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Sci-fi is an abbreviation for science fiction. It was coined in 1954 by Forrest J. Ackerman as a pun on the term "hi-fi". Many science fiction fans initially reacted negatively to the word. Another abbreviation for science fiction is "SF". However, "sci-fi" is more common in popular usage outside science fiction fandom. Despite this almost universal acceptance of the word, many science fiction fans still cringe when they hear it. Sometimes the word is used to mean particularly poor or campy examples of science fiction. For example, under such usage, ''Plan 9 from Outer Space'' might be considered sci-fi. In this usage it is often spelled "skiffy" which is pronounced to rhyme with "jiffy". Another source of dislike for the sci-fi term is the tendency for the mainstream to use it as a collective term that lumps together not only true science fiction but fantasy, Horror fiction, comic books, cult films, special effects action films, only marginally related genres such as anime and gaming, and completely unrelated fields such as UFOlogy. Despite this controversy, two high-profile science fiction-based cable networks in the United States and Great Britain take their name from this term, although both networks air programming which may not fit into everyone's definition of "science fiction." A variation of the term is "sci-fantasy". ''See also'': Speculative fiction ---- The name "Sci Fi" also is used by: *a United Kingdom satellite television channel; see Sci Fi Channel (United Kingdom) * a United States television channel; see Sci Fi Channel (United States) Science fiction
Science fiction fans of the "serious" as well as the frivolous kind often actively avoid the use of the term "sci-fi" in order not to hurt the feelings of those who feel embarassed or otherwise hurt by the jokey pun. Thus, the appearance of the term "sci-fi", in text or in conversation, is sometimes an indication of a certain lack of politeness or of a certain degree of ignorance or both. In other words, these people would not recognize Isaac Asimov's three laws of robotics if it hit them in the face. It is logical to very discretely help them or to quietly ignore them, depending on the circumstances. The article does not currently spell out the terribly "loaded" nature of the term or its use as a practical way of distinguishing the literate from those who are repeating things without understanding what they are saying. ---- Even though I started helping to flesh out the list of authors, etc., I think the lists should be removed and replaced by text directing the user to science fiction where there are already extensive lists. User:UtherSRG 18:06, 6 Dec 2003 (UTC) :Agreed. Done. Revert if you disagree. User:Samw 18:15, 6 Dec 2003 (UTC) Agreed! And even more so. Putting more emphasis on a less troublesome term (science fiction) is certainly an excellent way of lessening the impact of this sometimes difficult one, without trying to deny its existence. AlainV. 2003-12-06 == A Clockwork Orange == I am puzzled by the statement that A Clockwork Orange is described as sci-fi though it is "nothing in the movie to blatantly suggest sci-fi, except ...it takes place ... in the not too distant future." Surely A Clockwork Orange meets many definition of science fiction. Is this an example of the "it's by a serious author, it can't be sci fi" philosophy (applied e.g. to On The Beach, works of Doris Lessing etc.) It is about the extrapolation of social trends, questions the abuse of science, and imagines future linguistic development. Yes, there are no rocket ships. User:Notinasnaid 10:57, 14 Aug 2004 (UTC) :Belated reply: It takes place in the future and examines sociological changes. That puts it solidly into the category of science fiction. User:Lee M 17:04, 2 Jan 2005 (UTC) ::Oh, it's definitely science fiction, but it's far too serious and well-conceived to be "sci-fi". User:Grutness|User_talk:Grutness 23:53, 4 Jan 2005 (UTC) ::The problem is that fantasy is often mis categorized as sci-fi, just because the fewer doesn't understand the difference. == Scientifiction == I recall seeing the term scientifiction (scientific__fiction) before, especially in old material discussion SF stemming from the UK. (At least until the early 1960s). I am not sure if it should be mentioned in this article, however. 00:11, 3 Jan 2005 (UTC) :The term was the original word for science fiction, once it started being a separate genre - and was coined by Hugo Gernsback, if I remember correctly (after whom the Hugo awards were named) in the 1920s. It is a very rare term today. User:Grutness|User_talk:Grutness 06:44, 4 Jan 2005 (UTC) ::Awesome reference. Now I realize what the title ''The Gernsback Continuum'' refers to. 07:26, 4 Jan 2005 (UTC)
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Sci-fi is an abbreviation for science fiction. It was coined in 1954 by Forrest J. Ackerman as a pun on the term "hi-fi". Many science fiction fans initially reacted negatively to the word. Another abbreviation for science fiction is "SF". However, "sci-fi" is more common in popular usage outside science fiction fandom. Despite this almost universal acceptance of the word, many science fiction fans still cringe when they hear it. Sometimes the word is used to mean particularly poor or campy examples of science fiction. For example, under such usage, ''Plan 9 from Outer Space'' might be considered sci-fi. In this usage it is often spelled "skiffy" which is pronounced to rhyme with "jiffy". Another source of dislike for the sci-fi term is the tendency for the mainstream to use it as a collective term that lumps together not only true science fiction but fantasy, Horror fiction, comic books, cult films, special effects action films, only marginally related genres such as anime and gaming, and completely unrelated fields such as UFOlogy. Despite this controversy, two high-profile science fiction-based cable networks in the United States and Great Britain take their name from this term, although both networks air programming which may not fit into everyone's definition of "science fiction." A variation of the term is "sci-fantasy". ''See also'': Speculative fiction ---- The name "Sci Fi" also is used by: *a United Kingdom satellite television channel; see Sci Fi Channel (United Kingdom) * a United States television channel; see Sci Fi Channel (United States) Science fiction
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Science fiction fans of the "serious" as well as the frivolous kind often actively avoid the use of the term "sci-fi" in order not to hurt the feelings of those who feel embarassed or otherwise hurt by the jokey pun. Thus, the appearance of the term "sci-fi", in text or in conversation, is sometimes an indication of a certain lack of politeness or of a certain degree of ignorance or both. In other words, these people would not recognize Isaac Asimov's three laws of robotics if it hit them in the face. It is logical to very discretely help them or to quietly ignore them, depending on the circumstances. The article does not currently spell out the terribly "loaded" nature of the term or its use as a practical way of distinguishing the literate from those who are repeating things without understanding what they are saying. ---- Even though I started helping to flesh out the list of authors, etc., I think the lists should be removed and replaced by text directing the user to science fiction where there are already extensive lists. User:UtherSRG 18:06, 6 Dec 2003 (UTC) :Agreed. Done. Revert if you disagree. User:Samw 18:15, 6 Dec 2003 (UTC) Agreed! And even more so. Putting more emphasis on a less troublesome term (science fiction) is certainly an excellent way of lessening the impact of this sometimes difficult one, without trying to deny its existence. AlainV. 2003-12-06 == A Clockwork Orange == I am puzzled by the statement that A Clockwork Orange is described as sci-fi though it is "nothing in the movie to blatantly suggest sci-fi, except ...it takes place ... in the not too distant future." Surely A Clockwork Orange meets many definition of science fiction. Is this an example of the "it's by a serious author, it can't be sci fi" philosophy (applied e.g. to On The Beach, works of Doris Lessing etc.) It is about the extrapolation of social trends, questions the abuse of science, and imagines future linguistic development. Yes, there are no rocket ships. User:Notinasnaid 10:57, 14 Aug 2004 (UTC) :Belated reply: It takes place in the future and examines sociological changes. That puts it solidly into the category of science fiction. User:Lee M 17:04, 2 Jan 2005 (UTC) ::Oh, it's definitely science fiction, but it's far too serious and well-conceived to be "sci-fi". User:Grutness|User_talk:Grutness 23:53, 4 Jan 2005 (UTC) ::The problem is that fantasy is often mis categorized as sci-fi, just because the fewer doesn't understand the difference. == Scientifiction == I recall seeing the term scientifiction (scientific__fiction) before, especially in old material discussion SF stemming from the UK. (At least until the early 1960s). I am not sure if it should be mentioned in this article, however. 00:11, 3 Jan 2005 (UTC) :The term was the original word for science fiction, once it started being a separate genre - and was coined by Hugo Gernsback, if I remember correctly (after whom the Hugo awards were named) in the 1920s. It is a very rare term today. User:Grutness|User_talk:Grutness 06:44, 4 Jan 2005 (UTC) ::Awesome reference. Now I realize what the title ''The Gernsback Continuum'' refers to. 07:26, 4 Jan 2005 (UTC)
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