Another word for a pacifier, comforter or security blanket, but it can be used as a metaphor. Originating from the comic strip Peanuts, the character Linus is always holding his blanket for protection. His dependence has lead to this being a pop-culture reference to all such objects in relation to those who need them.
The term became a lot more popular after the term was used by Simon Pegg in an early episode of the hit TV sitcom Spaced.
The term became a lot more popular after the term was used by Simon Pegg in an early episode of the hit TV sitcom Spaced.
"Does the convenience storekeeper really need that Baseball bat under the counter?"
"Not really, it's just a Linus Blanket, he'll never use it!"
"Not really, it's just a Linus Blanket, he'll never use it!"
by MikeSynonymous February 18, 2010
Activism for humanitarian or political causes taking part interactively on the internet. When physical involvement is not a possibility, interactivism usually is. The internet is a fantastic tool for communication, and as with all forms of communication before it, it can be used to influence other people through the sharing of ideas and opinions.
Amnesty International launched a trend on Twitter and a petition on Facebook; encouraging people to take part in interactivism!
by MikeSynonymous October 06, 2010
An interactivist is somebody who takes part in virtual activism on the internet, this is known as interactivism. Either through blogging or social media, petitions or hashtags, the spreading of ideas on the internet is becoming more and more effective.
I had Facebook apprehension so I signed an online petition through Facebook to get them to protect our privacy, and they changed their privacy policy! I'm an interactivist!
by MikeSynonymous October 06, 2010
A society governed solely by the aggregated opinions of the majority via the internet using social media.
"Your Freedom" the new political social media service from the UK government is a step towards a twittocracy.
by MikeSynonymous July 03, 2010
A joyous occasion when six or more crumpets are prepared per person. Preferably buttered, hot and crispy (maybe with a little grilled sugar). This is usually the result of somebody suggesting Crumpet Mayhem (usually due to an over-abundance of crumpets due to them being on special offer). The crumpets are consumed by all and enjoyed, as crumpets are loved by all.
"I'm hungry, anybody got any ideas for a good munchies?"...
..."What about Crumpet Mayhem! We got loads of crumpets and butter because they were half price, we could even sprinkle sugar on top?"...
..."Sounds great, let's get the grill on!"
..."What about Crumpet Mayhem! We got loads of crumpets and butter because they were half price, we could even sprinkle sugar on top?"...
..."Sounds great, let's get the grill on!"
by MikeSynonymous February 12, 2010
To use comic material developed by another comedian, attempting to pass it off as your own. Often done without giving the other comedian credit for it, especially on the internet.
by MikeSynonymous October 22, 2010
The source of mansplaining, men over explain things because women use why questions to complain or moan about the way things are based on their observations and criticisms of their surroundings.
Wife: "Why are your underwear on the floor?"
Husband: "Stop whymoaning, either pick them up, or tell me to pick them up and I will! Unless you do of course want me to mansplain the sport of laundryball"
Husband: "Stop whymoaning, either pick them up, or tell me to pick them up and I will! Unless you do of course want me to mansplain the sport of laundryball"
by MikeSynonymous March 11, 2021