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A condition whose full form is Temporarily Embarrassed Millionaire Syndrome.
The diagnosis was first made by John Steinbeck when he said, "Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires."
Symptoms include, but are not limited to, simping for million and billion dollar companies without any incentive, believing in the ability to pick oneself up by the bootstraps in spite of repeated failures to do so, writing off poor and homeless people as lazy regardless of context, believing in the Just World Phenomenon, and believing in pure meritocracy.
Current treatment plans are based around in-depth study of sociology, history, and economics.
The diagnosis was first made by John Steinbeck when he said, "Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires."
Symptoms include, but are not limited to, simping for million and billion dollar companies without any incentive, believing in the ability to pick oneself up by the bootstraps in spite of repeated failures to do so, writing off poor and homeless people as lazy regardless of context, believing in the Just World Phenomenon, and believing in pure meritocracy.
Current treatment plans are based around in-depth study of sociology, history, and economics.
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Temporarily Embarrassed Millionaire Syndrome (TEMS)? If so, you may be entitled to sociological, historical, and economic education. TEMS is known to have victimized working class people for over a century, and has halted upward mobility and welfare of the general public. We can help you find treatment and a cure.
by akuwardmoments August 9, 2022
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The appearance might not be exactly the same, but the format and idea behind the meme has not changed
The appearance might not be exactly the same, but the format and idea behind the meme has not changed
OP: The pooh bear man of culture meme is just a repackaged expanding intellect meme. They're basically the same.
Guy in the comments: That's a zombie meme, my dude. An old meme that came back with a different look.
Guy in the comments: That's a zombie meme, my dude. An old meme that came back with a different look.
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While anyone can approach this style, it is ideal for someone who is tall and with a lean build. Power and flexibility are integral to this style.
When doing gunshu in competition, low stances, high jumps, sharp timing, and clearly defined moves get the best scores.
While anyone can approach this style, it is ideal for someone who is tall and with a lean build. Power and flexibility are integral to this style.
When doing gunshu in competition, low stances, high jumps, sharp timing, and clearly defined moves get the best scores.
Student: I've completed the elementary longfist form. Can I start studying a weapon now?
Master: It seems that you are ready. Because you are tall and thin. Gunshu will suit you well.
Master: It seems that you are ready. Because you are tall and thin. Gunshu will suit you well.
by akuwardmoments July 7, 2017
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I told my friends that my martial arts style involves the usage of a gun. Then I told them the Chinese meaning. I'm not as cool as they thought I am.
by akuwardmoments July 11, 2017
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Get the Bobaholic mug.An experience that has caused mild to severe phantom stress on a person. In an attempt to make such events easier to talk about, these cases can be referred to as bruh moments, major Ls, or big oofs. Traumatic events often result in flashbacks due to certain words, images, sounds, or actions, known as triggers.
Me: yeah, so I got jumped that one time, and I've been afraid to go anywhere alone. So that was a major L
My therapist: well, you see, we don't refer to these moments as major Ls. We call these experiences traumatic events.
My therapist: well, you see, we don't refer to these moments as major Ls. We call these experiences traumatic events.
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In other words, if someone explicitly says they don't like something or don't want to see something, that's all they'll see for an extended period of time. Examples include the Harambe meme, Ligma, and Philip Defranco being called "daddy".
In other words, if someone explicitly says they don't like something or don't want to see something, that's all they'll see for an extended period of time. Examples include the Harambe meme, Ligma, and Philip Defranco being called "daddy".
YouTube commenter 1: Here's 10 dollars for you, daddy
Philip Defranco: Thanks, but please don't call me "daddy".
*YouTube comments proceed to call him daddy for entire livestream and beyond*
Another commenter: Phil, you broke rule 0 of the internet. What have you done?
Philip Defranco: Thanks, but please don't call me "daddy".
*YouTube comments proceed to call him daddy for entire livestream and beyond*
Another commenter: Phil, you broke rule 0 of the internet. What have you done?
by akuwardmoments August 21, 2019
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