third-party authority

A slang term for "external authority", which is commonly imposed by parents, teachers, institutions, and employers to children, teenagers, and younger adults — but not that commonly imposed to seniors old enough to retire

I can't stand how third-party authority controls our lives—parents and teachers are always dictating what we can do, while seniors just chill and enjoy their freedom!

by Emotional Cruiser November 10, 2025

third party thinker

Someone who uses AI chatbots excessively, like they're outsourcing every thought

No no no, only third party thinkers actually pay for ChatGPT.

by tromboneboi9 December 1, 2025

The Third Man Paradox

This is an oldie but a goodie.

The Third Man Paradox

Theist "I think God is real because thus!"

Atheist "I don't think God is real because thus!"

Third Man "I can prove whether it's real or not to both of you immediately."

by Hym Iam December 7, 2025