PBSPinchback's definitions

multiphobe

A convenient all-encompassing epithet to direct toward anyone who thinks differently.

Jared refuses to memorize pronouns. Jared is a multiphobe.

by PBSPinchback August 23, 2022

zip-tie Republican

A steadfast believer in a political orientation that was hijacked by a former reality TV host.

Ray still believes the results of the 2020 election can somehow be reversed. Ray is a zip-tie Republican.

by PBSPinchback January 29, 2021

mouth mask

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.

Mike is sporting a mouth mask, but there is no danger because Mike is a mouth breather.

by PBSPinchback June 27, 2020

going forward

A completely unnecessary and meaningless corporate buzz phrase that somehow gets shoehorned into every memo, press release or public statement. It can always be eliminated from the text without any effect at all upon the intended meaning.

"If any member of the New England Patriots organization is close enough to a murder investigation to get arrested, it is too close to an unthinkable act for that person to be part of this organization going forward."- Robert Kraft

by PBSPinchback August 13, 2013

Generation Tide Pod

People born after the turn of the 21st century, or slightly before. These people have, for a variety of reasons, concluded that it is a good idea to eat laundry detergent.

That buzzfeed piece was written by a member of generation Tide Pod.

by PBSPinchback February 21, 2018

participation trophy

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

funking through

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.

Greg’s funking through this gig no matter what.

by PBSPinchback January 27, 2022