Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Shabooya

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The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result of the debate was delete. --Pablo D. Flores (Talk) 00:31, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Shabooya

This was nominated for speedy deletion as patent nonsense. It isn't patent nonsense under WP:CSD. It is however unverifiable as a Google search does not verify this nor does the link. [1].Delete. Capitalistroadster 03:44, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment i don't think this was made up in school one day - i saw something very much like this in Get on the bus, a Spike Lee movie from 1996 --Xorkl000 13:32, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
  • Delete if not as nonsense, then as unverifiable tripe. --djrobgordon 03:56, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
    • Note: Same user created another fake neologism, Wangstrom, which has been Prod'ed. Fan1967 03:57, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

dont know if it matters or not but iv heard of and participated in shabooyas, so they are a real thing —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.96.155.8 (talk • contribs)

  • Note: The above entry is the only edit ever from 65.96.155.8. Fan1967 04:10, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
  • I wish this could be promoted to prod so we can stop wasting our time. Since this is now AfD, delete. Alba 04:18, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak keep. Is it a legitimate phenomenon? Probably. Is it verifiable? Not currently. Is it a related topic that should probably get covered in an article like the dozens? Yes, but once it's been researched further. —C.Fred (talk) 04:30, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment: There are two definitions for this word in Urban Dictionary. This article doesn't match either one. Fan1967 04:33, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
  • Delete as unverifiable, nonsense. --Terence Ong 05:01, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
  • Delete per above. Bucketsofg 05:37, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
  • Delete as per fan1967. Bobby1011 05:55, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak delete I think this is a real phenomenon, but the wrong name. In any event, the link is non-relevant, and the article is otherwise unsourced. ProhibitOnions 10:57,

--This article is accurate--, I have experienced this occurence on tens of sporting buses and in locker rooms numerous times. It is also referred to in the Spike Lee film "He Got Game," adding to its validity. Article should not be deleted. 13 March 2006 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 155.52.238.95 (talk • contribs)

KEEP!!!! you must keep this article this is a true act on my sports rides. It is very funny and must be kept. I dont know how widespread this is but in Massachusetts it is very popular on sports teams. Please keep this article shabooyas are amazing and the legend/fad must be preserved. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hallowedredeemer (talk • contribs)

Comment The above is the one and only post from Hallowedredeemer. Fan1967 03:23, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

It is my one and only comment but I have recently registered here to attempt to save this article. I hope to participate more in the Wikipedia moderating process but this article must be saved! Not only is this a growing phenomena, it is hilarious and must be spread because it is such an intergral part of the cumrauderie i experience being a proud member of many sports teams in the local Boston area. I implore users of wikipedia to vote to keep this article since it is a true occurence and must be documented. I thank you for the time and hope my efforts will change your minds regarding this articles pending deletion. Thank you.

  • Delete. Wikipedia is for what is, not what is to be. If the goal of an article is to "spread the word" then it needs its own web page or a blog to advertise it, not an encyclopedia. Ifnord 16:47, 18 March 2006 (UTC)
  • Closing comment: I'll take that and put it up somewhere in large bold type, Ifnord. --Pablo D. Flores (Talk) 00:31, 19 March 2006 (UTC)
The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.