Definitions by Ubeenbamboozledson
Conspiracy Theory
1. A bizarre, often improbable "theory" about something; it can be anything.
2. A pejorative term used to dismiss people who see through the federal government's bullshit.
2. A pejorative term used to dismiss people who see through the federal government's bullshit.
An example of a conspiracy theory is the belief that Paul McCartney died in a car accident at the height of the Beatles' fame and was replaced with a "lookalike" who has lived a double-life ever since. It's bizarre because no one has definitive evidence aside from a lot of cryptic lyrics in the Beatles' 1967-1970 songs, and improbable because birth records show that Paul McCartney is very much alive as of December 2022, there is no evidence of him having a twin brother (he DOES have a brother, named Peter, but he is 1.5 years younger), and if he was actually replaced by a lookalike, it probably wouldn't take nearly 60 years to find out. Not to mention, the "real" Paul would have been declared dead in absentia if this was correct, but no such ruling has been given.
Nowadays, as mentioned above, the term is often used to dismiss people who don't believe a word the government says.
Nowadays, as mentioned above, the term is often used to dismiss people who don't believe a word the government says.
Conspiracy Theory by Ubeenbamboozledson December 3, 2022
Brutal Honesty
Telling the truth bluntly and rudely, without considering feelings.
While often considered an unlikeable trait, brutal honesty is not inherently bad.
Do you need an opinion on something, but don't want the person to lie, lest they make you feel bad? Ask your brutally honest friend. Brutal honesty is also helpful for getting through to people who live in their own little fantasy world.
For example, in shows such as Kitchen Nightmares and Hell's Kitchen, do you think Gordon Ramsay would be taken seriously (or be even remotely successful in his goals) if he was polite? Probably not. But here's something to ponder: He actually IS very polite in person, and when someone genuinely wants to improve, he supports them fully; he just doesn't beat around the bush and tells it like it is, because that's what some people need to hear.
While often considered an unlikeable trait, brutal honesty is not inherently bad.
Do you need an opinion on something, but don't want the person to lie, lest they make you feel bad? Ask your brutally honest friend. Brutal honesty is also helpful for getting through to people who live in their own little fantasy world.
For example, in shows such as Kitchen Nightmares and Hell's Kitchen, do you think Gordon Ramsay would be taken seriously (or be even remotely successful in his goals) if he was polite? Probably not. But here's something to ponder: He actually IS very polite in person, and when someone genuinely wants to improve, he supports them fully; he just doesn't beat around the bush and tells it like it is, because that's what some people need to hear.
Brutal Honesty by Ubeenbamboozledson November 26, 2022
April 11, 1954
A day that was statistically proven in 2010 to be the most boring day in (recorded) history, at least in the 20th century up until that day. Three events occurred on this day: An election in Belgium, the birth of a Turkish future academic, and the death of a long-retired football (soccer) player.
Imagine a major life event for you occurring on April 11, 1954, and more than fifty years later, the day is only remembered for how statistically boring it was.
April 11, 1954 by Ubeenbamboozledson November 21, 2022
President Derangement Syndrome
A form of mud-slinging used by supporters of a president that aims to mock their opposition. "President Derangement Syndrome" is the argument that the very existence of said president makes their opposition irrationally angry and unable to think of a legitimate reason for their contempt of said president.
When used in a sentence, the word "President" is replaced with the actual president's surname; for example, if this argument were to be used against those who were opposed to Barack Obama, it would be called "Obama Derangement Syndrome."
When used in a sentence, the word "President" is replaced with the actual president's surname; for example, if this argument were to be used against those who were opposed to Barack Obama, it would be called "Obama Derangement Syndrome."
President Derangement Syndrome is commonly attributed to Donald Trump, leading to an erroneous belief that it started with his presidency; in fact, it started with George W. Bush -- "Bush Derangement Syndrome." Ironically, Bush wound up being quite possibly the most universally hated president in history, and his vice president became not only the most unpopular vice president of all time, but also one of the most unpopular U.S politicians EVER.
The phrase experienced a resurgence under Donald Trump due to him being the most utterly polarizing person in America, as well as the infamous meme "Luke Crywalker" where a woman screams "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" as she hears the news of his inauguration. It proved to be such a commonly used argument by his supporters that it completely overshadowed its predecessor, especially because Trump isn't as universally hated as Bush, so it still holds up.
The phrase experienced a resurgence under Donald Trump due to him being the most utterly polarizing person in America, as well as the infamous meme "Luke Crywalker" where a woman screams "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" as she hears the news of his inauguration. It proved to be such a commonly used argument by his supporters that it completely overshadowed its predecessor, especially because Trump isn't as universally hated as Bush, so it still holds up.
President Derangement Syndrome by Ubeenbamboozledson November 20, 2022
Kokobot
A bot on Tumblr who will instantly message you if you search sensitive topics, usually ones dealing with mental health, abuse, or trauma. It will ask you how you're doing and if you're okay, and link you to a chat room for people who are struggling with mental health and other serious issues. On this website, you can vent about your problems, give encouraging messages to other people on the website, and send thank-you notes to people who responded to your venting.
Kokobot by Ubeenbamboozledson November 20, 2022
Articles of Confederation
The "Prototype" United States Constitution. They were made because America wanted to be the polar opposite of England. They soon realized that was a horrible idea.
The Articles of Confederation made the federal government so neutered and inconsequential that they may as well not have existed. They could not tax, enforce laws (there was no president until 1789), or really do much of anything. The "United States" was more like "The Thirteen Very, Very Divided Independent Countries." England passed the popcorn as America floundered like a fish out of water, before an event known as "Shays' Rebellion" gave everyone a massive reality check.
Articles of Confederation by Ubeenbamboozledson November 17, 2022
Rogue Island
Rogue Island was a nickname for the U.S State Rhode Island in the 1770's, during the era of the United States before the Articles of Confederation were tossed out. Because the Articles required the approval of all thirteen states at the time in order to be amended, and Rhode Island would never agree to ratify any law (consequently, the Articles were never amended a single time), they became referred to as "Rogue" Island.
Rogue Island by Ubeenbamboozledson November 17, 2022