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Definitions by Carnefice

Quizmaster Fallacy 

When unsure in a multiple-choice quiz, you should always pick the answer that doesn't follow the pattern of the others.
For example, if the question is "What year did the US and Britain go to war?" and the answers are:

A) 1700
B) 1750
C) 1812
D) 1850

You should always pick 1812, because it doesn't follow the pattern of round numbers.
"How did you know that was the right answer?"

"It didn't follow the pattern of the other answers, why else would the Quizmaster have put it there? It's the Quizmaster Fallacy in action!"

COFFEE song 

‘COFFEE’ is an acronym representing the phrase “Chorus Only, Fucking Forget Everything Else”, used to describe songs that have no tangible substance or meaning beyond a catchy chorus.
“Have you listened to ‘Unholy’ by Sam Smith?”

“Are you kidding? That’s a total COFFEE song.”
COFFEE song by Carnefice April 25, 2023

Vatican Syndrome 

When a non-religious person visits a place of great Christian significance (such as The Vatican), and is so enchanted by the art and scenery that they consider becoming a born-again Christian.
“Seeing all of the statues, all of the artwork, I just feel like this place is *right*, you know?”

“Sounds like classic Vatican Syndrome to me.”
Vatican Syndrome by Carnefice November 14, 2021

Ride The Tiger 

To embark on a course of action that you will not be able to abandon later. Once you start, you will not be able to stop.
“Ha! See? I told you I could Ride the Tiger!”

“Yeah. You sure showed me. Now how are you going to get off the tiger’s back without being eaten?”
Ride The Tiger by Carnefice June 16, 2020

The Narrative 

A conspiracy theory stating that liberal & left-wing media outlets such as CNN cherrypick news stories in order to promote ideas of demonisation against “privileged” groups, such as mass shootings carried out by white perpetrators, and likewise embargo stories that contradict this point of view, such as rampant black-on-black violence.
“What? White Farmers are being murdered in South Africa? Why isn’t anybody reporting this!?”

“Because it doesn’t fit The Narrative.”
The Narrative by Carnefice October 8, 2019

Midnight Blues 

A feeling of intense sadness and shame for the past or the dreading of events to come, stemming from overthinking as a result of sleep deprivation. This often occurs late at night, but can usually be remedied by simply sleeping.
“Babe I’ve been crying again, I miss you so much!”

“Just get some rest. You’ve got the midnight blues.”
Midnight Blues by Carnefice July 24, 2019

Confetti’d 

To be ripped to extremely fine shreds, like ribbons, to the point at which your remains resemble a confetti explosion.
Hey dude, think I could fight that bear?”

“You kidding? You’ll get confetti’d.”
Confetti’d by Carnefice July 20, 2019