1 definition by iRant
Mostly people who just want to share their ridiculous slang words, to enhance the English language.
However; often used as a way for jealous or angsty people to post hate towards whom ever they wish with impunity (by way of anonymity). Examples can be found in posts for almost all stereotypes (hip, goth, emo, rocker, skater. etc), almost all nationalities, bands or music groups, and basically any thing that anyone could feel threatened by. When searching for a hate message or angst filled reply, look for the following:
- The entire entry written in first person form from the poster. Often in a way that makes the poster seem superior to the crowd they are defining
ie>
"(insert defined group here): hello nice day were having
(insert poster here): Fuck you (defined group here), your not (positive adjective)!"
- A lack of any real knowledge on the subject other than that already known to the general public. Also contains a combination of personal opinions in as a fact on the topic matter.
ie>
"Britney spears sucks and she can't sing. Blond haired bimbo whos music is awful and whos followers don't know sh*t."
- Anyone who writes anything claiming to know the real truth. Most common in music postings. It's a way of saying mainstream or well known artists or opinions are always bad/wrong. The argument can't be maintained since music is a personal choice and as such how good or bad any piece of music is can only be determined by the individual.
ie>
"50 Cent blows and only if you listen to MF Doom you are sick."
"If you like Pulp fiction and have never even heard of Trainspotting your obviously don't know shit."
- Politics coming into play. For a definition politics play no bearing, only the represented fact. Even while describing politically charged term no politics should be permitted to taint the description.
ie>
"Neocons want to destory the whole world with their wars and military industrial complex."
opposed with,
"Neocons are often pro war and defend establishment and maintenance of the military industrial complex."
- Lastly; Racism. Avoid it. People can't help how they are born, make fun of them for choice they do make.
ie>
"Fuck (insert race/gender/colour/sexual orientation/looks/height/or anything genetically predisposed)"
There is hope though. As an Urban dictionary poster, you can avoid all of the aforementioned pitfalls by just following these easy rules:
1) Don't assume your better than anyone else.
2) Write down what you know and don't speculate on anything.
3) Exclude your personal opinion.
4) Use a spell check.
Knowledge is power. Misinformation is cancer.
However; often used as a way for jealous or angsty people to post hate towards whom ever they wish with impunity (by way of anonymity). Examples can be found in posts for almost all stereotypes (hip, goth, emo, rocker, skater. etc), almost all nationalities, bands or music groups, and basically any thing that anyone could feel threatened by. When searching for a hate message or angst filled reply, look for the following:
- The entire entry written in first person form from the poster. Often in a way that makes the poster seem superior to the crowd they are defining
ie>
"(insert defined group here): hello nice day were having
(insert poster here): Fuck you (defined group here), your not (positive adjective)!"
- A lack of any real knowledge on the subject other than that already known to the general public. Also contains a combination of personal opinions in as a fact on the topic matter.
ie>
"Britney spears sucks and she can't sing. Blond haired bimbo whos music is awful and whos followers don't know sh*t."
- Anyone who writes anything claiming to know the real truth. Most common in music postings. It's a way of saying mainstream or well known artists or opinions are always bad/wrong. The argument can't be maintained since music is a personal choice and as such how good or bad any piece of music is can only be determined by the individual.
ie>
"50 Cent blows and only if you listen to MF Doom you are sick."
"If you like Pulp fiction and have never even heard of Trainspotting your obviously don't know shit."
- Politics coming into play. For a definition politics play no bearing, only the represented fact. Even while describing politically charged term no politics should be permitted to taint the description.
ie>
"Neocons want to destory the whole world with their wars and military industrial complex."
opposed with,
"Neocons are often pro war and defend establishment and maintenance of the military industrial complex."
- Lastly; Racism. Avoid it. People can't help how they are born, make fun of them for choice they do make.
ie>
"Fuck (insert race/gender/colour/sexual orientation/looks/height/or anything genetically predisposed)"
There is hope though. As an Urban dictionary poster, you can avoid all of the aforementioned pitfalls by just following these easy rules:
1) Don't assume your better than anyone else.
2) Write down what you know and don't speculate on anything.
3) Exclude your personal opinion.
4) Use a spell check.
Knowledge is power. Misinformation is cancer.
A lot of posts on Urban Dictionary could be re-written or deleted off this web site. Specifically anything which doesn't add anything to a definition.
by iRant May 6, 2009