Big Diggity's definitions
One who possesses a disproportionate disdain for single bonds. Known colloquially as "pi snobs," these individuals are predisposed to looking down on saturated molecules.
Freddy said he wouldn't go near that 3-methyl octane, but he can't keep his hands off my heptadiene. Man what a sigma hater!
by Big Diggity January 6, 2015
Get the Sigma Hatermug. The avoidance of using the Joule as a unit of energy. Sometimes used equivocally, especially in the United States, in describing a strong preference for the use of the calorie. Specifically, Joule Misanthropy refers to those who castigate or otherwise judge humans who do express energy as joules. Joule Misanthropists are known as being particularly intransigent in their anti-joule stance.
This inclination and its relatively widespread popularity are thought to have been originated by those who opposed the popularity of James Prescott Joule. This movement probably began after Joule famously spurned William Thomson (later Lord Kelvin); the two had planned an experiment together, which Joule then neglected in favor of marriage and a honeymoon. Although essentially left standing at the flask, Lord Kelvin understood and offered his congratulations to the happy couple. However, Kelvin supporters were enraged and began an anti-Joule campaign. This caught hold particularly in the Americas, probably due the residual anti-English sentiment of the time.
Formally, Joule Misanthropy is defined as the the use of a unit of energy other than the joule in a context in which the use of said unit would generally be considered illogical or not practical. For example, expressing the energy required by a human to lift a small object in electronvolts would constitute Joule Misanthropy.
This inclination and its relatively widespread popularity are thought to have been originated by those who opposed the popularity of James Prescott Joule. This movement probably began after Joule famously spurned William Thomson (later Lord Kelvin); the two had planned an experiment together, which Joule then neglected in favor of marriage and a honeymoon. Although essentially left standing at the flask, Lord Kelvin understood and offered his congratulations to the happy couple. However, Kelvin supporters were enraged and began an anti-Joule campaign. This caught hold particularly in the Americas, probably due the residual anti-English sentiment of the time.
Formally, Joule Misanthropy is defined as the the use of a unit of energy other than the joule in a context in which the use of said unit would generally be considered illogical or not practical. For example, expressing the energy required by a human to lift a small object in electronvolts would constitute Joule Misanthropy.
"Hey, I heard Patty was accepted to that prestigious US institution!"
"Yes, but he has decided not to attend due to the widespread Joule Misanthropy there."
"That's a shame. I can't believe people can still be so small minded in the 21st century."
"Yes, but he has decided not to attend due to the widespread Joule Misanthropy there."
"That's a shame. I can't believe people can still be so small minded in the 21st century."
by Big Diggity February 19, 2015
Get the Joule Misanthropymug. Contrary to Popular belief, the word Misgnomer is spelled with a silent g as to refer to a certain set of individuals--those who gnome--that have gone missing. Derived from the modern latin word, gnomus, a gnome is similar to a dwarf, and characteristized by his hesitancy to interact with humans. As a result of their reluctance to associate with humans, the need for persons with a specific set of skills that would allow them to interact with such creatures was required. Thus, the birth of the Gnomer; an individual that has devoted their life to the study and care of gnomes. From breeding to attempting to train these diminutive creatures, Gnomers could engage in variety of specializations for Gnoming. However, as the centuries turned over from the Renaissance Era, the attitude and temperament of gnomes evolved. This evolution led to the need for Gnomers to adapt and Gnoming became more about controlling gnomes rather than studying them. As gnomes became more violent, including the famous Gnome Rebellion of 1756, more and more gnomers went missing. These stories include perhaps the most famous Misgnomer, Gregory "Little Foot" Mactitus, who went missing shortly after the gnome rebellion of 1756 and stories from Little Foot being incorporated into gnome culture as a diety-like King to Little Foot being tortured and sacrificed in attempt to turn the Gnome Clan, Dirty Devils, fortunes following their extensive losses during the rebellion.
Yo, you see Jamal lately? Nah man. He more gone than a misgnomer.
Hey Stevie, what's this word misgomer sic? We have a Miss Gomer here?
No man, that's a misnomer. It's a Misgnomer, they're a species or family of organisms having no known living members.
Oh I ain't heard of no Miss Nomer sic.
It's cool man, think of it like this: Ents are to Trees as Misgnomers are to Gnomes.
Oh I see, it all makes sense now.
Frank may be here physically, but his spirit is as absent as a misgnomer.
Hey Stevie, what's this word misgomer sic? We have a Miss Gomer here?
No man, that's a misnomer. It's a Misgnomer, they're a species or family of organisms having no known living members.
Oh I ain't heard of no Miss Nomer sic.
It's cool man, think of it like this: Ents are to Trees as Misgnomers are to Gnomes.
Oh I see, it all makes sense now.
Frank may be here physically, but his spirit is as absent as a misgnomer.
by Big Diggity May 17, 2015
Get the Misgnomermug.