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Beijing Obscurantism

The Beijing Obscurantism is a peculiar phenomenon typically experienced by American expats who've lived in China for an extended period of time. Upon their return to the United States, they begin seeing their homeland through the lens of a cultural Da Vinci - observing the ordinary as extraordinary, finding profound meaning in fast food, and perceiving a Walmart aisle as an avant-garde art installation. This overwhelming sense of renaissance often results in a sudden urge to write a series of philosophical treatises about the profundity of reality TV shows and the existential significance of memes.
John's so into 'Double Rainbow Guy' after years in China. Classic case of Beijing Obscurantism!
by TatohSum May 16, 2023
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Very Obscure Word

This is a Very Obscure Word that nobody really knows (I made it up)
Greg: “Are there any Very Obscure Words that I don’t know of?”
You: “Very Obscure Word”
by msiregalP January 4, 2024
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truth obscura

noun
trüth ob· scu· ra
/tro͞oTH/ /əb-ˈskyu̇r-ə/

...a deliberately hidden or obscured truth, veiled by complexity, misinformation, or selective disclosure—often under the guise of "need-to-know" or official narrative control
Many believe the government’s silence on UAP encounters is not ignorance, but a calculated truth obscura—a policy of concealment masked as national security.
by Pidi Picaso April 24, 2025
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Clair Obscur

It means "Clear Obscure" in English. So they are doing a Hym Iam sort of thing. And apparently the guy who did the score is some random teacher who was posting his music to SoundCloud that they hired (I learned this by way of SebbyWebz) and they KNOW the score is good. They are INSANELY HEAVY HANDED WITH IT! But it's brilliant.
Hym "I mean, if I'm being honest... Clair Obscur is THE GREATEST GAME THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN!!! There is no way it doesn't win an award for the story and best original score AND game of the year. It's impossible. It literally CAN'T happen. That... Not happening... Can't... Happen... Yes. That. It's the greatest. I'm fighting Simon now. I just hit lvl 99... Why would you do that? Why is he like that? It's nutz. You'll see. It's ridiculous. But the game is phenomenal."
by Hym Iam May 7, 2025
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Clair Obscur Expedition 33

The sole savoir of the French people in modern times
Dude, did you play Clair obscur Expedition 33? No what is that? It's a game made by French people who single handedly saved the reputation of French people.
by Egan08 May 28, 2025
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by Adujasty343 May 22, 2025
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