapefruit in front of Nerdfighteria") Used as an insult, often self-deprecating. Great American Tour de Nerdfighting, The - (n.) The name given to the vlogbrothers 2008 tour of America , see also Tour de Nerdfighting .

- (n.) The name given to the vlogbrothers , see also . Great White Wall of Cow, The - (n.) An obstacle encountered in the road trip portion of John’s novel Paper Towns .

- (n.) An obstacle encountered in the road trip portion of John’s novel . Grey Speckled Walls - (n.) Appear in airports . In ALL airports.

- (n.) Appear in . In ALL airports. Guilt Free Three - (n.) Someone in your “guilt free three” is someone you could hook up with given the opportunity without the act being deemed adultery. First mentioned as a free pass list. Helen Hunt is on Hank’s list. Judy Blume is on John’s list.

- (n.) Someone in your “guilt free three” is someone you could hook up with given the opportunity without the act being deemed adultery. as a free pass list. is on Hank’s list. Judy Blume is on John’s list. Gus is a Bug - (n.) A children’s book that John remembered having as a child, and that Nerdfighters recreated. The original book was eventually located despite John having misremembered the title.

- (n.) A that John remembered having as a child, and that Nerdfighters recreated. The original book was eventually located despite John having misremembered the title. Gussie Audrey Manlove - (n.) A name that appears on a headstone in the Knightstown, Indiana cemetery. First seen in February of 2011, in a video by John. Her identity was discovered soon after. Resulted in Nerdfighteria finding her history and various name changes.

- (n.) A name that appears on a headstone in the Knightstown, Indiana cemetery. in February of 2011, in a video by John. was discovered soon after. Resulted in Nerdfighteria and various name changes. Gutshot, Tennessee - (n.) A fictional location which is purported to house the remains Archduke Franz Ferdinand and where Colin Singleton and Hassan Harbish visit on their road trip in An Abundance of Katherines .

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I Am Not An Octopus - (n.) A popular question for Question Tuesday is “Are you an Octopus?” to which John normally counts his limbs and says that he is not an octopus. He then proceeds to wonder if he is an octopus with four limbs amputated, then throws himself against a wall to see if he will stick to it like an octopus. He concludes that he is not an octopus. Also an effective tactic to (not) demolish a wall .

- (n.) A for is “Are you an Octopus?” to which John normally counts his limbs and says that he is not an octopus. He then proceeds to wonder if he is an octopus with four limbs amputated, then throws himself against a wall to see if he will stick to it like an octopus. He concludes that he is not an octopus. Also an effective tactic to . I F***ing Love Science - 1. (n.) A science-news focused Facebook page and YouTube channel run by Elise Andrew. 2. (n.) A track on Hank Green and the Perfect Strangers ’ debut album, Incongruent , named after (1).

- 1. (n.) A science-news focused Facebook and YouTube run by Elise Andrew. 2. (n.) A track on ’ debut album, , named after (1). I Love You - (n.) A phrase of endearment not exclusive to romantic love . On Esther Day , to honor her, Hank and John tell each other “I Love You,” in an extraordinarily begrudging manner.

- (n.) A phrase of endearment not exclusive to romantic . On , to honor her, Hank and John tell each other “I Love You,” in an extraordinarily begrudging manner. Ilene Cooper - (n.) An author and editor at Booklist who John refers to as his “ Looking for Alaska , launching his writing career. fairy godmother” and mentor. She helped him publish his first novel, launching his writing career.

- (n.) An author and editor at Booklist who John refers to as his “ Imagine Others Complexly - (n.) A theme throughout Nerdfighteria, including John’s novels, in which we are encouraged to imagine others deeply and complexly. It means recognizing that others are more than what they seem with many different facets and therefore more like ourselves that we ever imagined.

- (n.) A theme throughout Nerdfighteria, including John’s novels, in which we are encouraged to imagine others deeply and complexly. It means recognizing that others are more than what they seem with many different facets and therefore more like ourselves that we ever imagined. "Imagining the future is a kind of nostalgia" - (n.)A much quoted phrase from Alaska Young in Looking For Alaska . The phrase was originally said by The Yeti on her first date with John, although this is not a widely known fact.

- (n.)A much quoted phrase from in . The phrase was originally said by on her first date with John, although this is not a widely known fact. Imperial Affliction, An - (n.) A fictional novel written by (fictional) author Peter van Houten ; Hazel ’s favourite book in The Fault in Our Stars . It is written in the voice of a young female cancer sufferer, Anna, and notably ends mid sentence with no explanation. It is quoted for the epigraph of TFiOS, redolent of the epigraph of The Great Gatsby , which is also a fictional quote. John said that to him it represented an amalgamation of Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace, and The Blood of the Lamb by Peter de Vries.

- (n.) A fictional novel written by (fictional) author ; ’s favourite book in It is written in the voice of a young female cancer sufferer, Anna, and notably ends mid sentence with no explanation. It is quoted for the epigraph of TFiOS, redolent of the epigraph of , which is also a fictional quote. John said that to him it represented an amalgamation of by and by Peter de Vries. In Your (or My) Pants - (n.) The idea that adding “in your pants” onto the end of any book title will make it ten times more hilarious (e.g. A Storm of Swords ...In Your Pants, The Sun Also Rises … In Your Pants, Looking for Alaska. ..In Your Pants). Conceived by John’s author friend and secret sister Maureen Johnson .

- (n.) The idea that adding “in your pants” onto the end of any book title will make it ten times more hilarious (e.g. ...In Your Pants, … In Your Pants, ..In Your Pants). Conceived by John’s author friend and secret sister . Incongruent - (n.) The first album of Hank Green and the Perfect Strangers , released May 6, 2014.

- (n.) The first album of , released May 6, 2014. Indian Springs School - (n.) The boarding high school that John attended. His experiences there are the basis for Culver Creek School in Looking for Alaska .

- (n.) The boarding that John attended. His experiences there are the basis for Culver Creek School in . Indianapolis, Indiana - (n.) John’s current city of residence. It’s where his episodes of Crash Course & Mental_Floss , along with Healthcare Triage , are produced.

- (n.) John’s current city of residence. It’s where his episodes of & , along with , are produced. Initialism - (n.) An abbreviation as a word where you pronounce each letter. Eg. pronounced “D-F-T-B-A,” not “dift-bah”. Not to be confused with an acronym .

- (n.) An as a word where you pronounce each letter. Eg. pronounced “D-F-T-B-A,” not “dift-bah”. Not to be confused with an . Internerdial Dating - (n.)When a Nerdfighter and non-Nerdfighter are dating . See Nerdfighterlike .

- (n.)When a Nerdfighter and non-Nerdfighter are . See . Is Hank Green Awesome? - (n.) Yes. This question arose when Hank tried googling himself in a video and wasn’t auto-completed, so he requisitioned Nerdfighters to google “Is Hank Green Awesome?” so that it would autocomplete .

- (n.) Yes. This question arose when Hank tried googling himself in a video and wasn’t auto-completed, so he requisitioned Nerdfighters to google “Is Hank Green Awesome?” so that it . Isaac - (n.) A character in John’s The Fault in Our Stars . Best friend of Augustus . He is played by Nat Wolff in the movie adaptation.

- (n.) A character in John’s Best friend of . He is played by in the movie adaptation. It Just Isn’t Fair - (n.) A novel by John, written at the age of 8. It features Alvin Lorus, a self-proclaimed wimp who befriends his “vice-versa,” Rick. In a shocking turn of events, it is revealed that Rick’s father has died. The novel was read live at Leaky Con 2011.

- (n.) A by John, written at the age of 8. It features Alvin Lorus, a self-proclaimed wimp who befriends his “vice-versa,” Rick. In a shocking turn of events, it is revealed that Rick’s father has died. The novel at 2011. It’s a Metaphor - (n.) Part of a(n extraordinarily pretentious) quote from Augustus Waters in The Fault In Our Stars , which became a meme .

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January 1, 2007 - (n.) The first day of Brotherhood 2.0 . Hank records a video at a party in a very ominous way.

- (n.) The first day of . Hank at a party in a very ominous way. John Green - (n.) Half of the YouTube channel Vlogbrothers , father of Henry and Alice , husband to Sarah and brother to Hank. New York Times bestselling YA author of Looking for Alaska , An Abundance of Katherines , Paper Towns , The Fault in Our Stars and co-author of Will Grayson, Will Grayson and Let It Snow .

- (n.) of the YouTube channel , father of and , husband to and brother to Hank. New York Times bestselling author of , , , and co-author of and Jokes - 1. (n.) Told by Hank Green in several videos, there is a playlist with all of the videos. His current record (as of April 2014) is 54 jokes in less than four minutes. 2. (adj.) A substitute for cool, i.e. That Pizza John shirt is so jokes.

- 1. (n.) Told by Hank Green in several videos, there is a with all of the videos. His current record (as of April 2014) is 54 jokes in less than four minutes. 2. (adj.) A substitute for cool, i.e. That shirt is so jokes. JScribble - (n.) John’s signature. Also his rapper name . Was coined by Marion the Nerdfightarion .

- (n.) John’s signature. Also his . Was . Judy Blume - (n.) An author who is admired by John to such a degree that he added her to his Guilt Free Three . John’s admiration for Judy Blume is often compared to Hank’s devotion to Helen Hunt .

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Kafir - (n.) A not-nice word for non-Muslim person, used as an affectionate term for Colin Singleton by Hassan Harbish in John’s novel An Abundance of Katherines .

- (n.) A not-nice word for non-Muslim person, used as an affectionate term for by Hassan Harbish in John’s novel . Karen Kavett - (n.) Long time nerdfighter, YouTuber , and graphic designer who has done design work for the Green brothers, including designs for P4A , Vidcon , 2D Glasses , and John’s books box set & website. She was also the mastermind behind Fake John Green .

- (n.) Long time nerdfighter, , and graphic designer who has done design work for the Green brothers, including designs for , , , and John’s books box set & website. She was also the mastermind behind . Katherine, The - (n.) Hank’s wife, Katherine Green. She occasionally appears in Hankgames , SciShow , and vlogbrothers videos. Her rarely-updated YouTube channel is elfkwest .

- (n.) Hank’s wife, Katherine Green. She occasionally appears in , , and vlogbrothers videos. Her rarely-updated YouTube channel is . Kenyon College - (n.) John’s Alma Mater and the site of much of his development as an adult and writer.

- (n.) John’s Alma Mater and the site of much of his development as an adult and writer. Ketchup Pee - (n.) The orange or pink liquid that comes out of the bottle when attempting to squeeze out ketchup. Can be used as an insult .

- (n.) The orange or pink liquid that comes out of the bottle when attempting to squeeze out ketchup. Can be used as an . Kiva.org - (n.) Microfinancing organization which facilitates small, crowd-funded loans to entrepreneurs in the developing world. To date the Nerdfighter team has made over 130,000 loans through this organization, to the tune of nearly $4,000,000.

- (n.) Microfinancing organization which facilitates small, crowd-funded loans to entrepreneurs in the developing world. To date the has made over 130,000 loans through this organization, to the tune of nearly $4,000,000. Kurt the Punk Rock Nerdfighter - (n.) A Nerdfighter Hank found while completing his punishment of giving away Peeps on the street. Kurt was very nice to Hank and set the Peeps-eating record of 12 Peeps in a minute and a half.

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Labyrinth of Suffering - (n.) How Alaska Young refers to life in Looking for Alaska . It is a reference to Gabriel García Márquez’s novel The General in His Labyrinth . She asks “how we will ever get out of this labyrinth of suffering?” and answers “straight and fast” while Pudge answers “to forgive.”

- (n.) How refers to life in . It is a reference to Gabriel García Márquez’s novel . She asks “how we will ever get out of this labyrinth of suffering?” and answers “straight and fast” while answers “to forgive.” Lauren Fairweather - (n.) Musician and Nerdfighter who has done songs with Hank and John and has her own YouTube channel . She specialises in wrock music.

- (n.) Musician and Nerdfighter who has done songs with and and has her own YouTube . She specialises in music. Lauren Myracle - (n.) A YA author who collaborated with John and Maureen Johnson on the book Let It Snow , a collection of three short stories.

- (n.) A author who collaborated with John and on the book , a collection of three short stories. LeakyCon - (n.) A Harry Potter convention established in 2009, which John and Hank regularly attend. John met Esther Earl at the 2009 convention. Hank often performs his wrock songs there.

- (n.) A Harry Potter established in 2009, which John and Hank regularly attend. John met at the 2009 convention. Hank often performs his songs there. Lemon - (n.) Hank’s dog , a retired racing greyhound whose racing name was Tina Fey.

- (n.) , a retired racing greyhound whose racing name was Tina Fey. Let It Snow - (n.) A YA novel, consisting of a collection of three linked holiday romances: The Jubilee Express ( Maureen Johnson ), A Cheertastic Christmas Miracle (John Green), and The Patron Saint of Pigs ( Lauren Myracle ).

- (n.) A novel, consisting of a collection of three linked holiday romances: ( ), (John Green), and ( ). Lindsey Doe, Dr. - (n). Clinical sexologist and presenter of Sexplanations .

- (n). Clinical sexologist and presenter of . Lizzie Bennet Diaries, The - (n.) An Emmy winning modern-day vlog-style adaption of Jane Austen’s novel Pride & Prejudice. It aired on YouTube from April 9th, 2012 - March 28th, 2013. Hank Green is the co-creator and executive producer.

- (n.) An Emmy winning modern-day vlog-style adaption of Jane Austen’s novel It on YouTube from April 9th, 2012 - March 28th, 2013. Hank Green is the co-creator and executive producer. Looking For Alaska - (n.) John’s first published novel (2005, Dutton Juvenile). Winner of the 2006 Michael L. Printz Award.

- (n.) John’s first published novel (2005, Dutton Juvenile). Winner of Love - 1. (n.) Feeling of strong attraction to a person or thing, classically categorised into 4 types: agape (deep and spiritual), eros (physical and passionate), philia (mental or platonic), and storge (affection and familial). Agape and eros are major themes in John’s books, whilst storge is only discussed on Esther Day (See I Love You ). 2. (v.) To exhibit feelings as above, either mentally or physically. The physical expression of eros is also called skoodilypooping .

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Made of Awesome - (adj.) Emphasizes the goodness of Nerdfighters; when they do something which is particularly special, they will be described as “made of awesome.”

- (adj.) Emphasizes the goodness of Nerdfighters; when they do something which is particularly special, they will be described as “made of awesome.” Manic Pixie Dream Boy - (n.) Male version of Manic Pixie Dream Girl. Augustus Waters, in The Fault in Our Stars , has been mistaken for one .

- (n.) Male version of Manic Pixie Dream Girl. Augustus Waters, in . Manic Pixie Dream Girl - love . They usually are removed from the story after they have changed the protagonist forever. Many of John’s books (n.) A one dimensional female character, the sole purpose of whom is to rejuvenate the jaded male protagonist, often with. They usually are removed from the story after they have changed the protagonist forever. Many of John’s books are the antithesis of this concept, though some readers mistake his characters for Manic Pixie Dream Girls.

- Map of the Realm of Narnia - (n.) In the beginning of the vlogbrothers , Hank owned a map that depicted the realm of Narnia, a world from C.S. Lewis’s famous series The Chronicles of Narnia . It hung on a wall in the background of many videos .

- (n.) In the beginning of the , Hank owned a map that depicted the realm of Narnia, a world from C.S. Lewis’s famous series . It hung on a wall in the background of . Margo Roth Spiegelman - (n.) Character in John’s 2008 novel Paper Towns .

- Marion the Nerdfightarion - (n.) Also known as MarionHoney When John entered a bookstore and signed his name in a copy of Maureen Johnson ’s Girl at Sea , a Nerdfighter called Marion went to the same store , hunted down the book, bought it, and filmed herself doing it. She commented about John’s signature looking more like a “ JScribble ”, thus coining the term. Hank made a remix of Marion’s reaction.

- (n.) Also known as When John entered a bookstore and signed his name in a copy of ’s , a Nerdfighter called Marion , hunted down the book, bought it, and filmed herself doing it. She commented about John’s signature looking more like a “ ”, thus coining the term. Hank made a of Marion’s reaction. Matthew Gaydos - (n.) DFTBA Records warehouse worker and host of the DFTBA Warehouse show on the channel dftbarecords . Can also be found on his own YouTube channel .

- (n.) warehouse worker and host of the DFTBA show on the channel . Can also be found on his own YouTube . Maureen Johnson - (n.) “AKA Actual John Green” The bestselling YA author of such books as 13 Little Blue Envelopes , Suite Scarlett , and the Shades of London trilogy and secret sister (see Secret Siblings ) to the vlogbrothers. She wrote Let it Snow with John and Lauren Myracle . One of John’s writing partners when he lived in NYC. Organiser of LeakyCon Lit. Inappropriate texter during live videos. Owner of a Tumblog , an official blog , and a twitter .

- (n.) “AKA Actual John Green” The bestselling author of such books as , , and the trilogy and secret sister (see ) to the vlogbrothers. She wrote with John and . One of John’s writing partners when he lived in NYC. Organiser of Lit. Inappropriate texter during live videos. Owner of a , an , and a . Me from the Past - (n.) John’s interpretation of his past self who he instructs during Crash Course videos.

- (n.) John’s interpretation of his past self who he instructs during videos. Mental_Floss - 1. (n.) A magazine that both John and Hank have written for in the past. 2. (n.) A YouTube channel where John and various guest YouTubers host a weekly trivia show.

- 1. (n.) A that both John and Hank have written for in the past. 2. (n.) A YouTube where John and various guest YouTubers host a weekly trivia show. Meredith Danko - (n.) Associate producer (formerly intern) on Crash Course (History and Literature). She also works on Mental_Floss and Hankgames without Hank .

- (n.) Associate producer (formerly intern) on (History and Literature). She also works on and . Metaphor - (n.) John is well-known for these in his writing. Popular on Tumblr for a “drizzle/hurricane metaphor,” from Looking For Alaska (see Peopleraindrizzlehurricane ). Also well known for a cigarette metaphor from The Fault In Our Stars (see It’s a Metaphor ).

- (n.) John is well-known for these in his writing. Popular on Tumblr for a “drizzle/hurricane metaphor,” from (see ). Also well known for a cigarette metaphor from (see ). Michael Aranda - The Brain Scoop. He is also a host on SciShow , does sound design and script supervising for Crash Course , and occasionally helps out with the DFTBA warehouse. He has a (n.) A good friend of the Green brothers. He assists with the production ofHe is also a host on, does sound design and script supervising for, and occasionally helps out with thewarehouse. He has a youtube channel and a daily vlog channel

- Mike Green - TFiOS preparedness pack. vlogbrothers video. See his first appearance in a (n.) John and Hank’s father, a documentary filmmaker for government and a non-profit nature preservation organizations. He currently handles much of the accounting and financial documentation for John and Hank’s business ventures and is the mastermind behind the

Miles Halter - (n.) Main character and narrator of John’s first novel, Looking for Alaska whose love interest is Alaska Young . He goes by the name Pudge.

(n.) Main character and narrator of John’s first novel, whose love interest is . He goes by the name Pudge. Missoula, Montana - (n.) A city in mountainous terrain in the western United States. Current hometown of Hank Green, The Katherine , DFTBA Records , Subbable , VidCon , the studios for SciShow and Hank’s Crash Course seasons, and lots of employees of the aforementioned projects.

- (n.) A city in mountainous terrain in the western United States. Current hometown of Hank Green, , , , , the studios for and Hank’s seasons, and lots of employees of the aforementioned projects. Mongol s, The - (n.) “The exception.” From Crash Course World History, as a commonly recurring theme in generalizations. Also on a t-shirt available from DFTBA Records .

- (n.) “The exception.” From World History, as a commonly recurring theme in generalizations. Also on a t-shirt . Mountain Goats, The - (n.) John’s first, second, fourth, and fifth favourite band. For John’s third favourite band, see Hank Green. They performed with John and Hank at An Evening of Awesome .

- (n.) John’s first, second, fourth, and fifth favourite band. For John’s third favourite band, see Hank Green. They performed with John and Hank at Movie Magic - (n.) Flashy video editing, including the sudden appearance of a vlogbrother in a different location than the one in which they began filming the video, is highlighted by the exclamation of this phrase, particularly in the early videos. Jump cuts are not uncommon.

- (n.) Flashy video editing, including the sudden appearance of a vlogbrother in a different location than the one in which they began filming the video, is highlighted by the exclamation of this phrase, particularly in the early videos. Jump cuts are not uncommon. My Little Pony - (n.) Small horse toys marketed at young girls; they were a favourite of Hank’s when he was growing up (he doesn’t have a favorite pony). Can also frequently be seen in the background of John’s videos.

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NaNoWriMo - (n.) National Novel Writing Month . November, when many people attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in 1 month. John penned Zombicorns during NaNoWriMo in 2010.

- (n.) . November, when many people attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in 1 month. John penned during NaNoWriMo in 2010. Nat Wolff - (n.) An actor who plays Isaac in the movie adaptation of The Fault in our Stars and who has been cast as Quentin Jacobsen in Paper Towns .

- (n.) An actor who plays in the movie adaptation of and who has been cast as in . Nerd Factor - (n.) A contest first used by Michael Buckley as Buck Factor, appropriated by the vlogbrothers first in 2011 , and used again in 2013 , for which the two winners made videos on the vlogbrothers channel during John’s paternity leave.

- (n.) A contest first used by Michael Buckley as Buck Factor, appropriated by the vlogbrothers first in , and used again in , for which the made videos on the vlogbrothers channel during John’s Nerd Glasses - (n.) The thick, black-framed glasses that John wore in early Vlogbrothers videos. He broke them after falling face first into the Baltic Sea. The glasses were sold on eBay in 2009 to raise money for the Project for Awesome .

- (n.) The thick, black-framed glasses that John wore in early Vlogbrothers videos. He after falling face first into the Baltic Sea. The glasses were sold on eBay in 2009 to raise money for the . Nerdcrafteria - (n.) The name of the Nerdfighter Minecraft server .

- (n.) The name of the Nerdfighter Minecraft . NerdFArt - (n.) Art created by Nerdfighters about Nerdfighteria. NerdFArt is regularly featured in a special segment of The Warehouse , though it is sometimes forgotten.

- (n.) created by Nerdfighters about Nerdfighteria. NerdFArt is regularly featured in a special segment of , though it is sometimes forgotten. Nerdfightastic - (adj.) Describing something which is awesome, and so worthy of Nerdfighteria.

- (adj.) Describing something which is awesome, and so worthy of Nerdfighteria. Nerdfighter - (n.) Someone who, instead of being made out of bones and organs and stuff, is made entirely out of awesome. How do you know if you’re a Nerdfighter? If you want to be one, then you are. (To clarify - a Nerdfighter does not fight nerds. A Nerdfighter fights for nerds.) Term coined after John played an arcade game called Aero Fighters in an airport in video . The font used in the game made the words “Aero Fighters” look like “Nerd Fighters”.

- (n.) Someone who, instead of being made out of bones and organs and stuff, is made entirely out of awesome. How do you know if you’re a Nerdfighter? If you want to be one, then you are. (To clarify - a Nerdfighter does not fight nerds. A Nerdfighter fights nerds.) Term coined after John played an arcade game called in an airport in . The font used in the game made the words “Aero Fighters” look like “Nerd Fighters”. Nerdfighter Art - (n.) A tumblr dedicated to Nerdfighter-related art which has helped organize the creation and collection of art by Nerdfighters to be donated to the Project for Awesome as perks.

- (n.) A dedicated to Nerdfighter-related art which has helped organize the creation and collection of art by Nerdfighters to be donated to the as perks. Nerdfighter Book Club - (n.) A book club in which any and all Nerdfighters can take part. It has a history of running for one book, before being forgotten for a year and a half. Books read have included Fahrenheit 451 , The Catcher in the Rye , The Great Gatsby, and Behind the Beautiful Forevers .

- (n.) A book club in which any and all Nerdfighters can take part. It has a history of running for one book, before being forgotten for a year and a half. Books read have included , , and . Nerdfighter Gathering - (n.) When Nerdfighters come together in a particular place to do a sundry of things together, such as visiting museums, ice-skating, or gathering in a park. John and/or Hank may or may not be in attendance. Find a gathering near you here !

- (n.) When Nerdfighters come together in a particular place to do a sundry of things together, such as visiting museums, ice-skating, or gathering in a park. John and/or Hank may or may not be in attendance. Find a gathering near you ! Nerdfighter Lexicon - (n.) A comprehensive dictionary of Nerdfighter terms and language, collaboratively put together by dozens of nerdfighters. It is included on nerdfighteria.com as part of an orientation landing page for new and potential nerdfighters. (It’s what you’re reading right now! Ahh!)

- (n.) A comprehensive dictionary of Nerdfighter terms and language, collaboratively put together by dozens of nerdfighters. It is included on as part of an orientation landing page for new and potential nerdfighters. (It’s what you’re reading right now! Ahh!) Nerdfighter Notes - (n.) Notes, advertising Nerdfighteria, that Nerdfighters slip into John’s books (or other books) at bookstores or libraries. They were invented by Kristina Horner .

- (n.) Notes, advertising Nerdfighteria, that Nerdfighters slip into John’s books (or other books) at bookstores or libraries. They were . Nerdfighter Sign - (n.) A gesture where both hands, doing Vulcan salutes, are crossed in front of the chest. It’s often used as a way for Nerdfighters to identify themselves to one another.

- (n.) A gesture where both hands, doing Vulcan salutes, are crossed in front of the chest. It’s often used as a way for Nerdfighters to identify themselves to one another. Nerdfighteria - (n.) The place where Nerdfighters hang out. Its exact location is not known (possibly Winner, South Dakota ?), but contains within its bounds, if it has any (See No Edge ), vlogbrothers and associated channels, the Ning , Our Pants , and anywhere where awesome is being done, and worldsuck is reduced.

- (n.) The place where Nerdfighters hang out. Its exact location is not known (possibly ?), but contains within its bounds, if it has any (See ), vlogbrothers and associated channels, , , and anywhere where awesome is being done, and is reduced. Nerdfighterlike - 1. (n.) A state of mutual attraction between Nerdfighters which can be platonic or romantic. 2. (n.) A song by Lauren Fairweather , covered by Hank and Katherine.

- 1. (n.) A state of mutual attraction between Nerdfighters which can be platonic or romantic. 2. (n.) A by , by Hank and Katherine. Neutral Milk Hotel - (n.) An indie rock band featured in the book Will Grayson, Will Grayson . Known for their song Holland, 1945 in the book. Also mentioned in TFiOS .

- (n.) An indie rock band featured in the book . Known for their song in the book. Also mentioned in . NeverFTBA - (n.) Never Forget To Be Awesome, an expression that plays off of DFTBA , was a YouTube channel used by Hank during the scavenger hunt many years ago.

- (n.) Never Forget To Be Awesome, an expression that plays off of , was a YouTube used by Hank during the many years ago. News Sunday - (n.) John’s equivalent of Song Wednesday during 2009, as stipulated on Jan 1st, 2009 . John would have to explain clearly and comprehensively a current event of which Hank was probably ignorant. This stemmed from earlier videos like Eat five sheets of toilet paper while discussing the political situation in Nepal , and lead to a tradition of such videos, including ones about Israel , Syria (Hank), and Ukraine .

- (n.) John’s equivalent of during 2009, as stipulated . John would have to explain clearly and comprehensively a current event of which Hank was probably ignorant. This stemmed from earlier videos like , and lead to a tradition of such videos, including ones about , (Hank), and . Nicholas Jenkins - (n.) Producer, director, and editor of Sexplanations and all Crash Courses hosted by Hank.

- (n.) Producer, director, and editor of and all hosted by Hank. Ning, The - (n.) A Nerdfighter forum which used to be the main hub of Nerdfighteria. Now the location of the Nerdfighter chat and Nerdfighter groups.

- (n.) A Nerdfighter which used to be the main hub of Nerdfighteria. Now the location of the Nerdfighter chat and Nerdfighter groups. Ningmaster - (n.) A moderator of the the Ning . John first created the term in this video .

- (n.) A moderator of the . John first created the term in . NIT - (n.) An acronym for Nerdfighter in Training, mentioned by John in the Brotherhood 2.0 video dated July 2nd, 2007 .

- (n.) An acronym for Nerdfighter in Training, mentioned by John in the . No Edge - (n.) After learning that the universe probably has no edge, Hank began annoying John by repeatedly saying “ Dude, No Edge ”. Also mentioned in “ The Universe is Weird ”.

- (n.) After learning that the universe probably has no edge, Hank began annoying John by repeatedly saying “ ”. Also mentioned in “ ”. Nonexistent Nerdfighter Prize of the Day - (n.) Given in the way of recognition, or “shout out”, to someone who has caught John or Hank’s eye usually by exceptionally increasing awesome or decreasing worldsuck .

- (n.) Given in the way of recognition, or “shout out”, to someone who has caught John or Hank’s eye usually by exceptionally increasing awesome or decreasing . Notsome - (adj, n.) The opposite of awesome. Decepticons are made of this.

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Obama Llama Duck - (n.) A song made by Hank as a parody of the popular Llama Song by Burton Earny to show their support for Obama’s first presidential campaign.

- (n.) made by Hank as a parody of the popular by Burton Earny to show their support for Obama’s first presidential campaign. Obamasidiots - (n.) A YouTube channel where Hank and John tried to get more political and raise money for the Democratic party through Daniel Bliss and Barack Obama.

- (n.) A YouTube where Hank and John tried to get more political and raise money for the Democratic party through Daniel Bliss and Barack Obama. Okay? Okay. - (n.) Possibly the most famous quote out of John’s The Fault in our Stars . It is said by the two main characters, Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters , to each other many times throughout the book.

- (n.) Possibly the most famous quote out of John’s . It is said by the two main characters, and , to each other many times throughout the book. Omnictionary - 1. (n.) The Wikipedia-esque site used extensively by Radar, a character in John’s Paper Towns . 2. (n.) Hank claimed the URL omnictionary.com. It was a functioning wiki where nerdfighters collaboratively wrote stories, but the site was eventually deleted for unknown reasons. An archived version of the site is viewable here .

- 1. (n.) The Wikipedia-esque site used extensively by Radar, a character in John’s . 2. (n.) Hank claimed the URL omnictionary.com. It was a functioning wiki where nerdfighters collaboratively wrote stories, but the site was eventually deleted for unknown reasons. An archived version of the site is viewable . Open Letter - (n.) A recurring segment in many of John’s Crash Course episodes. One of the themes of a given episode is summarised by John authoring an open letter to a historical person, character, place or concept; this is visualised by addressing an object found in the Secret Compartment .

- (n.) A recurring segment in many of John’s episodes. One of the themes of a given episode is summarised by John authoring an open letter to a historical person, character, place or concept; this is visualised by addressing an object found in the . Orbital Cellulitis - (n.) Inflammation of the eye tissue contracted by John in March of 2007.

- (n.) Inflammation of the eye tissue by John in March of 2007. Our Pants - (n.) The current Nerdfighter forum that came to be after the old forum ( Your Pants ) was overrun by hackers and spam.

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P4A - (n.) Initialism for Project for Awesome .

- (n.) Initialism for . Paige Railstone - (n.) A fictional DJ made up during a BlogTV show by John and Nerdfighters including Alan who made the website, Karen who created her image, and Paige . John uses Railstone’s identity to discuss whether made up things are real. A test for whether she was real was whether the AI 20Q could guess her.

- (n.) A fictional DJ during a show by John and Nerdfighters including who made the website, who created her image, and . John uses Railstone’s identity to discuss whether made up things are real. A test for whether she was real was whether the AI 20Q could guess her. Paper Towns - 1. (n.) John’s 3rd book. Published in 2008, Dutton Books. Debuted at #5 on the New York Times bestseller list. Won the 2009 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Young Adult mystery. 2. (n.) Towns which are fictional, created by map publishers to prevent and track copyright fraud (see Agloe, NY ). John discusses Paper Towns (and paper towns in general) in his Tedx talk .

- 1. (n.) John’s 3rd book. Published in 2008, Dutton Books. Debuted at #5 on the New York Times bestseller list. Won the 2009 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Young Adult mystery. 2. (n.) Towns which are fictional, created by map publishers to prevent and track copyright fraud (see ). John discusses (and paper towns in general) in his . Party Blower Solo! - (n.) The solo (played by various party blowers) that Hank plays in the song " The Man Who Throws The Tetris Piece ". It was John’s ringtone for a while.

- (n.) The solo (played by various party blowers) that Hank plays in the song " ". It was John’s ringtone for a while. Paternity Leave - (n.) A period after the birth of John’s children when other YouTubers, Maureen Johnson in 2010 and Hannah Hart, Grace Helbig, Wheezy Waiter, Rosianna Halse Rojas , and two Nerd Factor winners in 2013, host videos in John’s place.

- (n.) A period after the birth of John’s children when other YouTubers, in 2010 and Hannah Hart, Grace Helbig, Wheezy Waiter, , and two winners in 2013, host videos in John’s place. Peanut Butter Face - (n.) A reference to videoblogger Ze Frank where John answers questions with peanut butter on his face. Sometimes used to make educational videos more engaging .

- (n.) A reference to videoblogger where John answers questions with peanut butter on his face. Sometimes used to make educational videos . Peeps - (n.) An American marshmallow treat most commonly eaten at Easter. Many early Vlogbrother videos were dedicated to stuffing as many of them as possible into your mouth and handing them out to strangers . Thankfully not the same ones.

- (n.) An American marshmallow treat most commonly eaten at Easter. Many early Vlogbrother videos were dedicated to stuffing as many of them as possible into your mouth and . Thankfully not the same ones. Pemberley Digital - (n.) Hank and Bernie Su ’s company , named after the Pemberley estate owned by Fitzwilliam Darcy in Pride & Prejudice . The company is dedicated to retelling classic tales and produced the Emmy award-winning Lizzie Bennet Diaries and Welcome to Sanditon. They are currently producing Emma Approved and soon to be Frankenstein, M.D .

- (n.) Hank and ’s , named after the Pemberley estate owned by Fitzwilliam Darcy in . The company is dedicated to retelling classic tales and produced the Emmy award-winning and Welcome to Sanditon. They are currently producing and soon to be . Pennies - (n.) The smallest monetary valued currency in the United States. They are worth 1/100 dollars, they are made of copper and zinc, and have Abraham Lincoln on the heads side and the Abraham Lincoln memorial on the tails side. As of 2014, it costs 1.83 cents to make one penny. John hates them with a passion , even telling this directly to President Barack Obama .

- (n.) The smallest monetary valued currency in the United States. They are worth 1/100 dollars, they are made of copper and zinc, and have Abraham Lincoln on the heads side and the Abraham Lincoln memorial on the tails side. As of 2014, it costs 1.83 cents to make one penny. John hates them with a , even telling this directly to President . People in the ____ think that I’m crazy - (n.) Usually sung in an airport. Originated from a Vlogbrothers video in which John talked to his camera in an airport and received strange looks.

- (n.) Usually sung in an airport. Originated from a Vlogbrothers in which John talked to his camera in an airport and received strange looks. Peopleraindrizzlehurricane - (n.) A tumblr dedicated to artwork based on the wildly popular quote from John’s first book Looking for Alaska : “If people were rain, I was drizzle and she was a hurricane.” Occasionally referenced by John in videos.

- (n.) A dedicated to artwork based on the wildly popular quote from John’s first book : “If people were rain, I was drizzle and she was a hurricane.” Occasionally referenced by John in videos. Peter Van Houten - (n.) Character in The Fault in our Stars . He is the author of An Imperial Affliction , the novel referenced heavily by Hazel and Augustus .

- (n.) Character in He is the author of the novel referenced heavily by and . Phalanxifor - (n.) A fictional drug created by John. The drug was mentioned in John’s book The Fault in Our Stars . It was used to keep the tumors in Hazel’s lungs from growing.

- (n.) A fictional drug created by John. The drug was mentioned in John’s book . It was used to keep the tumors in Hazel’s lungs from growing. Phineas Gage - (n.) A man who had an iron rod go through his skull and brain and survived. Subject of a song by Hank. Also pictured on the cover of Ellen Hardcastle .

- (n.) A man who had an iron rod go through his skull and brain and survived. Subject of a by Hank. Also pictured on the of . Pizza John - (n.) A popular Nerdfighter shirt created by nerdfighter Valerie Barr. A picture of John, from the 5 seconds he had a moustache, with the word pizza under it. John found it in a Facebook group entitled “John Green is Fat”. He wasn’t sure why he liked it, but he knew he wanted it on a t-shirt. Posters , socks , and occasional other merchandise (especially during the “12 days of Pizzamas” around Christmas-time), are available from DFTBA Records .

- (n.) A popular Nerdfighter created by nerdfighter Valerie Barr. A picture of John, from the 5 seconds he had a moustache, with the word pizza under it. John found it in a Facebook group entitled “John Green is Fat”. He wasn’t sure why he it, but he knew he wanted it on a t-shirt. , , and occasional other merchandise (especially during the “12 days of Pizzamas” around Christmas-time), are available from . Poe Bust - (n.) A small bust of Edgar Allen Poe (the Edgar Award) awarded to John in 2009 for his book Paper Towns , an event which would prompt the author to put the statue on his head, to dress it up in clothes and large sunglasses, to waterboard it, and to do a number of other strange things to it, all whilst singing, “ What could you do with a Poe bust? ” It is not known whether the awards committee regrets their decision. He has not been given another one.

- (n.) A small bust of Edgar Allen Poe (the Edgar Award) awarded to John in 2009 for his book , an event which would prompt the author to put the statue on his head, to dress it up in clothes and large sunglasses, to waterboard it, and to do a number of other strange things to it, all whilst singing, “ ” It is not known whether the awards committee regrets their decision. He has not been given another one. Poop in the Nintendo - (n.) A longstanding mystery from the Green brothers’ childhood: was the culprit Hank or Red Green ? See here , here , and here .

- (n.) A longstanding mystery from the Green brothers’ childhood: was the culprit Hank or ? See , , and . Positive Pranking - (n.) Pranking someone in a way which increases awesome. See John’s original video here and Hank’s response here .

- (n.) Pranking someone in a way which increases awesome. See John’s original video and Hank’s response . Price of Dawn - 1. (n.) A fictional video game mentioned in TFiOS . 2 (n.) Book series. One of the perks for the 2013 Project for Awesome was an excerpt of the Price of Dawn.

- 1. (n.) A fictional video game mentioned in . 2 (n.) Book series. One of the perks for the 2013 was an excerpt of the Price of Dawn. Project For Awesome (P4A) - (n.) A charity event that has taken place every December 17 since 2007. Created by John and Hank, the Project for Awesome attempts to take over the YouTube homepage and fill it with videos about charity. Anyone who wishes can make a video about a charity of their choice and upload it to YouTube. For the 48 hours of the P4A, everyone likes, shares, and comments on these videos in order to raise money which will be given to select charities at the end of the event. In 2013, the P4A raised a total of $869,171 which was then donated to twenty charities.

- (n.) A that has taken place every December 17 since 2007. Created by John and Hank, the Project for Awesome attempts to take over the YouTube homepage and fill it with videos about charity. Anyone who wishes can make a video about a charity of their choice and upload it to YouTube. For the 48 hours of the P4A, everyone likes, shares, and comments on these videos in order to raise money which will be given to select charities at the end of the event. In 2013, the P4A raised a total of $869,171 which was then donated to twenty charities. Puff - (n.) The voluminous mess of hair that often occurs from running hands through one’s own hair from stress. Coined by John for good reason.

- (n.) The voluminous mess of hair that often occurs from running hands through one’s own hair from stress. Coined by John for good reason. Puff Fight - (n.) When two puffs come together and try to annihilate each other. Warning: can lead to headbutts .

- (n.) When two puffs come together and try to annihilate each other. can lead to . Puff Levels - (n.) A way to measure your current stress level, introduced by John. He would run his hands through his hair when stressed and make his hair incredibly tall and puffy. Therefore high stress = tall puff.

- (n.) A way to measure your current stress level, introduced by John. He would run his hands through his hair when stressed and make his hair incredibly tall and puffy. Therefore high stress = tall puff. Punishment - (n.) If Vlogbrother rules are broken (i.e. a video is longer than four minutes, or failure to post the video on time), Nerdfighters may choose a punishment for the offending brother to perform which must be completed within 1 week. Wives have veto power.

- (n.) If Vlogbrother rules are broken (i.e. a video is longer than four minutes, or failure to post the video on time), Nerdfighters may choose a punishment for the offending brother to perform which must be completed within 1 week. Wives have power. Puppy Sized Elephants - (n.) John asked evolution to make puppy sized elephants because they would have the evolutionary advantage of being adorable. In January 2008 , he posted a video admitting that natural selection (through insular dwarfism) did in fact give us puppy-sized elephants… thousands of years ago.

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Queen Ranavalona I - (n.) Queen Ranavalona was the head of the kingdom of Madagascar in the 17th century. Known for being terrible, mortality rates were high during her reign. First mentioned by John, she was the subject of one of Hank’s songs . A candidate for entry into the Evil Baby Orphanage .

- (n.) Queen Ranavalona was the head of the kingdom of Madagascar in the 17th century. Known for being terrible, mortality rates were high during her reign. First by John, she was the subject of one of Hank’s . A candidate for entry into the . Question Tuesday - (n.) The day that John answers real questions from real Nerdfighters. Rarely uploaded on Tuesday.

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Racket, The - (n.) a working title for the book John is in the process of writing. During the 2013 Project for Awesome , an excerpt of the story was offered as a perk.

- (n.) a working title for the book John is in the process of writing. During the 2013 , an excerpt of the story was as a perk. rAndoM CaPitalizaTion - (n.) From Paper Towns . Margo Roth Spiegelman is a believer in Randomly capitalizing words Within a sentence Which one normally wouldn’t And vice versa.

- (n.) From . is a believer in Randomly capitalizing words Within a sentence Which one normally wouldn’t And vice versa. Read It First - (n.) Hank’s braincracked idea for people to pledge to read the original books before consuming a movie-version. The website’s tagline is “Don’t let the movie ruin the book.”

- (n.) Hank’s idea for people to to read the original books before consuming a movie-version. The website’s tagline is “Don’t let the movie ruin the book.” Red Green - (n.) A dachshund dog owned by the Green family when John and Hank were young. See Poop in the Nintendo .

- (n.) A dachshund dog owned by the Green family when John and Hank were young. See . Regular Sized Squid of Rational Debate and Source Citation - (n.) Antithesis of giant squid of anger .

- (n.) of . Rest In Awesome - (v.) Equivalent of Rest In Peace for Made of Awesome nerdfighters. Coined by John at the death of Esther Earl .

- (v.) Equivalent of Rest In Peace for nerdfighters. by John at the death of . Rosianna Halse Rojas - (n.) John’s current assistant and awesome YouTuber in her own right.

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Sad Dance - (n.) Opposite of a Happy Dance . Really, it’s more of a morose swaying than a dance.

- (n.) Opposite of a . Really, it’s more of a than a dance. Sarah Urist Green - (n.) John’s wife, aka The Yeti . Formerly the curator of contemporary art at the Indianapolis Museum of Art; current host of The Art Assignment . Called “the Yeti ” because while she is often referenced, and is believed to exist, she is never seen on camera in vlogbrothers videos.

- (n.) John’s wife, aka . Formerly the curator of contemporary art at the Indianapolis Museum of Art; current host of . Called “the ” because while she is often referenced, and is believed to exist, she is never seen on camera in vlogbrothers videos. Scavenger Hunt - (n.) An internet (and occasional RL) wide scavenger hunt orchestrated by Hank and John in 2007 .

- (n.) An internet (and occasional RL) wide scavenger hunt . Schrödinger and the Maybe Dead Cats - (n.) The Maybe Dead Cats is a fictional band from Will Grayson, Will Grayson , whose name was derived from Schrödinger’s thought experiment that states if you put a cat in a box with a chemical that (depending on the alignment of the particles in the space) could or could not kill the cat, until you open the box, the cat is both alive and dead.

- (n.) The Maybe Dead Cats is a fictional band from , whose name was derived from Schrödinger’s thought experiment that states if you put a cat in a box with a chemical that (depending on the alignment of the particles in the space) could or could not kill the cat, until you open the box, the cat is both alive and dead. SciShow - (n.) An educational YouTube channel about science and fascinating places/animals/concepts. The channel features a talk show featuring different guest stars and a news show about various new scientific discoveries. Hosted by Hank and other friends of Nerdfighteria.

- (n.) An educational YouTube about science and fascinating places/animals/concepts. The channel features a talk show featuring different guest stars and a news show about various new scientific discoveries. Hosted by Hank and other friends of Nerdfighteria. SciShow Space - (n.) A separate SciShow channel dedicated to all things celestial.

- (n.) A separate dedicated to all things celestial. Secret Compartment - (n.) A small cabinet space above the fireplace in John’s Crash Open Letter , or (in the US History season) the ‘secret document’ which John must guess who the author is.

- (n.) A small cabinet space above the fireplace in John’s , or (in the US History season) the ‘secret document’ which John must guess who the author is. Secret Project - (n.) Super Secret Projects, often undertaken before one of the brothers’ birthdays. The specifics of the projects are communicated via email after signing up to a Super Secret Mailing List.

- (n.) Super Secret Projects, often undertaken before one of the brothers’ birthdays. The specifics of the projects are communicated via email after signing up to a Super Secret Mailing List. Secret Siblings (Sister/Brother) - (n.) Nerdfighters that made video responses to John and Hank’s videos back during Brotherhood 2.0 were called Secret Siblings . The logic goes that as the videos were sent between the two brothers, any other people who responded to them must also be their sibling, but their existence had been kept secret. Not to be confused with Dave Green.

- (n.) Nerdfighters that made video responses to John and Hank’s videos back during were . The logic goes that as the videos were sent between the two brothers, any other people who responded to them must also be their sibling, but their existence had been kept secret. Not to be confused with Sequel, The - (n.) A story that John had been working on after Paper Towns , but was later scrapped; he wrote The Fault in our Stars instead. John does say that aspects from The Sequel were incorporated into The Fault in our Stars .

- (n.) A story that John had been working on after , but was later scrapped; he wrote instead. John that aspects from The Sequel were incorporated into . Sexplanations - (n.) A sex education YouTube channel by Dr. Lindsey Doe , directed by Nick Jenkins , and executively produced by Hank.

- (n.) A sex education YouTube by , directed by , and executively produced by Hank. Shailene Woodley - (n.) The actress who plays Hazel Grace Lancaster in the film adaptation of The Fault In Our Star s . Yes, she has read the book, but it’s only her second favourite after 1984 .

- (n.) The actress who plays in the film adaptation of . Yes, she has read the book, but it’s only her second favourite after . Shakespearean Insult - (n.) An insult created by William Shakespeare written in his works. Much better than the uninventive turkey twizzlers that masquerade as insults these days. Discussed by John and subject of the Hank Green song, “ Undigested Lump ”.

- (n.) An insult created by William Shakespeare written in his works. Much better than the uninventive turkey twizzlers that masquerade as insults these days. by John and subject of the Hank Green song, “ ”. Sharpie Face - (n.) A way that John occasionally entertains viewers by covering his face with multiple colours of Sharpie. Also done when a goal is reached (such as during the Project for Awesome ).

- (n.) A way that John occasionally entertains viewers by covering his face with multiple colours of Sharpie. Also done when a goal is reached (such as during the ). Sidebar - (n.) The now-defunct version of the video description to which Hank and John pointed, usually in the incorrect direction, in most of their early videos. (See dooblydoo.)

- (n.) The now-defunct version of the video description to which Hank and John pointed, usually in the incorrect direction, in most of their early videos. (See dooblydoo.) Signing Psychosis - (n.) The insanity one experiences when signing too many things. John experienced this while signing pages for The Fault In Our Stars . Symptoms include crazy eyes and poor fashion sense.

- (n.) The insanity one experiences when signing too many things. John this while signing pages for . Symptoms include crazy eyes and poor fashion sense. Sing-a-ma-jig - (n.) A children’s toy which makes music when pressed. John became somewhat obsessed and gained great musical skill on them after buying some for his son, Henry , and intends to create an orchestra of Sing-a-ma-jigs. John the Sing-a-ma-jig player , and again .

- (n.) A children’s toy which makes music when pressed. John became somewhat obsessed and gained great musical skill on them after buying some for his son, , and intends to create an orchestra of Sing-a-ma-jigs. , . Singleton - 1. (n.) A formerly conjoined twin . 2. (n.) The surname of the main character in John’s book An Abundance of Katherines .

- 1. (n.) A formerly . 2. (n.) The surname of the main character in John’s book . Sitzpinkler - (n.) German, literally “one (male) who urinates sitting down”, used as an insult against Colin Singleton throughout An Abundance of Katherines .

- (n.) German, literally “one (male) who urinates sitting down”, used as an insult against throughout . Skoodilypooping - (v.) Euphemism for sex / making out / kissing and such, similar to but very different from nerdfighterlike . Origin : Nanny Green (John & Hank’s Grandmother).

- (v.) Euphemism for sex / making out / kissing and such, similar to but very different from . : Nanny Green (John & Hank’s Grandmother). So Jokes - 1. (adj.) A phrase adopted by Nerdfighters to replace “so cool” e.g. “ VidCon last year was so jokes!” or “Did you see the latest episode of Doctor Who? It was so jokes!”. 2. (n.) Hank’s first music album , full of funny and nerdy and basically awesome songs.

- 1. (adj.) A adopted by Nerdfighters to replace “so cool” e.g. “ last year was so jokes!” or “Did you see the latest episode of Doctor Who? It was so jokes!”. 2. (n.) Hank’s , full of funny and nerdy and basically awesome songs. Song About an Anglerfish, A - (n.) One of Hank’s songs … about an anglerfish . Its full name is “The Anglerfish Song Regarding Human Mentality In Respect To How To Interpret Perpetually Felt Emotions While Educating You On The Subject Of Anglerfish.”

- (n.) One of Hank’s … about an . Its full name is “The Anglerfish Song Regarding Human Mentality In Respect To How To Interpret Perpetually Felt Emotions While Educating You On The Subject Of Anglerfish.” Song of Myself - (n.) A poem by Walt Whitman featured prominently in Paper Towns .

- (n.) A poem by Walt Whitman featured prominently in . Soon - (n.) Catchphrase given to the mascot of The Brain Scoop , culminating in its name “Soon Raccoon”. Given on account of ominous stares in the earlier episodes.

- (n.) Catchphrase given to the mascot of , culminating in its name “Soon Raccoon”. Given on account of ominous stares in the earlier episodes. Soon Racoon - (n.) A racoon on The Brain Scoop who expresses soonness.

- (n.) A racoon on who expresses soonness. Song Wednesdays - (n.) During Brotherhood 2.0 , Hank was challenged with writing a song and performing it for each of his Wednesday videos (i.e. every fortnight). Song Wednesdays returned for a month during Brotherhood 2.1 and towards the end of 2010.

- (n.) During , Hank was challenged with writing a song and performing it for each of his Wednesday videos (i.e. every fortnight). Song Wednesdays returned for a month during Brotherhood 2.1 and towards the end of 2010. Space Pasta - (n.) John and Hank pondered which is more energy efficient: flying to the moon, picking up a load of pasta and shipping it back, or growing a cow to produce beef. They ask Nerdfighteria to use their awesome powers to answer this for them.

- (n.) John and Hank which is more energy efficient: flying to the moon, picking up a load of pasta and shipping it back, or growing a cow to produce beef. They ask Nerdfighteria to use their awesome powers to this for them. Sparks Fly Up - (n.) An email address often used by John when interacting with Nerdfighters. John explains the reason behind the name: “Man is born to trouble like the sparks fly upward.” Job 5:7.

- (n.) An often used by John when interacting with Nerdfighters. John the reason behind the name: “Man is born to trouble like the sparks fly upward.” Job 5:7. sparksflyup - (n.) An early YouTube channel owned by John, which was last updated in February 2008 and presently has 10 uploaded videos. John uploaded his first vlogbrothers video to this channel by accident, and his January 10th Brotherhood 2.0 video.

- (n.) An early YouTube owned by John, which was last updated in February 2008 and presently has 10 uploaded videos. John uploaded his first vlogbrothers video to this channel by accident, and his January 10th Brotherhood 2.0 video. S.S. DFTBA - (n.) One of four planes with medicine and water that went to Haiti as a result of Nerdfighteria’s contributions to the Harry Potter Alliance ’s fund to help Haiti after the earthquake. Because of Nerdfighteria’s large donations, one of the planes was named in honor of it.

- (n.) One of four planes with medicine and water that went to Haiti as a result of Nerdfighteria’s contributions to the ’s fund to help Haiti after the earthquake. Because of Nerdfighteria’s large donations, one of the planes was named in of it. Staff Pork Chop Party Fund - (n.) A running joke on the Mental_Floss show John hosts, in which a quarter is deposited in a hard-to-reach piggy bank at every mention of swine, however vague.

- (n.) A running joke on the show John hosts, in which a quarter is deposited in a hard-to-reach piggy bank at every mention of swine, however vague. Stan Muller - (n.) The director, producer, and editor of John’s Crash Course episodes. Often addressed off-camera by John.

- (n.) The director, producer, and editor of John’s episodes. Often addressed off-camera by John. Stay Curious - (n.) The encouragement with which Dr. Lindsey Doe closes each Sexplanations video.

- (n.) The encouragement with which closes each video. Stefan Chin - (n.) A friend of Hank and Michael Aranda (who he met in second grade). He plays Super Mario on Hankgames , edits and produces SciShow , and appears in a Hankschannel video about sexuality . He also has his own channel.

- (n.) A friend of Hank and (who he met in second grade). He plays Super Mario on , edits and produces , and appears in a Hankschannel . He also has his own channel. Strawberry Hill - (n.) A cheap and horrible wine-type drink that appears prominently in John’s book Looking For Alaska . Also, Hank had to drink this wine blended with Peeps while performing a live concert as a punishment .

- (n.) A cheap and horrible wine-type drink that appears prominently in John’s book . Also, Hank had to drink this wine blended with while . Stuff on Heads - (n.) Hank once noticed that life becomes so much happier when you put things on your head, a phenomenon he discovered while seeing a parent in a grocery store chastising her son for putting things on his head.

- (n.) Hank once noticed that life becomes so much when you put things on your head, a phenomenon he discovered while seeing a parent in a grocery store chastising her son for putting things on his head. Subbable - (n.) A system , created by John and Hank , that enables Internet users to fund projects by content creators (such as YouTube shows and podcasts) while optionally receiving “perks” in return.

- (n.) A , , that enables Internet users to fund projects by content creators (such as YouTube shows and podcasts) while optionally receiving “perks” in return. Swedish Hip-Hop - (n.) A love of John's, he incorporated it into The Fault in Our Stars . Afasi och Filthy are John's favourite Swedish Hip-Hop artists.

- (n.) A love of John's, he incorporated it into . are John's favourite Swedish Hip-Hop artists. Swindon Town Swoodilypoopers - (n.) John’s virtual football (soccer in America) team when playing FIFA on Hankgames . The IRL team is the Swindon Town Robins, but John discussed skoodilypooping , where he wanted a 