Definitions by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian
Windows XP
Back then: one of the best operating systems on the market.
Currently: one of the most overrated old Windows operating systems.
It was as great as it could've been at the time, that's all I can say. But the cartoon-ish blue GUI was no doubt very outdated compared to the more refined Aero UI of Windows 7 (and Vista).
Windows XP didn't really give me fond memories as a child (6-9 y/o), but Win 7 sure did (10-12 y/o).
Currently: one of the most overrated old Windows operating systems.
It was as great as it could've been at the time, that's all I can say. But the cartoon-ish blue GUI was no doubt very outdated compared to the more refined Aero UI of Windows 7 (and Vista).
Windows XP didn't really give me fond memories as a child (6-9 y/o), but Win 7 sure did (10-12 y/o).
Windows XP by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian July 27, 2021
Windows 7
In retrospect, one of the greatest operating systems ever created. It was simple, it was modern, and it performed flawlessly (unlike Win 10 which is constantly riddled with bugs). It is ironic how Windows 10 adopted a more minimal user interface design, yet it is twice as more convoluted to use than Windows 7.
Using Windows 7 feels like freedom. Using Windows 10 feels like oppression.
Using Windows 7 feels like freedom. Using Windows 10 feels like oppression.
Man I miss Windows 7. Although I like the design and function of Windows 10 (and 11), I really do miss the old Aero UI with the glass-paneled taskbar and such. I also miss those Win 7 themes that had those UI sound effects that change with it.
And overall everything in Win 7 just felt so much simpler and way less intrusive. It felt like it was your home.
(P.S. are their seriously no GIFs of Windows 7??)
And overall everything in Win 7 just felt so much simpler and way less intrusive. It felt like it was your home.
(P.S. are their seriously no GIFs of Windows 7??)
Windows 7 by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian July 27, 2021
dropshipping
When you see a YouTube ad of some sort of cool brand that sells cool electronic gadgets, 9 chances out of 10 that you will find the same product on Aliexpress for 10 times less. They are just dropshipping you.
dropshipping by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian July 26, 2021
Among Us insanity
A very severe mental illness contracted from playing way too much Among Us. Once you have contracted this illness, your entire perception of reality starts to change. Typical symptoms include, but are not limited to:
-General mistrust towards peers and everyone
-Tendency to call everyone sus
-Pretending to do something when in fact you're doing something else
-Lying to others all the time
-General mistrust towards peers and everyone
-Tendency to call everyone sus
-Pretending to do something when in fact you're doing something else
-Lying to others all the time
Among Us insanity by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian July 26, 2021
Ronald Reagan
An absolute dogshit of a president, and that's a fact. Go read literally every definition here to see why this dude was a real phony and scumbag. Those who keep writing good definitions of him will keep on being downvoted indefinitely.
Ronald Reagan the type of dude who would promote decadent consumerism and large-scale industrialism (à la laissez faire) while downplaying serious issues such as climate change, the income gap, and social equity and welfare in general. A reagan society would be a dystopian one where the middle-class and the lower-class live in atrociously different environments.
He is that type of villain in a dystopian movie who appears to be outwardly friendly and good-hearted towards his citizens but in reality he is a cunning deceitful SOB who takes advantage of them.
He is that type of villain in a dystopian movie who appears to be outwardly friendly and good-hearted towards his citizens but in reality he is a cunning deceitful SOB who takes advantage of them.
Ronald Reagan by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian July 26, 2021
iPad Pro
A large tablet that wants to become a laptop but fails to do so. iPad Pros are mainly targeted towards the creative folks that like to draw. It's great for creativity and entertainment purposes, and while it's not a bad device to do work on, it still cannot rival laptops for sheer productivity (even in 2021). You might as well just get a Microsoft Surface or any 2-in-1 windows laptop instead.
John made the right choice and went for the Microsoft Surface Pro instead of an iPad Pro for his productivity needs.
iPad Pro by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian July 24, 2021
Unabomber
Contrary to popular belief, the Unabomber was more of a domestic terrorist rather than a psychopath. As with all terrorists, his motive to kill was purely ideological. He was severely critical towards technological advancement and how—in a way—technology would corrupt society. It might've seemed like an absurd and irrational critique 30, 20 or even 10 years ago, but now in 2021 where nomophobia is a real thing, the Unabomber's critique isn't that far off (just minus the terrorizing part).
If the Unabomber didn't choose the unnecessarily violent path, he would've made a great point. Many theorists have talked about the paradox of technology, where technology has freed us, but yet at the same time has enslaved us.
It is recommended to read Neil Postman's "Technopoly: the surrender of culture to technology" to understand more about this paradox.
If the Unabomber didn't choose the unnecessarily violent path, he would've made a great point. Many theorists have talked about the paradox of technology, where technology has freed us, but yet at the same time has enslaved us.
It is recommended to read Neil Postman's "Technopoly: the surrender of culture to technology" to understand more about this paradox.
Unabomber by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian July 24, 2021