1Head's definitions

Fake news

A technique used by dishonest journalists where they exaggerate, sensationalise, slant or cherry pick for the sake of making headlines or propagating a certain agenda (usually) without ever actually lying. Journalists also sometimes cut, rearrange or take out of context what has been said by a spokesperson, sometimes using questions to invoke the desired response. The BBC, NBC and CNN love fake news. It is their bread and butter.

Using this term for satirical or alternative news should be avoided as this can dilute its effectiveness in calling out real fake news. Although similar, fake news shouldn’t be confused with misinformation as that refers to the spread of unproven, unreliable or otherwise poorly researched information rather than the purpose driven distortion of facts that is fake news.

BBC fake news headline: Trump says inject Detol into your veins
Actual story: Trump suggests doctors look into the effect of sunlight and heat on viruses

by 1Head April 25, 2020

squint

When a player tries extra hard in an online video game to win, especially when that effort is not matched by the opposing team. Characterised by the player putting their their head extra close to the computer monitor and therefore having to squint to see what is on screen.

all-chat: when you squint to win
team chat: yea i know right lmao

by 1Head May 30, 2019

skill twig

A skill tree with very stunted/limited options. Diablo IV let's players upgrade their abilities with a skill twig.

ARPG player: Diablo IV's skill tree looks more like a skill twig.

ARPG player 2 : Yeah I'm gonna go beat my meat over Path of Exile's skill forest.

by 1Head February 26, 2020

big tech

Refers to large technology companies that have significant impact and even control over elements of our daily lives. Facebook, Google, Apple, Amazon and Microsoft. Also Youtube(owned by Google) Netflix, Whatsapp (owned by Facebook), PayPal, Twitter, Spotify and Tencent. Big tech is watching you and selling your data to advertisers. They control what you see and hear online and can sensor anything they don't agree with. They filter search engine results to cater to their agendas and ideals. They want you sign up to their monthly subscriptions and use their payment services. They want you to have a digital ID (ID2020) so they can track your every move, medical history and social credit score (Black Mirror - Nose Dive) etc. The only way to escape big tech is to go off-grid.

Person 1: Big Tech will take over the world.
Person 2: It already has.

by 1Head November 9, 2020

Let's Go Brandern

The same as Let's Go Brandon but aimed at and denouncing Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Let's Go Brandern

by 1Head November 17, 2021

asking the big questions

Someone who asks questions that are at a whole different level of understanding than the rest of the audience.

Sandy: Why does 1 + 1 = 2 Mr Teacher?
John: When did you decide you were going to teach 6 year olds what could barely pass as arithmetic instead of following your dreams of becoming an astronaut Mr teacher?
Mike: *nudging tony* John asking the big questions
*Tony nods in agreement*

by 1Head April 22, 2019

age-lol

When you forget how long you've been out of school and people treat you like an adult, when you still see yourself as an 11 year old.

Hello Sir, how can I help you?
What did you just call me?

These kids treating me with some mad respect, what an age-lol.

by 1Head November 3, 2018