32 definitions by Alex-2598
by Alex-2598 September 11, 2023
A misnomer that exists only because we have yet to come up with words that adequately describe the guiding philosophy of the 45th occupant of the White House (because there is none).
Whereas his predecessors to varying degrees all synthesized the doctrines of their forebears with their own to create unique views on the responsibilities of the presidency, the 45th occupant’s only guiding principle appeared to be self-preservation at all costs.
The term “Trumpism” implies that there is some fundamental moral framework or coherent school of thought. It places it on the same level as other, far more respected ideologies, when in reality there is no comparison.
Whereas his predecessors to varying degrees all synthesized the doctrines of their forebears with their own to create unique views on the responsibilities of the presidency, the 45th occupant’s only guiding principle appeared to be self-preservation at all costs.
The term “Trumpism” implies that there is some fundamental moral framework or coherent school of thought. It places it on the same level as other, far more respected ideologies, when in reality there is no comparison.
I would not want to be the person responsible for writing the history textbooks that have to explain to our kids what the utterly vapid, egocentric and morally vacant “philosophy” of Trumpism was
by Alex-2598 February 13, 2021
(political humor, rare) An inevitable outcome, something that cannot be avoided no matter what one tries.
A reference to the Electoral College tally in the previous two US presidential elections, where, if you discount faithless electors, the result both times was 306-232.
A reference to the Electoral College tally in the previous two US presidential elections, where, if you discount faithless electors, the result both times was 306-232.
by Alex-2598 October 3, 2022
Old English dual pronoun meaning “the two of you”, pronounced “yit”. Not to be confused with the modern word “git”. This word is a much more useful and concise way of referring to a pair of people than anything in Modern English, but sadly fell out of fashion by the late Middle English period.
by Alex-2598 January 15, 2023
by Alex-2598 April 12, 2023
A novel that is specifically written to pay homage to or imitate the style of 1940s-1950s film noir. While many of the classic film noir movies of the period were themselves based on novels written in the noir style, these books would not be considered true Novel Noir because they would have been considered standard mystery/crime works in their own time. In other words, they weren't written with the tropes of film noir as we now know it in mind.
A key characteristic of Novel Noir is that it is consciously intended to emulate the gritty, shadowy black and white atmosphere of the classical Noir period. This is what sets the genre apart from works of contemporary mystery. The cutoff date for a true novel noir would likely be any time after the end of the classical American Noir era (generally accepted as the end of the 1950s).
A Novel Noir aims to recreate as closely as possible the elements of classic film noir. While certain aspects of a film can't be perfectly replicated in written form, novel noir works are characterized by vivid descriptions and deep immersion in the time period (often the 1930s, 1940s, or 1950s). Other characteristics are essentially the same as film noir: private eyes, morally gray scenarios and characters, crooked cops and shady gangsters, and of course, the mysterious and vexing femme fatale.
A key characteristic of Novel Noir is that it is consciously intended to emulate the gritty, shadowy black and white atmosphere of the classical Noir period. This is what sets the genre apart from works of contemporary mystery. The cutoff date for a true novel noir would likely be any time after the end of the classical American Noir era (generally accepted as the end of the 1950s).
A Novel Noir aims to recreate as closely as possible the elements of classic film noir. While certain aspects of a film can't be perfectly replicated in written form, novel noir works are characterized by vivid descriptions and deep immersion in the time period (often the 1930s, 1940s, or 1950s). Other characteristics are essentially the same as film noir: private eyes, morally gray scenarios and characters, crooked cops and shady gangsters, and of course, the mysterious and vexing femme fatale.
While film noir has faded in popularity since the end of the 1950s, authors continue to keep the genre alive by writing excellent works of novel noir.
by Alex-2598 November 22, 2020
(Verb)
To address someone by the second person pronoun “thou”. Back when this term was first used, it would often have been said in contempt as Thou was seen as an informal and potentially rude form of address. However nowadays, since Thou is considered by many to be more formal and respectful than the ordinary sounding “you”, it can have the exact opposite meaning and be taken as a great honor.
To address someone by the second person pronoun “thou”. Back when this term was first used, it would often have been said in contempt as Thou was seen as an informal and potentially rude form of address. However nowadays, since Thou is considered by many to be more formal and respectful than the ordinary sounding “you”, it can have the exact opposite meaning and be taken as a great honor.
Historical usage: “Do not thou me, peasant, else I shall give thee a taste of this steel blade!”
Modern usage: “Did you just thou me? Oh my goodness…I’m so flattered!”
Modern usage: “Did you just thou me? Oh my goodness…I’m so flattered!”
by Alex-2598 February 16, 2023