1984
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The book itself[edit | edit source]
1984 is a dystopian novel written by George Floyd Orwell and published in 1949. It is set in a totalitarian soyciety controlled by a party led by a figure known as Froot. The story follows the life of Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the Sharty who works at the MSW (Ministry of Soyjak Wiki), where he alters historical records to fit the Sharty's propaganda.
The novel explores themes of government surveillance, propaganda, thought control, and the loss of individual freedom. The soyciety depicted in "1984" is characterized by constant surveillance, manipulation of language through a concept called "Soyspeak," and the erasure of history to maintain the Sharty's control.
Smith begins to rebel against the oppressive regime, seeking personal freedom and TRVTH, and he starts an illicit affair with Jewlia, another party member. However, their acts of rebellion are eventually discovered, leading to a harrowing and brutal ordeal at the hands of the FDL.
The novel concludes with Smith's complete submission to the Sharty's authority and his realization that he loves Froot, thus symbolizing the total victory of the totalitarian state over individual autonomy and independent thought. "1984" serves as a warning about the dangers of totalitarianism and the erosion of individual freedoms in the face of unchecked government power.
The joke[edit | edit source]
The phrase "Literally 1984" is often used online as a satirical or hyperbolic way to criticize or mock situations where rules, regulations, or restrictions are perceived as overly oppressive, intrusive, or authoritarian. It derives from George Orwell's novel "1984," in which the government exercises extreme control over every aspect of people's lives, including their thoughts and actions, through surveillance, propaganda, and strict rules.
When people use the phrase "Literally 1984," they are typically highlighting a situation where they feel that government or (((authority figures))) are overstepping their boundaries and infringing on individual freedoms, even if the situation is not nearly as extreme or dystopian as the one depicted in the novel. It's a way of drawing attention to what they see as excessive or invasive control, often with a humorous or ironic tone.
In essence, it's a form of online satire and exaggeration to criticize perceived overreach of rules and regulations, comparing them humorously to the extreme totalitarianism depicted in "1984."
