A trophy that is awarded, usually to a child, simply for participating. It is based upon the idea that this will enhance their self-esteem and somehow make them better adults. Despite the fact that there is absolutely no empirical evidence to support this idea, the trophies continue to be awarded. These children ultimately become young adults who can't quite understand why employers in the real world do not share their exalted vision of themselves. Disillusioned and bitter, with plenty of time on their hands, many participated in the Occupy Wall Street movement. Ironically, no trophies were awarded for participation in this event.
Let's show Dillon how much we love him by awarding him a participation trophy for doing absolutely nothing.
by PBSPinchback January 25, 2014
When a musician insists on playing a funky part in spite of the fact that the funk is not being supported by other band members, esp. drummers.
by PBSPinchback January 27, 2022
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Black/Indigenous People of Color/Transgender. A more inclusive acronym than “BIPOC”, which erases the lived experience of transgender folx.
by PBSPinchback April 02, 2021
A mask worn in a fashion that covers the mouth only. This leaves the nose free for easier breathing while creating the impression that one is conforming to COVID protocols. This style has been observed everywhere from Walmart checkout lines to presumptive nominees for President of the United States.
by PBSPinchback June 27, 2020
The beginning of a straw man response to an online statement that does not conform to the prevailing narrative. The former Chancellor of the Third Reich is often invoked before being punctuated with the phrase, “Got it!”
“I think that affirmative action now often ends up harming the people that it was originally supposed to help.”
“So you’re saying that you think Hitler had the right idea all along. Got it!”
“So you’re saying that you think Hitler had the right idea all along. Got it!”
by PBSPinchback March 18, 2022