Johnny Jihad
n.— «The year is 2049 and the characters are: Johnny Jihad (years ago he starred in two Web sitcoms based on the 2010 Arab-Israeli war: Hogan’s Hebrews, and Iman Knows Best).» —“Re: Hilarious adventuring experiences” by Allan Goodall Usenet: rec.games.frp.gurps Oct. 10, 1996. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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