Definitions by Abceinstein
Performative Accountability
When somebody acts as if they understand their wrongdoings and accepts accountability, then later criticizes the person(s) holding them accountable. Often a tactic used to seek pity in an argument.
Person 1: I was totally wrong, and you’re right to break up with me. I’m so sorry. You should hate me for this.
Person 2: Yeah, I do hate you. You did a terrible thing to me. I’m glad I broke up with you.
Person 1: WHAT? WHY DO YOU HATE ME? URGGGGH, IM GONNA ARGUE ABOUT WHY I’M RIGHT NOW! PLEASE TAKE ME BACK!
Person 2: Sounds like all of that was just performative accountability…
Person 2: Yeah, I do hate you. You did a terrible thing to me. I’m glad I broke up with you.
Person 1: WHAT? WHY DO YOU HATE ME? URGGGGH, IM GONNA ARGUE ABOUT WHY I’M RIGHT NOW! PLEASE TAKE ME BACK!
Person 2: Sounds like all of that was just performative accountability…
Performative Accountability by Abceinstein August 28, 2026
Smoking the moose
Doing something that is destined to fail or hopeless.
Derived from the story of Chris McCandless, specifically how he tried to smoke a moose in the freezing Alaskan wilderness.
Derived from the story of Chris McCandless, specifically how he tried to smoke a moose in the freezing Alaskan wilderness.
Person 1: “Yo bro, I think I’m going to email Professor Williams and see if he’ll give me some extra credit so I can pass the class.”
Person 2: “Come on man, you’re averaging a 10 in his class. You’re smoking the moose.”
Person 2: “Come on man, you’re averaging a 10 in his class. You’re smoking the moose.”
Smoking the moose by Abceinstein July 23, 2025
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beetlejussy by Abceinstein January 12, 2025