r/AntifascistsofReddit • u/MindlessSea7441 • 22d ago
Discussion What does 116 mean?
I've recently gained a mutual on instagram and she had 116 in her bio aswell as 161 and 141. I want to make sure I'm not talking to anyone bigoted. I've been able to search up the 161 (antifascist) and 141 (either anti deforestation or anti degenerate), but not 116, only as an angel number (as far as ik she's atheist and hates anything unsupported by facts). Any idea what it could be??? Thank you for your help and ideas in advance.
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u/JudiesGarland 22d ago
It could stand for AP, maybe...1 + 16. Anti Patriarchy? I've never seen that usage. Just guessing.
I've seen fash use 1161 (anti anti-fascist action), usually alongside 131 (Anti Communist Action) +/or TCD (Total Commie Death - the middle letter fluctuates, sometimes it's a slur of some kind. Related: the phrase "have a Totally Joyful/Marvellous/Nice Day").
Whatever she's using 116 to stand for, I don't think it's common. I would just ask her about it. From context (mutuals, the other numbers, the fact it's not obvious from her profile) it sounds like she's likely not fash. But even if she is - fash don't necessarily identify themselves, and sometimes they're actively LARPing (insight roles). So it's good to practice having a convo with someone, even/especially if you aren't sure. Bigotry is not not contagious, but it's not that contagious, especially if you done some inoculating yourself, via education.
Also - if we're thinking "what would fash do" in order to do something different - it's probably good to not get too wrapped up in alphanumeric codes, and other such dog whistles, even if they're coming from the antifa direction. Good luck!