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Even though the movie is loved bycritics, fans, and aliens alike,theres a problem.
Which is the superior word to represent a positive review ofNope?
Lets turn to some experts to see which is reigning supreme.
At Vulture, a very scientific Slack poll revealed the staff is overwhelmingly pro-yup.
I am representing for the under-loved U with Yup!
Another explained the nuances of each term: Yep is for slightly lighter situations, like Yep!
I had some ice cream.
Or ironically light situations, like Yep!
I did accidentally trip and twist my ankle.
They also explained that yup expresses a greater magnitude of emotion.
For example: Yup!
I did indeed hook up with my ex, or Yup!
I adore that movie.
But forNope, is a light, ironic yep more powerful than a deep, slightly confessional yup?
In their reviews, critics fromCNN,Rolling Stone, andParadeall jumped onboard team yep.
A close encounter, but yup prevails.
So, what does the cast ofNopehave to say about the yep versus yup movement?
Well, not much.
Pereatweetedhis excitement forNopes wrap gifts, which included a custom skateboard, YUP to these!!
However, writer-director Jordan Peele made his choice clear with one simple tweet eight years ago.
