To mysteriously vanish from public view the moment a crisis erupts, only to resurface later with vague platitudes, scripted photo ops, and zero accountability. The hallmark of political stealth mode.
Example 1: "As soon as the scandal broke, the minister pulled an Albo - total ghosting until the ribbon-cutting ceremony."
Example 2: "Where's the PM during this mess? Mate, he's pulled an Albo again: MIA when it counts, back for the selfies."
Example 2: "Where's the PM during this mess? Mate, he's pulled an Albo again: MIA when it counts, back for the selfies."
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• To perform an unexpected act of misdirection, typically involving drama or suspense, in order to divert attention.
• Often used to describe suddenly disappearing, escaping from an undesirable situation, or seizing control of a narrative.
Etymology: From the stage name of Harry Houdini (1874–1926), the famed magician and escape artist, celebrated as the “master of misdirection.”
• To perform an unexpected act of misdirection, typically involving drama or suspense, in order to divert attention.
• Often used to describe suddenly disappearing, escaping from an undesirable situation, or seizing control of a narrative.
Etymology: From the stage name of Harry Houdini (1874–1926), the famed magician and escape artist, celebrated as the “master of misdirection.”
During the heated debate, the politician tried to pull a Houdini by steering the conversation toward his opponent’s record, effectively dodging the original question.
She is known to pull a Houdini at parties—one moment she’ll be in the middle of the dance floor, and the next she’s vanished without anyone noticing.
She is known to pull a Houdini at parties—one moment she’ll be in the middle of the dance floor, and the next she’s vanished without anyone noticing.
by anonymous September 12, 2025
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Refusing to get out of your police car even if someone is shot inside of a house and is needing medical attention.
Last night Becky swallowed too much man jizz and could barely breathe. I didn't like the bitch so I pulled a Nelson.
Refusing to get out of your police car even if someone is shot inside of a house and is needing medical attention.
Last night Becky swallowed too much man jizz and could barely breathe. I didn't like the bitch so I pulled a Nelson.
Pulling a Nelson
Last night Becky swallowed too much man jizz and could barely breathe. I didn't like the bitch so I pulled a Nelson.
Last night Becky swallowed too much man jizz and could barely breathe. I didn't like the bitch so I pulled a Nelson.
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"Yeah she is pulling the strake
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