Aunt Tifa Lockhart's definitions

Dunning-Hitler effect

The tendency for countries that believe they are immune to fascism to be especially susceptible to its rise.

The popularity of Geert Wilders is an example of the Dunning-Hitler effect in its early stages.

Donald Trump's presidency is an example of the Dunning-Hitler effect.

by Aunt Tifa Lockhart September 29, 2017

blanchard

Of a scientist, to attempt to revive their discredited work by latching onto conspiracy theories instead of gracefully bowing out and dying with dignity.

"Welp, looks like Ray's trying to blanchard his trans typology back into relevance."

by Aunt Tifa Lockhart September 10, 2018

silent majority

A word used by the loud, gerrymandered minority with entirely too much power to refer to themselves.

"WERRR THE SSILENT MAJORITY LIBS THESE COLORS DONT RUN EAGLE PATRIOT"
"ok"
"WATS MAD LIBS TRIGGERED OWNED THE LIBS JESUS CHRISTMAS WAR"
"be more silent"
"OMG ITS LITERALLY 1984 NAPOLEON SNOWFLAKE FARMER JOHN"

by Aunt Tifa Lockhart November 21, 2020

MAGA hat

A fedora that has aged but not matured.

*tips MAGA hat*

by Aunt Tifa Lockhart December 8, 2018