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Lady Gaga Asks Twitter What Fortnite Is And The Answers Are Priceless

One Twitter user helpfully explained that "Fortnite is to gaming, what a can of Pringles is to dinner."
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Senior Reporter, HuffPost

Lady Gaga had a nagging question on Tuesday: “What’s fortnight?”

The Oscar-winning singer posed the question to her legion of Twitter followers, most of whom assumed she meant Fortnite, the massively popular video game that was suddenly obliterated, albeit temporarily, on Sunday.

Of course, there were plenty of people eager to help ― with varying degrees of snark.

Then things got more sarcastic ...

However, Dictionary.com didn’t want to take the chance that Gaga was really referring to “fortnight,” a slightly old-timey term for a two-week period.

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Lady Gaga's Most Memorable Red Carpet Moments
The Regal Alexander McQueen Gown(01 of26)
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Gaga wears an Elizabethan era-inspired Alexander McQueen gown for the U.K. premiere of "A Star Is Born" on Sept. 27, 2018. (credit:Samir Hussein via Getty Images)
This Glittering Gown(02 of26)
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Gaga wears a shimmering Givenchy couture gown for the Los Angeles premiere of "A Star Is Born" on Sept. 25, 2018. (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
The Theatrical Black Gown(03 of26)
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The "Paparazzi" singer goes for full Old Hollywood drama in this black gown and veil by Armani Privé at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2018. (credit:VALERIE MACON via Getty Images)
This Feathered Valentino Gown(04 of26)
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The singer wears the voluminous dress at the 75th Venice Film Festival on Aug. 31, 2018. (credit:Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)
This Black Lace Ensemble(05 of26)
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Gaga exudes gothic romance in an Armani Privé ensemble at the 2018 Grammy Awards on Jan. 28, 2018. (credit:Kevin Mazur via Getty Images)
This Patchwork Look(06 of26)
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The singer wears a look by Lanotta Studio for the premiere of "Gaga: Five Foot Two" at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. (credit:J. Merritt via Getty Images)
This Revealing Rock Chick Look(07 of26)
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Gaga wears a bold ensemble by Alex Ulichny on the red carpet at the 2017 Grammy Awards. (credit:Kevin Mazur via Getty Images)
The White Power Suit(08 of26)
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Gaga rocks a sleek white suit on the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards. (credit:Kevin Mazur/AMA2016 via Getty Images)
The Structured Jumpsuit-Gown Hybrid(09 of26)
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Gaga stuns in a structured white look by Brandon Maxwell at the 2016 Academy Awards in Hollywood. (credit:Todd Williamson via Getty Images)
The David Bowie Tribute(10 of26)
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Gaga wears a Bowie-inspired design by Marc Jacobs at the 2016 Grammy Awards. (credit:Jeff Vespa via Getty Images)
The White Alaia Gown And THOSE Red Gloves(11 of26)
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Gaga wears a white gown by Alaia and a pair of meme-worthy red gloves on the red carpet at the 2015 Oscars. (credit:MARK RALSTON via Getty Images)
The Mermaid-Like Silver Siren Gown(12 of26)
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Gaga wears a Brandon Maxwell design at the 57th Grammy Awards on Feb. 8, 2015. (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)
This Theatrical Balenciaga Ensemble(13 of26)
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Gaga walks the red carpet at the 2015 Met Gala celebrating the opening of the "China: Through The Looking Glass" exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute on May 4, 2015. (credit:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
This Polished White Valentino Cape Dress(14 of26)
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Gaga wears a Valentino gown on the red carpet at the 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 7, 2014. (credit:Paul Morigi via Getty Images)
This Starfish Suit(15 of26)
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Gaga wears a suit by Versace at Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball on Dec. 8, 2013, in London. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
This Ghostly White Look(16 of26)
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Gaga wears a white ensemble by Thom Browne, complete with powdered face and platinum wig, for the Glamour Women of the Year gala on Nov. 11, 2013. (credit:Taylor Hill via Getty Images)
The Leather Shirt And Mouthpiece(17 of26)
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The performer wears a leather shirt by Saint Laurent and a Dior Homme hat paired with a bracelet (worn as a mouthpiece) by Danielle Hills at the 2013 YouTube Music Awards. (credit:Jeff Kravitz via Getty Images)
This Whole White "Horse" Situation(18 of26)
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Gaga arrives on a white "horse" to the 2013 American Music Awards channeling Donatella Versace in a Versace dress and long blond hairstyle. (credit:Kevin Mazur/AMA2013 via Getty Images)
This Custom Sheer Ensemble And Aqua Wig(19 of26)
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The Grammy-winner wears a custom look by Mugler at the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards, where she received the Fashion Icon award. (credit:Jamie McCarthy via Getty Images)
The Egg(20 of26)
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Lady Gaga arrives on the red carpet at the 2011 Grammy Awards in an egg carried by a group of latex-clad helpers. (credit:Larry Busacca via Getty Images)
This Heavenly Alexander McQueen Gown(21 of26)
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Gaga wears this gown by Alexander McQueen -- one of the designer's final pieces -- at the 2010 Video Music Awards on Sept. 10, 2010. (credit:Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
This Three-Tiered Gown And Wig Combo(22 of26)
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Gaga wears a gown by Francesco Scognamiglio on the red carpet at the 2010 Brit Awards. (credit:Jon Furniss via Getty Images)
This Galactic Armani Privé Dress(23 of26)
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Gaga wears Armani Privé on the red carpet at the 2010 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. (credit:Kevin Mazur via Getty Images)
The Gothic Phantom Of The Opera Look(24 of26)
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Gaga wears a dress by Jean Paul Gaultier on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV VMAs. (credit:Kevin Mazur via Getty Images)
The Infamous Hair Bow(25 of26)
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Gaga rocks her once-signature hair bow hairstyle on the red carpet before her appearance on German TV show "The Dome" in 2009. (credit:Jakubaszek via Getty Images)
BONUS: The Meat Dress(26 of26)
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Gaga wears the statement-making dress by Franc Fernandez at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. (This look technically wasn't worn on the red carpet -- it happened during the show -- but it's too memorable to leave out.) (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)
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