Definitions by Covido
MaskPlus
Singapore’s two-layer cotton fabric reusable mask that claimed to offer 97+% antiviral and 99.75+% antibacterial protection after 30 washes—its last free distribution to the public, which lasted a fortnight, occured on Pi Day, 2021.
Compared to previous “inferior quality” reusable masks that were also given free to the public, MaskPlus needed to be washed only once a week even if worn daily—users could wear it every day for up to seven months.
Armchair Math
When authors of pop math books or e-books try to give their readers a make-believe mathematical experience, by keeping formulas and equations to a minimum, because for the publisher, every additional equation in the book has the potential of halving the sales figures.
Dubbed as “math lite,” armchair math goes some way in helping math-anxious readers appreciate the beauty, ubiquity, and utility of math in real life.
Armchair Math by Covido April 12, 2022
Punk Prayer
When the feminist punk rock band Pussy Riot blasphemously or irreverently pray to the Virgin Mary to deliver them from Dictator Putin, by alluding to the alleged collaboration between Russian Orthodox priests and the KGB since the fall of Communism.
Protesters against Russian human rights abuses could often be heard reciting a punk prayer at anti-Putin rallies.
Punk Prayer by Covido April 8, 2022
Pi Social
When someone’s attempt to register to “Truth Social”—the Pinocchio-in-Chief’s app, which was launched on Presidents' Day, but has since been plagued by manifold problems—is being placed at number 3,141,592 on the waiting list.
A diehard “fine” Patriot, who is presently waiting for his trial for taking part in the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill, figured out that by the time his pi social (#3,141,592) turned to #0, when he’d actually be able to read his boss’s “truths,” either the Liar-in-Chief would be President again or the Pharisee-in-Chief might be behind bars.
Green-light
When someone uses a green laser to shine at someone else’s face to distract or inconvenience them from what they are doing.
During the playoff match between Senegal and Egypt, angry Senegalese fans were caught to green-light Mohammedan player, Mohamed Salah, besides throwing glass and rocks at the Egyptian team.
Green-light by Covido March 30, 2022
Virtual Slap
A small digital image or icon that depicts someone slap someone else because they have cracked a joke on them or their loved ones—a depiction of the knee-jerk reaction of the uninhibited or emotionally challenged perpetrator towards their target of abuse to get even with them.
At a recent graduation ceremony held on Zoom, Dr. Sanjib, a pro-BJP graduate, shot a virtual slap emoji to Prof. Raj, because the latter had irreligiously poked fun at his holy cow.
Virtual Slap by Covido March 29, 2022
Bless Putin
The Russian or Communist equivalent of “Bless Trump” or “Bless Kim” in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. When an oft-unforgiving world is divinely commanded to bless or love their political enemy rather than curse or hate them—an almost impossible human thing to do sans the love of Christ and the obedience not to harbor ill will vis-à-vis those who have wronged, harmed, or killed others.
Guesstimate how many people today outside Russia and Crimea would obediently bless Putin rather than curse him— and his gang of murderers and mercenaries—in spite of their evil acts.
Bless Putin by Covido March 26, 2022