Definition of «checks notes»
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"Checks notes" is an internet text action prompt used in online commentary to highlight an absurd contradiction, unexpected fact, or ironic hypocrisy. Enclosed in asterisks like stage directions, the phrase simulates a speaker pausing to consult written records only to discover that the surprising statement is actually true. It is commonly deployed on social media platforms such as Bluesky, X, and Reddit to add deadpan comedic emphasis or sarcasm to a critique. By feigning disbelief and verifying facts in real time, commentators deliver a sharper, snarkier tone to political or cultural commentary.
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They complained that the budget was ruined when, * checks notes *, tax revenues actually doubled.
So he claimed he never uses social media while posting thirty tweets a day? * checks notes * Yep, totally offline.
She swore she was completely broke right before buying—* checks notes *—a second luxury sports car.
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