Tribal Identity

The historic root of human dysfunction. The sense that each of us belongs to a group - or tribe - from which we derive our idea of who we are, what we call ourselves, what we believe, whom else is a member and who is excluded.

Whether rooting for a sports team or voting along party lines, we divide ourselves into 'us' and 'them', as humans have done for millennia. It leads us to war. At a minimum we endure a chronic state of para-warfare.

He could not fathom how she had voted for Biden! She in turn looked with speechless amazement at his mindless devotion to ... she could not bring herself to utter that reviled name! Neither could ever change the other's mind by an inch. They were exemplars of tribal identity, each believing their side was right, the other side wrong, the finding of middle ground a fantasy for Springsteen/Jeep commercials during the Super Bowl - itself a tribal enactment - and nothing more.

by Monkey's Dad July 27, 2021

tribal groove

originates from african tribes, it is body percussion where different rhythms are created by claps, stamps, and slaps in a way that is aesthetically pleasing (it looks good lol), is similar to Hambone

Dave : Hey look what i can do! (does some tribal groove)

Sarah : Wow that's some cool tribal grooving!

by Tonia994 October 9, 2008

Tribal Chimp

The best hair styling products on the market! Try it once and change your routine forever!

Tribal Chimp: be a voice, not an echo.

by Tribal Chimp November 23, 2021

Tribalize

To take something cool and make in lame.

I took this sweet Phoenix and tribalized it.

by Tribalize June 10, 2017

Tribal traitor

Tribal traitor is what you call a black person who is privileged and rich, hence the name “tribal traitor”

Kevin: “I live in a 5.3 million dollar house!”
Jeremy: “Jesus Christ Kevin how did you get all that money you tribal traitor”

by Jigglequeef54 June 8, 2024