# Pwned

> Pwned is a 2000s internet meme originating from online gaming culture, a misspelling of 'owned' that became the go-to taunt for complete defeat or humiliation.

Pwned is a 2000 meme.

## References
1. ["own"](<https://dictionary.reference.com/browse/own>)
2. [Alexander Alekhine](<http://www.chesscorner.com/worldchamps/alekhine/alekhine.htm>)
3. [Know Your Meme](<https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/pwned>)
4. [was believed to be drunk.](<http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chesscollection?cid=1007953>)
5. [Raymond Dennis Keene,](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Keene>)
6. [posted a comment](<http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1012174>)
7. [phishing](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing>)
8. [phreaking](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phreaking>)
9. [one definition](<https://www.urbandictionary.com/author.php?author=Very+Old+Timer>)
10. [M.I.T](<https://web.mit.edu/>)

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