52 definitions by Travelingmankc
A marketing strategy designed to enhance the perceived worth, attractiveness or virtue of a person, product or service by pairing it with a trendy "socially conscious" movement or concept.
By claiming they only used locally grown, organic produce whenever possible, they were able to get $15.00 for two tiny, nearly tasteless vegetarian tacos. This was an example of a pc gimmick at its finest.
by Travelingmankc May 16, 2020
by Travelingmankc April 8, 2023
A portmanteau of "woke" and "gimmickry"--woke gimmickry. Trying to sell or enhance the value of something by adding an element of wokeness.
A production of the venerable musical 1776 with a cast composed entirely of female and sundry gender nonconforming actors is a perfect example of wimmickry in the arts.
by Travelingmankc July 22, 2023
The attire or manner of dress of an older man that is age appropriate yet stylish. A portmanteau of "OG" and "GQ". Alternatively, "Old GQ".
by Travelingmankc June 18, 2022
A period in a person's life during which everything seems to be going wrong, but though the individual feels plagued by a series or massing of inconvenient occurrences, they are in fact petty annoyances, which even in aggregate are far less severe than an actual tragedy, such as a terminal illness or the loss of a loved one.
I was feeling really down about all the stuff that's been happening lately, but upon reflection I realize everything's just part of a crapisode, and I've weathered those before.
by Travelingmankc August 17, 2018
Formal or informal indoctrination efforts to convince the subject(s) that all members of certain demographic groups are oppressed and other groups are oppressors, irrespective of said members' individual behavior, level(s) of achievement or prosperity. Formal wokeucation programs are often imposed upon people in the form of "diversity training", "social sensitivity", "equity and inclusion" seminars, etc. Wokeucation is a very profitable component of the grievance industry.
I thought this New Employee Orientation was just going to consist of HR information, like sick leave policies and the retirement program; instead, most of the time was spent with a "diversity consultant" telling us what was wrong with America, and that we were racists whether we knew it or not"--It was a total wokeucation session.
by Travelingmankc December 30, 2022
Incessant, extended discourse on a subject during social interaction time at a Mensa meeting. When engaging in mensabation, the speaker drones on seemingly forever, saying essentially nothing to an audience of one. He/she is oblivious to the fact that no one else is listening.
by Travelingmankc December 29, 2016