Skiffy

Skiffy
A proper pronunciation of the horrible, abbreviated, and improper reference to science fiction, Sci-Fi. (Originated by members of the Seattle's Northwest Science Fiction Society, 1976) [ED. As every proper science fiction fan knows, the correct abbreviation for science fiction is SF.]

After work, want to go see a skiffy flick?


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