Definitions by Buttered Quayle

Judy Hopps Syndrome 

A form of internalized bias where a person has an extreme amount of moral posturing, while at the same time refusing to reflect on their own problematic beliefs. Some key aspects of this bias include cognitive dissonance, selective accountability, perceived moral superiority, and resistance to correction.

"I'm honestly glad that Vivienne Medrano finally said something and straight-up told these people to touch grass, but at the same time, you and I both know they're gonna do more classic misogyny 'hysteria' bullshit by claiming that her speaking up about the mess brought back up is her having a 'breakdown.' This internalized misogyny coming from within ostensibly progressive and woman/LGBTQ+/minority friendly spaces really is concerning. It's blatant Judy Hopps Syndrome, because it's so similar to the character's moral posturing."

Judy Hopps Syndrome by Buttered Quayle January 30, 2025

Dead On Arrival 

Used to describe a situation where an electronic device, electrical component, or other functional piece of equipment is purchased secondhand (or in semi rare cases, purchased new) online or in person, only for the consumer to discover that said item was broken or rendered non-functional.

"I bought two of these SSDs, because the first one was DOA. In case you don't know, DOA means dead on arrival, and that's not nice."

Dead On Arrival by Buttered Quayle February 15, 2023

Bruce Jenner Oil 

A term coined by Peg McMinty, referring to automatic (or manual) transmission fluid.

"Alright, we got engine oil on this- oh, this is tranny. Bruce Jenner oil on this side."

Bruce Jenner Oil by Buttered Quayle November 22, 2021

Tranny

Tranny can mean one of two things. In most cases, tranny is used as a derogatory slur for a transsexual person. In the automotive sense, tranny is a term for transmission.

"There goes another one of those trannies."
"I'd rather replace a torque converter or a clutch rather than an entire tranny."

Tranny by Buttered Quayle November 9, 2021

Sucking The Brown Out 

To shampoo carpets/floor mats. Depending on how dirty they are, it can take a long time.

I just spent about twenty minutes per floor mat sucking the brown out of them.

Sucking The Brown Out by Buttered Quayle May 29, 2021

Niche 

A niche describes something that an individual has skill or interest in.

Nate: Yeah, I have a niche in voice acting, mostly Vox from Hazbin Hotel.

Niche by Buttered Quayle April 30, 2021

Linear Comedy 

Linear Comedy is telling funny stories that aren't constantly interrupted or sidetracked with random irrelevant jokes.

I think that Linear Comedy is a really food method of storytelling.

Linear Comedy by Buttered Quayle October 12, 2020