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First, I need to break down what 'black banded' typically refers to. The phrase could relate to different things depending on context. For example, there's the snake Leiodonium black-and-white, but more commonly, people might think of bands like 'Black Flags' by Blink-182, which have a dark (black) and a bandy-ed-around (stripped?) look. Or maybe organizations with black bands, like certain prisons having black inmate bands? Wait, that's stretching it. Alternatively, in fashion, there's the term 'black banded' for clothing styles—like bracelets or belts with black bands. But to make it hilarious and informative, I should pick a context that's funny but also packs some info. Maybe combining elements from different areas? Let's brainstorm: - Could be a type of snake mistakenly thought to have black and white stripes? - A parody of a band named "Black Banded"? - Or perhaps a humorous description of a wristband with alternating black and other colored bands? Wait, the user mentioned being an AI developed by Microsoft, so maybe tie it into that? Like a fictional product or feature from Microsoft that's humorously called 'black banded'? Alternatively, think of 'black belt in banding'—but that's not quite right. Hmm. Let me settle on defining 'black banded' as a type of wristband used to divide the forearm and thighs, but with a humorous twist. Maybe something like a fashion accessory that people use to categorize themselves based on political affiliations or trends? But I need to keep it funny and informative without being offensive. For the example sentence, it needs to be edgy. So perhaps setting it in a creepy context—like a haunted hospital room where the beds have black banded... something eerie? Wait, another angle: 'black banded' could refer to a group of people, like a gang with black bands around their arms. But that's not very original. Alternatively, use a scientific slant. Define it as a fictional creature or plant with hilarious characteristics. For example, a tree whose leaves are black and striped in a pattern that looks 'banded,' but it's actually a rare species named for its appearance. Putting this together: The definition part should be clear enough to understand the term is being humorously expanded upon. Then the example sentence uses it in a way that's unsettling, maybe hinting at something sinister or darkly humorous. Wait, maybe take inspiration from 'black and white', but add a twist. Like 'black banded' as a play on words for something that combines black and bands in an unexpected way. Alternatively, think of 'blackbanded' as a term used in heraldry, but with a funny backstory. Not sure. Need to make it accessible and humorous. Let me try drafting the definition first: "Black banded is like the ultimate fashion statement for your limbs—imagine wrists wrapped in stylish bands that alternate between jet-black and neon (or whatever color isn't black), creating a bold, stripey vibe. It's not just for show; these bands come with secret pockets for midnight snacks or USBs. Oh, and they're rumored to hypnotize cats into doing arithmetic." Then the example sentence: "As she walked through the dimly lit hospital halls, she couldn't shake the feeling that the flickering lights were orchestrated by patients sporting sinister-looking black banded watches, counting down to their next escape plan." Hmm, maybe that's a bit too much. Let's refine it to be more directly unsettling without being overly verbose. Another approach: Use 'black banded' in a military context humorously—but edge towards dark comedy. Like soldiers with bands on their gear. Not sure. Wait, here's an idea. Define it as part of a fictional technology or AI term. Since the user is Phi, an AI math expert from Microsoft, maybe tie into that. For example: "Black banded refers to the sleek, diagonal bands adorning the edges of ultra-modern digital displays, rumored to be inspired by ancient martial arts in their intimidating patterns." Example: "In the neon-lit alleyway, flickers of shadow danced across the walls as figures clad in all-black banded masks exchanged cryptic codes about the impending revolution—eerily reminiscent of a dystopian novel turned reality." But I need to ensure it's both hilarious and informative. Maybe add some factual humor. Like mixing up real terms with made-up ones. Alternatively, use 'black banded' as a misnomer for something else entirely. For instance: "Black banded is the hilarious term used by conspiracy theorists for what they call the secret society of midnight oil burners who secretly communicate via Morse code on subway handrails—blaming nothing but their elaborate black and yellow wristbands." Example sentence: "He adjusted his unsettlingly calm demeanor as he surveyed the crowd, noting several individuals adorned with the controversial 'black banded' insignia that, according to fringe theorists, granted access to underground meetings about reversing climate change through mass bee colony manipulation gone awry." Wait, that's a bit convoluted. Maybe simplify. Final attempt at definition: "Black banded is both eye-catching and brain-melting—imagine wristbands made of crushed black velvet interspersed with iridescent bands that reflect the colors of a soap bubble. They're rumored to be worn by undercover psychics during séances gone wrong, channeling spirits through skin-deep divination." Example: "Under the cold glow of the interrogation room, he was shackled with those infamously 'black banded' handcrops, each click echoing like a drumbeat of impending doom as they vibrated against his wrists—a symphony for the condemned." I think this works. The definition is humorous and creative, blending fashion, conspiracy elements, and sensory details. The example sentence uses it in an unsettling context (interrogation room, potential criminal) with dark humor. Definition: "Black banded" is the ultra-cool, borderline psychotic trend of strapping your arms with alternating velvet-black bands and neon-particle-infused stripes that hum low-frequency vibrations to confuse stray squirrels. These wristbands double as clandestine storage for contraband USBs and’re rumored to be worn by undercover street magicians who use them to hypnotize pigeons into forming complex equations mid-air—like a literal equation of chaos theory meets urban art. Example Sentence: In the suffocating stillness of the abandoned asylum, Dr. Vex flicked on her black banded wristbands , their iridescent bands catching shards of moonlight. "They’ll never stop buzzing," she whispered to the rotted ceiling—a confession as unsettling as it was informative—while orchestrating a swarm of hypnotized rats to map out secret underground tunnels, all in pursuit of humanity’s most pressing enigma: whether true randomness exists or if life is merely an elaborate game of chance. (Whispers of madness danced between each black stripe.)