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Neuroshock by Mista Twista June 11, 2012
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neurohuckster
Person who uses neuroscience to persuade the public to buy miracle cures for brain illnesses, usually with the aid of colorful brain scans and terminology that most people don't know enough about to refute.
Neurohuckster Daniel Amen claims that you can prevent Alzheimer's using a method that begins with getting a SPECT brain scan in his lab, despite a lack of scientific evidence for any type of prevention of that dementia.
neurohuckster by Tomas Mena May 25, 2008
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neurohuckster
Person who uses neuroscience to persuade the public to buy miracle cures for brain illnesses, usually with the aid of colorful brain scans and terminology that most people don't know enough about to refute.
That neurohuckster claims that you can prevent Alzheimer's using a method that begins with getting an expensive brain scan in his clinic, despite a lack of scientific evidence for any type of prevention of that dementia.
Antonym: neuroscientist, medical researcher
Synonym: snakeoil saleperson
Antonym: neuroscientist, medical researcher
Synonym: snakeoil saleperson
neurohuckster by Tomas Mena May 28, 2008
Neurolocking
the systemic act of locking neurodivergent people out of roles, jobs and other activities that are inherently meant for them, and getting neurotypical people to fill these rolls instead.
"I heard the actor who plays the guy from 'Atypical' isn't even actually autistic!"
"Yeah man, neurolocking sucks. I wish autistic roles would be played by actual autistic people."
"Yeah man, neurolocking sucks. I wish autistic roles would be played by actual autistic people."
Neurolocking by tokymono June 27, 2020
bullshot
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.
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.
-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
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Gayborhood
N. A neighborhood containing homes, clubs, bars, restaurants, and other places of business and entertainment that cater to homosexuals.
Gayborhood by Mia Shields January 6, 2006
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kenlet
A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.