The protective response that erases the knowledge of a truth that contradicts a Widely Believed Fact to prevent the painful effects of Cognitive Dissonance.
Simply put, the way people will immediately forget the truth about something if they prefer to believe the more popular theory or idea - Most commonly seen in conspiracy theorists, the Tinfoil Hat Brigade and in political discussions.
Derived fromt he name Algis Budrys, SF writer, who wrote a story about mental and physical supermen who were ignored by the public for their acheivements by a similar effect in the story 'Nobody Bothers Gus'.
Simply put, the way people will immediately forget the truth about something if they prefer to believe the more popular theory or idea - Most commonly seen in conspiracy theorists, the Tinfoil Hat Brigade and in political discussions.
Derived fromt he name Algis Budrys, SF writer, who wrote a story about mental and physical supermen who were ignored by the public for their acheivements by a similar effect in the story 'Nobody Bothers Gus'.
A:( who suffers from Budrys Reflex) We spend too much money on the space programme - they should give that money to the teachers or sumthin' . . .
B:(Opens Federal budget) Well, look . . . Nasa gets 3.5billion bucks a year, and the HEW gets 32.1 billion - Ten times as much!
A:Oh. ( Reflex kicks in ) Oh, maybe there's more from the CIA or the Freemasons going into NASA then.
B:(Opens Federal budget) Well, look . . . Nasa gets 3.5billion bucks a year, and the HEW gets 32.1 billion - Ten times as much!
A:Oh. ( Reflex kicks in ) Oh, maybe there's more from the CIA or the Freemasons going into NASA then.
by D F Stuckey November 01, 2008
Get the Budrys Reflexmug. Name of song by Avril Lavigne from the text version of "Skater erection".
Note that since Avril is Quebecois, she mixes the French word for wood into the phrase.
Note that since Avril is Quebecois, she mixes the French word for wood into the phrase.
by D F Stuckey May 12, 2004
Get the sk8er boimug. A spare male at a party, or a useless person - always male.
Refers to the fact that in most countries on Earth, there are about 1.01 men for every 1 woman, thus, every one hundred and first male is not going to find a partner ( See www.nationmaster.com for confirmation ).
Refers to the fact that in most countries on Earth, there are about 1.01 men for every 1 woman, thus, every one hundred and first male is not going to find a partner ( See www.nationmaster.com for confirmation ).
by D F Stuckey July 05, 2004
Get the one oh onemug. Slang term for a male with a penis that is curved when erect. May be a natural exaggeration of the trend for the male member to curve in this state, an indication of damage to the spongiform tissues of the penis, or circulation problems in the penile blood vessels.
by D F Stuckey February 16, 2004
Get the banana boymug. French word meaning a woman who performs all sexual acts except intercourse. Not necesarily a Prick Tease.
" 'Sex In The City' character Charlotte was concerned that if people knew she was a demivierge, she'd be called 'Everything But Girl' "
by D F Stuckey February 18, 2004
Get the Demiviergemug. Form of management practice, where all workers are driven to maximise output without any incentive except that of keeping thier jobs.
So-called because, as in Christanity, any rewards you wearn will only be recieved after you are dead.
So-called because, as in Christanity, any rewards you wearn will only be recieved after you are dead.
" I'm working a ten hour shift, and the bosses ahve cut our bonus and refused to hire on replacement staff; They are now promoting the palce as having a Christian Work Ethic"
by D F Stuckey March 01, 2004
Get the Christian Work Ethicmug. Verbal comment underlining a topic arising from what has occurred in a conversation or activity. Usually meant to be funny, and probably self directed to defuse an embarrassing situation.
Taken from the habit of people using a recording device to make notes not directly involved with the subject.
Taken from the habit of people using a recording device to make notes not directly involved with the subject.
A:"So, how did your day go?"
B:"Lousy! I just want to go straight to sleep tonight . . . "
A:"Oh, ok, honey. Note to self: Go and put out the candles in the bedroom."
B:"Lousy! I just want to go straight to sleep tonight . . . "
A:"Oh, ok, honey. Note to self: Go and put out the candles in the bedroom."
by D F Stuckey July 09, 2004
Get the note to selfmug.