A Verb, meaning "to manipulate events totally and subtly, controlling both sides of an interaction to achieve one's own end."
Emperor Palpatine from
Star Wars orchestrated the
Clone Wars, the downfall of the
Galactic Republic,
Jedi Order, and
Separatist Movement, and commanded complete control over the Galactic Empire and the Dark Side of the Force. He was the ultimate double agent, parading among his powerful enemies without suspicion. He appeared the benevolent elected leader while masterfully plotting the demise of everything god. Thus "to palpatine" means that one controls a situation completely and can bring about whatever results he desires without anyone being aware.
It can applied to trivial situations as well.
Fred: "Dude, did you hear Jeff and Andrea broke up?"
Winston: "Yeah, that was all Clara's doing. She manipulated their emotions and aggravated the conflict so that she could get with Jeff."
Fred: "She totally palpatined them!!"
Jim has been in the bathroom forever, maybe someone should check on him." "I just did; he's all done, just waiting out the repooperation period. He can't even walk for long without first repooperating.
n. Combination of "school", and "apocalypse".
The end of the school year, when students must rush to avoid the consequences of their procrastination. The event is oft-accompanied by weeping, gnashing of teeth, etc.
"Have you seen Miriam lately?" "Nope, she is preparing for schoolpocalypse by putting in all-nighters now. That way she is all rested by the time exams and presentations come up.
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