adj. An action meant to be directed at a political, social, or economic issue but having only purely symbolic value, often at the expense of time and energy action that could have been put to something consequential. So named because it feels good to do but does no good.
Person #1: Hey, are you gonna wear a safety pin on your hat to the anti-fascism parade to show solidarity with gay Muslim trans women?
Person #2: No, you ducking slacktivist, I'm on my way to an ACLU meeting to volunteer with their voter-registration drive because I prefer to do things that actually make a difference instead of wasting my time on tie-a-pink-ribbon-around-your-dick bullshit.
Person #2: No, you ducking slacktivist, I'm on my way to an ACLU meeting to volunteer with their voter-registration drive because I prefer to do things that actually make a difference instead of wasting my time on tie-a-pink-ribbon-around-your-dick bullshit.
by UnfrozenCaveman January 22, 2017
Get the Tie-a-pink-ribbon-around-your-dick mug.Related Words
to have sex with others including a goat, It is called a blue ribbon because you would need the finest goat from the fields of wisconsin, a prize winner that is. Could be oral or anal.
When Tim entered the hot tub as he sat next to Susie and Mattias, a goat raised its head out of the water, Mattias stated we are having a blue ribbon tonight.
by dirty dirts July 2, 2006
Get the blue ribbon mug.by adam j wead August 13, 2007
Get the red ribbon mug.by jhizzi October 20, 2018
Get the white ribbon of death mug.person 1: "Where did you get that pabst blue ribbon light?"
person 2: "At the beer store. It was just at cheap as regular pabst."
person 1: "Cool. I guess?"
person 2: "At the beer store. It was just at cheap as regular pabst."
person 1: "Cool. I guess?"
by Phej May 16, 2008
Get the pabst blue ribbon light mug.Similar to a trophy wife, only without the appeal. Rarely wears make-up or flattering outfits, opting instead for mom jeans and baggy t-shirts. Travels by minivan, often with beads, a dream catcher or a Hawaiian lei hanging from the mirror. Not likely to have had any augmentation or surgical improvements done, instead believing in "natural beauty." Much less likely to be served with divorce papers upon turning 40.
Wow, look at the lady in curlers driving the Aerostar. That's beyond a second place trophy wife. She's a downright participation ribbon. She should really get that mole on her face checked out!
by PylonSTL September 9, 2010
Get the Participation Ribbon mug.