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Hypothetheory 

An arbitrary opinion or hypothesis, presented as a factually valid theory, however unproven or unprovable. (Coined by Hank Green of vlogbrothers)
A common hypothetheory example list (things that are often black-and-white said to be true, however impossible to prove):

God XYZ definitely exists.

God XYZ definitely cannot exist.

If only people thought like I did, the world would be a better place.

Legalizing gay marriage undermines the sanctity of marriage!

Homosexuality is unnatural. (Proof nonexistent, actually, counterproof very existent)

My (affiliation xyz) is the best.

>(Most phrases which use words like right, wrong, best, worst, etc.)
Hypothetheory by HumHumanity October 21, 2012
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hypothe-theory 

coined by NerdFighters-leader Hank Green, it's a hypothesis whose imagined experiment is taken as valid 'proof' of the theory (in one's mind)
The recent laws holding homo-marriage "invalid" are made based on the 'hypothe-theory' that two men or two women will not--of themselves--carry-on the continuance of the species.
hypothe-theory by Uncle J MythMan December 10, 2012
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n. A screenshot fabricated by a company to misrepresent the graphics of a game; a combination of the words bullshit and screenshot.

Originated from Penny Arcade, a popular gaming webcomic.
-Have you seen Madden 2006 for the Xbox 360? The graphics are gonna be awesome!
-Dude, the Madden 2006 images they showed at E3 were bullshots. It doesn't look nearly as good as they said.
bullshot by Worker Unit #503,298,545 September 26, 2005
Word of the Day on July 15, 2026

Gayborhood 

N. A neighborhood containing homes, clubs, bars, restaurants, and other places of business and entertainment that cater to homosexuals.
"They've opened up a new club in the Gayborhood called the Male Box."
Gayborhood by Mia Shields January 6, 2006
Word of the Day on July 14, 2026
A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.
Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."
kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005
Word of the Day on July 13, 2026

I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.
"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"
Word of the Day on July 12, 2026

abandonware 

n. software that is no longer sold or supported by the original publisher / developer, often found as free downloads on the internet because it cannot be obtained elsewhere. Not legal, but often seen as morally acceptable because the company that made it is no longer selling the title, nor releasing it as freeware, therefore abandonware is "keeping the game alive", so to speak.
Doom II is not abandonware because id still sells it, while The Incredible Machine is not sold, therefore is abandonware.
abandonware by Spoom October 24, 2003
Word of the Day on July 11, 2026