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Original essay can be found here: [https://www.edge.org/response-detail/11783 Eric's Edge essay on Kayfabe] | |||
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'''Kayfabe''' | '''[https://theportal.group/2011-edge-kayfabe/ Kayfabe]''' | ||
The sophisticated "scientific concept" with the greatest potential to enhance human understanding may be argued to come not from the halls of academe, but rather from the unlikely research environment of professional wrestling. | The sophisticated "scientific concept" with the greatest potential to enhance human understanding may be argued to come not from the halls of academe, but rather from the unlikely research environment of professional wrestling. | ||
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Kayfabe, it appears, is a dish best served client-side. | Kayfabe, it appears, is a dish best served client-side. | ||
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== Related Pages == | |||
* [[Kayfabe]] | |||
* [[Kayfabrication]] | |||
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