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Cancel culture

Calling out an individual or a group publicly for offensive behavior in order to hold them accountable for their actions and force them to face consequences. This is mostly done on social media and is frequently mistaken as cyberbullying.

This phenomenon is quite controversial, with some seeing it as harmful and others seeing it as beneficial. And I'm on the former.

Although this tool gives everyone the ability to express themselves and empowers marginalized communities that have long been ignored. And, of course, to hold the "powerful" accountable.

It is by no means an excellent tool. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, can use this tool. Both the good and the bad. but mostly bad.

It's the equivalent of arming everyone, including children and teenagers (both literally and mentally) with firearms. However, unlike firearms, where police continue to hold people accountable for using their tools. People are free(alt account) to attack anyone who offends them even slightly.

And it doesn't have to be objectively offensive to the majority of people. So long as a small 'marginalized' group agrees with your sensitive heart. The cancellation process could then begin immediately.

Cancel culture is a powerful double-edged sword that we are providing to everyone. Meaning that the dumb people will use it frequently because it is powerful, whereas smart people will use it sparingly, i.e. rarely.

Remember, there are more adults with a child mentality than a child with an adult mentality.
1st conversation:
Person A: I can't believe they canceled that celebrity for something they said 10 years ago.
Person B: Well, they have to be accountable for their actions, even if it was in the past.
Person A: But shouldn't we forgive and move on?
Person B: Forgiveness is important, but we also have to hold people accountable and create a culture where harmful behavior is not tolerated.

2nd conversation:
Person A: Did you hear about that person who got canceled on social media?
Person B: Yeah, I'm really getting tired of cancel culture. It's like people are just looking for any reason to be outraged.
Person A: I know, right? It's like we're not even allowed to have differing opinions anymore.
Person B: Exactly. It's creating a toxic environment where people are afraid to speak their minds.
by OneWhoShallNotBeName March 6, 2023
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Cancelled

To dismiss something/somebody. To reject an individual or an idea
Kate: I love doughnuts used as a bun to my burger

Me: Ew! You’re cancelled
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Chance of Penetration

Heavily influenced by the Bangometric Pressure. Highly sophisticated survey based on probability that helps to determine the odds of tappin that ass.
Did you see that look in her eye bro? There is a 100% Chance of Penetration tonight.

I blew it when she caught me checking out her mom, now there is a 0% chance of Penetration.
by Discoinsterno November 6, 2014
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piss cancel

When you cancel the piss animation by beginning to masturbate.
Damn, he's taking so long in the bathroom, does he even know how to piss cancel?
by redsleepinggrass September 29, 2021
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You have no chance to survive, make your time

A word of engrish. It comes from the All your base are belong to us craze.

Commonly coming after "What you say ??", this line is a sign that they will be dooomed.

"Take off every 'ZIG'" is the next line.
What you say ?? I'm going to make sure that you have no chance to survive, make your time !! Ha ha ha.

Take off every 'ZIG'
by Cheshil March 20, 2004
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Cancel Christmas

To make it where someone won’t see Christmas by killing them Murder
“If he keeps messing with me I’m gonna cancel Christmas on him
by Ghostx1000 May 27, 2018
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fat chance

"I hooked up with Bongo last week at her barbecue."
"You, with her? Fat chance!"
by Harley February 5, 2004
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