Legit Critical Theory

A framework arguing for the legitimacy of critical theory approaches in specific domains—particularly in analyzing how power operates through culture, ideology, and social institutions. Legit critical theory holds that understanding society requires more than empirical description; it requires critique—asking not just how things work but who benefits, what's hidden, what could be otherwise. It acknowledges that all knowledge is situated, that claims to neutrality often mask power, and that genuine understanding requires attention to domination. Legit critical theory is critical theory as necessary supplement to empirical inquiry—not replacement for facts but framework for understanding what facts mean and whose interests they serve.

Example: "He used critical theory to analyze how media frames political debate—not to deny facts, but to ask why certain facts are highlighted and others ignored. Legit Critical Theory: critique as complement to inquiry, not substitute."

by Dumu The Void March 14, 2026

SML Critic

Aka SML Reviewer, Old SML Fanboy, or SML Boomer is a lonely male adult virgin usually in the millennial or Gen Z demographic. Who does nothing but complain and make boring lazy reviews about an internet puppet show named SML. These criticisms are always the exact same thing and can always be summed up as "Old SML good, Modern SML bad". They have yet to grow up and for some reason are unable to grow up past their plush cooming phase. They can't accept that the old version of the show will never return, and will constantly grift on the massive hate train of the modern show. They are entitled set of elitists who thinks they are opinions are more superior than anyone else in the community. Jeffy has been used as a massive scapegoat on why Modern sml "sucks" and have tried massive campaigns to axe the character even though he's the sole reason the channel became super popular in the first place. Some critics have even "threatned" to leave even though they are no threat and usually the ones that quit comeback like a month later. They take the show way too seriously. They even go as far into thinking they have some platonic relationship with the creators even though it's very obvious he doesn't give a crap about them and a few dared called "evil" because of his greed even though a lot of reviewers are no better than him. They can be Pedophiles and absolute creeps.

P.S: The community is also filled with virtue signaling hypocrites who suffer from TDS.

SML uploaded!?!? Time to leave a dislike and write a Bible sized comment on why this video sucked!!!!!! Wow an SML Critic is very similar to a Pro Smash Bros. Player and a Disney Adult! Whats up with these Nintendo related communities being so unhinged?

by Rural Encyclopedia June 21, 2025

voice mail critics

when two people get bored, call most of thier friends who they know will not pick up, then critize their voicemail. . then measure it on a scale from one to ten (one being the lowest and ten being the highest)

my friend and i became voice mail critics

by margarita mckenzie June 10, 2009

Capital: A Critique of Political Economy

A book written by Karl Marx and published in 1867 that deals with the development of capitalism and its problems. It is generally highly admired for its foresight of how capitalism would eventually develop over time.

Note that Capital: A Critique of Political Economy is purely criticizing the status quo, predicting its development and pinpointing its problems, while the Manifesto of the Communist Party (or simply Communist Manifesto) offers possible solutions to these problems.

'Hey, I just read Capital: A Critique of Political Economy by Karl Marx. And I now believe that the only way to create a fair society is by overthrowing the bourgeoisie.'

by Achill_1337 August 3, 2019

Ayn Rand's criticism of altruism

As someone who has cited this on so many occasions that it's IN MY PREDICTIVE TEXT... Why do you think it would logically follow that I wouldn't wnat credit or money?

Hym "Seriously! I've cite Ayn Rand's criticism of altruism so many time it's in my predictive text! That's what makes it something-something non-sequitur guys! Try literally anything other than Uno Reverse and Something-Something Non-sequitur ONE TIME! It's a literal coin toss."

by Hym Iam February 22, 2024

Schrodinger's critic

Somebody who gives really bad opinions, then decides whether or not to change their opinion to be more agreeable based on the people's reaction around them.

Zack: "Astroworld is Travis Scott's worst album."

Connor: "What the hell? You have to be kidding bro.

Zac: "Okay, fine. It's his second best album."

Connor: "You're such a Schrodinger's critic."

by EnderThatGuy February 5, 2025

Weaponization of Critical Thinking

The practice of using the tools and language of critical thinking—skepticism, questioning, demand for evidence—not to genuinely evaluate claims but to undermine, dismiss, or attack positions one dislikes. The weaponizer of critical thinking doesn't apply the same standards to their own beliefs; they simply wield "critical thinking" as a cudgel against others, demanding impossible levels of proof, rejecting all evidence as insufficient, and declaring themselves the only rational person in the conversation. It's the rhetorical equivalent of a child covering their ears and shouting "I'm being critical!" The weaponization of critical thinking is especially common in online debates, where "just asking questions" becomes a way to spread doubt without making claims, and "being skeptical" becomes a way to dismiss expertise without engaging it.

Weaponization of Critical Thinking Example: "He weaponized critical thinking in every discussion, demanding sources, then rejecting them, asking for evidence, then dismissing it, claiming to be skeptical while believing obvious nonsense. He wasn't thinking critically; he was using the language of critical thinking to avoid ever being wrong. His opponents gave up, exhausted. The weapon had done its job."

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 16, 2026