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Metaphysical Jerk Circle

a group activity purely done for the self-aggrandizement of its members through actions that clearly undercut its original goals; the activity reflects something far closer to a jerk circle than to what it was initially intended to be

also referred to as MJC for more discrete discussion
Jessie retired from college debate after realizing it was a Metaphysical Jerk Circle.

Benjamin realized college debate was a Metaphysical Jerk Circle when he watched a debate of Specisism vs Racial Capitalism when the original topic was carbon emissions.
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Jerk Circle

A popular dance known as a jerk where a group of individuals dance
Yo let’s hit the jerk circle
Jerk Circle by Max debank October 16, 2025

Circle-Jerking 

Responding to every status update/photo/like/tweet by your friends, and them doing the same for you.
Also applies when the update/photo/like/tweet is intended purely to get the online attention you crave.
"If Kellyn and Theo keep liking each other's comments and pictures and statuses, I'm gonna block both of them."
"I know. They live and work together. Is it really necessary?!"
"They're circle-jerking."

circle jerkus 

Drop that raggedy Andy Serkis, circle jerkus!
circle jerkus by Slam poet #1 March 26, 2018

Traffic Circle Jerks 

One who goes around a traffic circle or round about. To piss of other drivers because people going in must yield to the people going around. Being one can be quite fun, but being a victim is very annoying. Other drivers will sometimes join in on the traffic circle jerking.
Traffic Circle Jerks

Shotgun:
Hey lets traffic circle jerk man.
Driver:

Yea man let piss off the people yielding.
Person who is yielding:
Would you look at this asshole.
Traffic Circle Jerks by ARealCoolCat September 10, 2011

circle jerking 

When two or more guys all jerk off together
Some straight guys are into circle jerking with other guys
circle jerking by Josh September 5, 2003

circle jerks 

In addition to all the group masturbation definitions,
The Circle Jerks are a hardcore punk band formed circa 1979 in Hermosa Beach, California. It was formed by Black Flag's original singer, Keith Morris, and future Bad Religion guitarist Greg Hetson. They were among the preeminent punk bands of the L.A. scene in the early 1980s.
After seeing the Circle Jerks show and getting our asses kicked in the pit, my friends and I participated in a circle jerk in John's van.