Definitions by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian
Drop
Drop can mean a lot of things. However in much recent times it's been increasingly used by businesses and corporations to denote a limited-time merch/product that has been released to the public. It often implies that individuals have a very short amount of time to buy the "drop" before it vanishes forever. It is presumed that drops serve as a sort "hype-generating" mechanism to create excitement and anticipation amongst its customer base and thus solidating the bond between the customer and the brand, which is typical as such with crafty modern business tactics. The term also may or may not have to do with the tech merch website drop.com (which AFAIK uses the denoted term way before most other businesses have picked up the term).
You know this term has reached mainstream status when even giant corporations like McDonald's have begun using it.
You know this term has reached mainstream status when even giant corporations like McDonald's have begun using it.
Dude 1: YOOO I just scored one of Adidas' latest Drops!!
Dude 2: Congrats man! I'd sell it if I were you, you'd probably make a ton of profit from that.
Dude 1: Good idea honestly, I might consider that.
Dude 2: Also, since when did "drop" ever become a thing? I mean, limited-time merch isn't a new thing, but it seems that this has become a standard business model term that more and more corporations are picking up. Even McDonald's started releasing "drops", which I guess was just some limited-time burger, did you hear?
Dude 1: Nah I didn't but that's crazy
Dude 2: Congrats man! I'd sell it if I were you, you'd probably make a ton of profit from that.
Dude 1: Good idea honestly, I might consider that.
Dude 2: Also, since when did "drop" ever become a thing? I mean, limited-time merch isn't a new thing, but it seems that this has become a standard business model term that more and more corporations are picking up. Even McDonald's started releasing "drops", which I guess was just some limited-time burger, did you hear?
Dude 1: Nah I didn't but that's crazy
Drop by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian May 4, 2021
late-stage capitalism
We have reached late-stage capitalism. This is the era where businesses, investors and even the layperson will try everything they possibly can to capitalize on literally anything and every situation. The increasingly diverse stock industry and the booming crypto mining industry can be seen as one of the many aspects of late-stage capitalism. There is no single way to define late-stage capitalism, as the effects are most often seen on a micro scale and the scope is very broad as a result of the plethora of industries.
Some of the various examples of late-stage capitalism could include, but are not limited to: profiting off of your attractive physique, selling your personal data, selling your poop, dropshipping, house flipping, game companies making every single game pay-to-win, news corporations putting paywalls on their news sites, smartphone companies removing the headphone jack to save money, paying people to say positive affirmations, etc etc.
Essentially, it is capitalism but 10x more savage.
Some of the various examples of late-stage capitalism could include, but are not limited to: profiting off of your attractive physique, selling your personal data, selling your poop, dropshipping, house flipping, game companies making every single game pay-to-win, news corporations putting paywalls on their news sites, smartphone companies removing the headphone jack to save money, paying people to say positive affirmations, etc etc.
Essentially, it is capitalism but 10x more savage.
Thanks to the diverse range of markets, Jane was able to profit immensely from selling her bathwater, her used underwear, her poop, her sweat, her private browsing data, how many miles she walked, her emotions, her voice, and even her hair. Likewise, capitalists continue to venture into turning the most ordinary things into profitable commodities, while companies have lowered their standards to cut corners in every way possible to save money. This is late-stage capitalism in a nutshell.
late-stage capitalism by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian May 3, 2021
Word of the Day on August 3, 2022
late 2010s
Five years of absolute degeneracy. It ranges from late 2015 to late 2019, with 2017 being peak degeneracy. The focus of this half has primarily shifted to young millennials (born 1994-2000) and the shitty petty interests that surround them. Entertainment and mainstream media has dumbed down significantly at this point to incorporate the values and aphorisms of millennials, which includes stupid words like "woke", "vibing", "mood", "shook", "gucci" and an increasing use of "but" and "y'all" in sentences. Apparently, there is also some odd obsession with neon colors in this half decade.
"To combat the degenerate culture and values of the late 2010s, I have distanced myself from the mainstream media and only engage in what's best in my interests"
late 2010s by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian May 3, 2021
Greta Thunberg
Somebody who, in the face of opposition, symbolizes a glowing positive force in this cruel mocking world. Somebody who speaks the truth and does not ever second guess themselves, despite being attacked and humiliated for speaking the truth. Somebody whose only source of truth is derived from the scientific method and not from existing policies. Somebody who doesn't let their age, gender, disability or any other stereotype get in the way of spreading positive wholesome change. To be like Greta Thunberg takes great courage, as they aren't just going against the current of a river but the current of the entire ocean. Being like Greta Thunberg also means acting completely within one's own agency.
Unfortunately in this rather cynical day and age, people often misconstrue another person's words and intentions. It is not a coincidence that most of these people are adults and older folks. Psychologically speaking, as the more older one becomes, the less tolerant they are to adopt new ideas, attitudes, and changes.
So, at heart, Greta Thunberg's war is mostly with the older generation who lack the mental flexibility to change their outdated mindsets. There is more hope to be seen here with Thunberg's generation, at least with regards to the awareness and radical action towards environmental sustainability (mind you, this is for the sake of humanity, not politics!). Once the older generation has gone the way of the dodo, Greta Thunberg will become even more relevant than ever.
Unfortunately in this rather cynical day and age, people often misconstrue another person's words and intentions. It is not a coincidence that most of these people are adults and older folks. Psychologically speaking, as the more older one becomes, the less tolerant they are to adopt new ideas, attitudes, and changes.
So, at heart, Greta Thunberg's war is mostly with the older generation who lack the mental flexibility to change their outdated mindsets. There is more hope to be seen here with Thunberg's generation, at least with regards to the awareness and radical action towards environmental sustainability (mind you, this is for the sake of humanity, not politics!). Once the older generation has gone the way of the dodo, Greta Thunberg will become even more relevant than ever.
My young daughter is like Greta Thunberg, she is always dismayed that nothing significant is being done to combat the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.
Greta Thunberg by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian April 29, 2021
indoctrinate
Every normal person: University of insert name here is a great place to study. I had a fantastic time here, made new friends, and learned so much about my field of study.
Some political nutjob: don't go to this university unless you want to be indoctrinated by far left communist agendas that go against our inherent right to free speech
Some political nutjob: don't go to this university unless you want to be indoctrinated by far left communist agendas that go against our inherent right to free speech
indoctrinate by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian April 29, 2021
Apple products
A product made for superficial people who only buy it for the logo instead of the actual function of the product. You could slap an Apple logo on a piece of turd and people would rush to the stores to buy it. The only good thing about Apple products is their AppleCare warranty, other than that you're basically investing into an overpriced closed ecosystem of products that really do not perform any better than all its Android/Windows/other counterparts.
Apple users: *makes fun of people for being too broke to buy Apple products*
Also Apple users: *buys a piece of aluminum for $999*
Me: lol
Also Apple users: *buys a piece of aluminum for $999*
Me: lol
Apple products by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian April 29, 2021
Hot tub stream
A stupid new trend in 2021 where girls on Twitch will stream themselves in a hot tub looking like a complete slut. Such streams will usually gain lots of views with loads of men simping down in the chat. While some may argue that this is beneficial towards "normalizing" (sic) and empowering women's bodies, in reality, it is doing the opposite. The only result of these streams is more men being turned on and thus further adding to the objectification of women. In reality, these girl streamers are only doing it for the money, which I don't know about you but that's just shallow.
There are plenty of better ways to empower the female body than to wear a bikini in a hot tub. For example: exercising streams, dancing streams, yoga streams, clothing haul streams, even relaxing bubble bath streams, need I go on?
There are plenty of better ways to empower the female body than to wear a bikini in a hot tub. For example: exercising streams, dancing streams, yoga streams, clothing haul streams, even relaxing bubble bath streams, need I go on?
me: *hovers cursor over random twitch streamer*
Twitch stream title: "🍑💦HOT TUB STREAM IN 4K, COME WATCH ME 😘🍑💦"
me: *cringe*
Twitch stream title: "🍑💦HOT TUB STREAM IN 4K, COME WATCH ME 😘🍑💦"
me: *cringe*
Hot tub stream by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian April 28, 2021