Definitions by mlhiss

stop killing us 

Chant used in demonstrations against excess use of force and the use of dangerous and life threatening practices by the police or security forces. In many cases the "us" is subset of the population for which are the likely targets..

The Black Lives Matter demonstrators chanted "stop killing us" .

stop killing us by mlhiss June 2, 2020

you are the threat

Chant typically directed at an authoritarian that abuses their powers, often related to life and liberty and corruption.

After several days of rioting and destruction, the demonstrators felt they needed to focus more clearly their demands and clarify who was the actual perpetrator of the madness and started chanting "you are the threat" directly to the leader and his security forces.

you are the threat by mlhiss June 2, 2020

dead man talking

Typically the last words of someone being killed, or a victim pleading for their life.

Police officer one: We have a "dead man talking" on camera. Police officer two "Oh shit"

dead man talking by mlhiss June 1, 2020

you will submit 

A insult much worse than saying "you will lose" since it states the opponent will submit to losing. Wrestlers and boxers and others use the phrase to harass an opponent in sports.

The wrestler who yelled "you will submit", left the ring before the end of the match.

you will submit by mlhiss June 1, 2020

Pleased to make you an acquaintance 

A phrase used to demote a terrible friend to acquaintance status .

After watching her bff hitting on her boyfriend she told her friend:
Pleased to make you an acquaintance
And walked off without looking back.

Pleased to make you an acquaintance by mlhiss May 31, 2020

desire line 

The intuitive path that is created by walkers/hikers or drivers vs a marked trail or road. Once established it can become an alternative or preferred route. Typically it is a short cut on a marked trail or road but it can also be a well-worn ribbon of exposed soil or rut in an open space where there are few trails to connect desired areas.

The desire line became so popular that the marked trail became overgrown and hard to follow from lack of use. However, over time the desire lines became so eroded they were unusable and abandoned in favor of the switch back trails.

desire line by mlhiss May 14, 2020

virus trutherism 

A medical conspiracy theory that Covid-19 pandemic deaths are greatly exaggerated and may not be reported accurately. Some may minimize the loss of life of the old and sick who had little life left to live . The same people may also note that it only a few percent are vulnerable and that it disproportionately impacts minorities.

While the concept of virus trutherism is held together by a minimal amount of evidence, the idea is held by a vocal group with a high amount of fire power.

virus trutherism by mlhiss May 14, 2020