Adopting Affectations

See "catchin feelings" More formal.

"I sayeth good sir, why art thou adopting affectations towardeth me?"

by Carter August Reich June 23, 2005

the fox affect

when a news even is given a conservative spin by fox news.

A recent example of the fox affect: Egyptian revolution. Majority of programming criticized Obama's approach. Raised fear of Obama's muslim routes. fox conservative

by miervaldes March 1, 2011

affirmations

n.

Statements an individual repeats in order to change their perception or beliefs, usually about their self.

In the old SNL sketch, "Daily Affirmations with Stuart Smalley", he would look in the mirror and say, "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me."

by NeverGonnaGetIt69 July 16, 2021

Affliction

Shirts that douchebags wear

Affliction, Ed Hardy, TapouT. All examples of what's in a douchebag's wardrobe.

by Roc18 September 10, 2009

Afflict

To cause severe physical or mental distress or damage to something or somebody.

The weapon's afflict damages the shield beyond repair.

by Jafje April 15, 2007

starving children in africa

A way to make people realize their situation is not as important as they think, or would like to think. Especially handy when dealing with math teachers.

Mrs Garrison: you haven't turned in your math homework!
Student: There are starving children in Africa!
Mrs Garrison: That is so true...wow, that really lets me see my life through another perspective. I give you an A!
Student: Thank you, starving children in Africa!

by Angelacia July 12, 2007

affirmitive action

This term refers to the practice of hiring minority races over white races, even if the white applicant is more qualified. The idea behind this is that minorities (mainly those of African descent) were oppressed and this is one way for the government to make ammends. Obviously the repercussions are serious for example hiring a less qualified applicant in the medical field. Also this idea itself could be considered racist, what is more derogatory than saying that minorities need be hired first regardless of merits as if they do not have merits!!! Many people haved sued for reverse discrimination saying that the most qualified applicant no matter what should have the job in question. Also because this is a racial issue most people tend to overlook the fact this is another way for the government to exercise control over businesses in the private sector.

I have a PhD (doctorate) in Physcis and applied for a teaching position at a local high school, but because of affirmitive action a person with only a Bachelors degree was hired.

by Chad Pelligra December 15, 2008