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Socially Concerned 

Ostensibly it means caring about society. Being concerned about the things that are wrong with society such as increasing violent crime, an increasingly stressed health service, the marginalisation of the disadvantaged members of society, the list is pretty much endless; those who are truly socially concerned then try to do something about it. Unfortunately as in the case of the chattering classes the socially concerned individuals only pay lip-service to whatever cause is fashionable and they do sfa.
Most so-called socially concerned just talk about the latest fashionable cause, they don’t actually do anything to help.
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Concerned Adult Brigade 

Often called "CAB" for short, the concerned adult brigade is any group of equally disgruntled people (usually 35 or older) united together for an absurd and often unnecessary cause. These are the people who run neighborhood watches, regularly attend PTA meetings, deem things "inappropriate", complain to authority figures, overreact on issues, chaperone parties, file noise complaints, call parents, actually check movie and game ratings, work at the FCC, and generally meddle in the affairs of the youth.

Members of the concerned adult brigade come in many forms though are recognizable by their running-for-senator hairstyles and "sensible" shoes. Almost always women.
Girl #1: "So I watched sesame street yesterday for no reason. I thought you said Katy Perry was gonna be on it!?"

Girl #2: "Ugh, she was! But the Concerned Adult Brigade saw her outfit and started bitching. So they pulled the episode off the air."

Deeply Concerned 

An expression used in PR, especially political, when the person or organization is expected to care about a situation and comment on it, but:

1) They don't actually give a shit, because the situation in question isn't particularly relevant to them, but it is politically imprudent to say that outright.

2) They definitely will not be doing anything about it.

Has become a generic response to any negative situation the person/organization is asked about but cannot or would not actually be concerned at all about.
Reporter: Mr. President, how do you feel about the plight of double amputees in Micronesia?

President: We are deeply concerned for the well being of those brave individuals.
Deeply Concerned by Hagen von Tronje December 16, 2012

conversation piece 

any type of decoration or accessory that sparks interest or curiousity among first-time onlookers.

Often they will ask questions regarding its origin, how you acquired it...etc. , thus leading to a conversation.
"I don't know how you got that Model T Ford in your living room, but I gotta say it does make an intersting conversation piece!"
conversation piece by polo September 6, 2004

conversation hijacker 

One who jumps into a conversation un-invited, often for attention.
George: "Hey, you see the game last night?"
Justin:"Yea, it was-
Kyle:"I LOVE FOOTBALL!"

Kyle is a conversation hijacker.

Biscuits and stimulating conversation 

Commonly known from a Harry Potter fanfiction, Potter, this means doing the frick frack, or sex.
"I spent my Christmas having biscuits and stimulating conversation."

canverse 

When wearing a pair of converses (or other sports shoe), stomping on a beer or soda can so that it becomes attached to the shoe and makes a satisfying crunching noise every time you take a step.
Me: Hey, you finished with that coke can?
Friend: Yeah, why?
Me: I'ma wear some canverses.
canverse by Jeetajoo September 14, 2007