X Y is X (Redundant Adjectives are Redundant)

About Redundant Adjectives which are Redundant

The meme follows a basic format that enhances redundancy.

“X Y is X” where X is an adjective that describes noun Y.

Examples include:

• Longcat is looooong
• Successful troll is successful
• Old pic is old

Origin

The X Y is X redundancy formula comes from The Simpsons, Season 11, Episode 9, entitled “The Grift of the Magi” written by Tom Martin. Original airdate: December 19th, 1999.

Excerpt from script: (relevant quote marked in bold)

% Meanwhile, on the other side of the chalkboard is a small office is being
% used to spy on the class. Lindsay Naegle and Phil watch through the
% one-way chalkboard.

Lindsay: Now, that’s market research you can take to the bank – the money
bank.
Phil: I just wish those second-graders would stop jerking us around.
- “Grift of the Magi”

% Lindsay Naegle and Phil watch through another chalkboard to the class
% formerly taught by Ms. Hoover.

Ralph: Fun toys are fun!
Teacher: Well-said, Ralph, but we’re trying to come up with a name for a toy.
Janey: Mrs. Fun?
Teacher: Not bad.
Ralph: Fun?
Teacher: Ralph, there are no right or wrong answers, but if you don’t pipe
down, I’m giving you an F.

• The full episode script can be viewed on snpp.com

Non-Redundant variant: X Y IS Z

This variation subverts the original idea.

poster 1: Sup /b/(insert picture of an overweight person)
poster 2: Fat person is scary