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DYK often finds itself in the curious position of attempting to apply policies and guidelines to a section of the encyclopedia with unique formatting and customs. This sometimes results in DYK de facto ignoring policies and guidelines that absolutely should apply to it, but the guidelines on in-text attribution shouldn't be overlooked. Even for quirky hooks, DYK should take caution when dealing with quotes and avoid the appearance of endorsing subjective viewpoints. This essay discusses how DYK can best apply attribution guidelines in hooks.