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Thoreau by rejectedthinker August 1, 2008
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thoreau was a pretty tight place with lots of hot rich easy girls and cute stoner boys who beat up trash cans until the class of 2010 left. and now its gonna suck cause 2011 is a bunch of ugly little pricks who dont know their place and the 8th graders wouldnt even attempt to take advantage of them cause they cant tell a dick from a pussy since none of them have either one. the 8th graders had more than there fair share of drama and 7 kids got kicked out for drugs and what not.. but there were still drugs and booze no matter what the schools police officer did. which was very little. thoresu is going to suck the prinipals balls from here on out.
8th garder: GIVE ME HEAD YOU LITTLE SKANK ASS BITCH. (unzips his pants)
thoreau sevie: hmm what does this contraption do?
thoreau sevie: hmm what does this contraption do?
thoreau by thoreau sucks now that wer gone July 9, 2006
Thoreau
A Thoreau is a non-specific term for a vulgar or any abnormal sex move. Some examples for a Thoreau might be: a dirty sanchez, a cleveland steamer,or an alaskan pipeline
Thoreau by the_thoreau_man November 1, 2010
Thoreau moment
A moment where an individual sees through the blasphemy of a given or spoken rule in a situation, and in a fashion resembling the philosophy of Henry David Thoreau, speaks against the rules or laws set on the situation often in the name of justice.
A potential form of anarchy for a just cause. The basic use of a Thoreau moment allows the individual to stand up for their rights when they deserve it most. Despite the parallel structure in diction, this is not to be confused with a nigga moment.
A potential form of anarchy for a just cause. The basic use of a Thoreau moment allows the individual to stand up for their rights when they deserve it most. Despite the parallel structure in diction, this is not to be confused with a nigga moment.
Security guard(across the hall): HEY! YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED IN THE HALLWAYS!
Person(getting something from his locker): But...I have a pass! And I need something from my locker!
Security guard: IF YOU DON'T GO BACK TO CLASS NOW, I'M SENDING YOU TO THE OFFICE!
Person: But...I'm not a delinquent! And I didn't do anything wrong!
Security guard: I'M SENDING YOU TO THE OFFICE! YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE HALLWAYS RIGHT NOW!
Person: Fine then, I'll talk to the principal about this, because this isn't right! An unjust law is no law at all!
~generic Thoreau moment
Person(getting something from his locker): But...I have a pass! And I need something from my locker!
Security guard: IF YOU DON'T GO BACK TO CLASS NOW, I'M SENDING YOU TO THE OFFICE!
Person: But...I'm not a delinquent! And I didn't do anything wrong!
Security guard: I'M SENDING YOU TO THE OFFICE! YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE HALLWAYS RIGHT NOW!
Person: Fine then, I'll talk to the principal about this, because this isn't right! An unjust law is no law at all!
~generic Thoreau moment
Thoreau moment by AtmaRoM November 17, 2009
Thoreauvianism
A philosophical and lifestyle orientation inspired by Henry David Thoreau, emphasizing simplicity, self-reliance, deep connection with nature, and principled civil disobedience against unjust authority. It rejects materialism, consumerism, and blind conformity, advocating instead for deliberate living, introspection, and resistance to systems that degrade human dignity or the environment. Thoreauvianism is not a rigid doctrine but an attitude: question the state, simplify your needs, walk in the woods, and refuse cooperation with evil. It has influenced environmentalism, anarchism, and every movement that believes one person’s conscience can outweigh the machinery of power.
Example: “He quit his corporate job, built a tiny cabin, and refused to pay taxes funding a war he opposed—pure Thoreauvianism, living the motto: ‘That government is best which governs least.’”
Thoreauvianism by Dumu The Void April 21, 2026
Thoreauvian Socialism
A synthesis of Thoreau’s emphasis on individual conscience, simple living, and civil disobedience with socialist commitments to collective ownership, economic democracy, and the abolition of exploitation. Thoreauvian socialism argues that true simplicity and self-reliance are impossible under capitalism, where workers are alienated and nature is commodified. It calls for a society where people voluntarily cooperate, live lightly on the land, and resist state and corporate power through direct action. The state is tolerated only as a tool for common good, but always subject to Thoreauvian non‑cooperation.
Example: “Their ecovillage ran on consensus, shared resources, and a vow to withhold taxes from military spending—Thoreauvian socialism: from each according to ability, but only if the work lets you watch the sunrise.”
Thoreauvian Socialism by Dumu The Void April 21, 2026