Only one of the four main cast members (Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, and Brandon Perea) has tweeted either word. So, what does the cast of Nope have to say about the “yep” versus “yup” movement? Well, not much. Fans online, meanwhile, remain neck and neck on “yup” versus “yep”: As of July 28, 338 Letterboxd users used “yup” in their reviews of the film, while a lesser 306 users elected “yep.” A close encounter, but “yup” prevails. In their reviews, critics from CNN, Rolling Stone, and Parade all jumped onboard team “yep.” But “yup” seemingly took home the winning prize, with six publications mentioning it in their reviews, as well as their red-carpet fashion coverage and news coverage. For example: “‘Yup! I did indeed hook up with my ex,’ or ‘Yup! I adore that movie.’” But for Nope, is a light, ironic “yep” more powerful than a deep, slightly confessional “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. When asked to justify their reasoning, one writer argued, “The letter ‘E’ gets too much play in the English language. At Vulture, a very scientific Slack poll revealed the staff is overwhelmingly pro-yup. The great Team Jacob or Team Edward of 2022 is here: Are you a “yep” girl … or a “yup” girl? Which is the superior word to represent a positive review of Nope? Let’s turn to some experts to see which is reigning supreme. Even though the movie is loved by critics, fans, and aliens alike, there’s a problem. “ Nope? Yep!” or “ Nope? It’s a yup!” Get it? You’ll see the occasional “ Nope’s a nope,” but overall, the verdict leans “yup” or “yep” - never a “yes,” for obvious wordplay reasons ( sorry, BBC). As reviews and reactions to the film invaded social-media timelines, something started happening - the same joke popped up over and over. Jordan Peele’s highly anticipated horror film Nope premiered July 22, making it his third thriller to kill at the box office with $44 million in its opening weekend.
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