Definitions by ChickenScrxtch82
The Costco Effect
That moment when you go to the store only needing a few things, then end up leaving with a whole cart of stuff, typically not including the original item(s) you came for. This term is not exclusive to Costco and can be used for any store that manages to get you to fall into its consumerist trap.
"Dang, look at all this stuff we bought. I only needed a couple of things !"
"That's the Costco Effect for ya"
"That's the Costco Effect for ya"
The Costco Effect by ChickenScrxtch82 April 20, 2024
A Aesthetic Nightmare
someone that views punk culture as an ‘aesthetic’ instead of gaining an understanding of the deeper history and meanings of it. these people only care about the fashion aspect of punk despite it also heavily relying on music and left-wing political views, most notably anarchism.
the circle-A aka the symbol associated with anarchy (Ⓐ) is largely used in the punk subculture, which is where the name ‘A aesthetic nightmare’ comes from.
the circle-A aka the symbol associated with anarchy (Ⓐ) is largely used in the punk subculture, which is where the name ‘A aesthetic nightmare’ comes from.
A Aesthetic Nightmare by ChickenScrxtch82 May 23, 2023
Pit Fling
A move in which two people hold each other’s hands while having their arms crossed in front of them in an ‘X’ shape. The pair then spins around until one person lets go, causing both people to launch in opposite directions. Typically used in moshpits.
Pit Fling by ChickenScrxtch82 May 19, 2023
Schrödingers Goth Complex
Someone who talks about wanting to date a goth girl but is actually referring to egirls. Usually acts disgusted when seeing actual goths
He always talks about wanting to date goth girls until the girl is actually goth. He totally has a Schrödingers Goth Complex
Schrödingers Goth Complex by ChickenScrxtch82 May 19, 2023
Sped up songs
term used by people who dont want to admit that they listen to nightcore. variations include "sped up audios" and "sped up version" .
Sped up songs by ChickenScrxtch82 April 2, 2023
Tiktokification
used to describe or refer to any negative effect tiktok leaves or has on something. examples include how some music is becoming shorter and more repetitive, or how other social media platforms are including their own version of short form video content in order to cash in on tiktok's success, etc.
Tiktokification by ChickenScrxtch82 April 2, 2023
l+c
means "like and comment" - used on photo sharing apps like instagram to alert your followers that you've made a new post and want them to like it and leave comments on it. you can think of it as the modern version of "pc4pc" from myspace.
l+c by ChickenScrxtch82 January 23, 2022