Optical Solution

A response to a problem that appears to solve a problem in order to make the solver(s) look better, but doesn't actually solve a problem.
The new system increased the graduation rate to 100%. (This is an optical solution because they lowered the lowered the standards to pass, now the school looks better).
Our planes always land on time. (This is an optical solution because they added an hour to the time of flight, so the airline looks better).
We are giving you 20% off. (This is an optical solution because they raised the price 40% first, so they look like they are giving people a deal).
The school now has great test scores. (This is an optical solution because they make the exam optional, and the high scoring kids take it. Now the school looks good).
by eduwarrior January 24, 2023
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Optical solution

A response to a problem that appears to solve a problem, but doesn't actually solve the problem.
The new system increased the graduation rate to 100%. (This was an optical solution because this was done by lowering the standards to pass).
Our planes always land on time. (This was an optical solution because they added an hour to the time of flight).
We are giving you 20% off. (This is an optical solution because they raised the price 40% first).
The school now has great test scores. (This was an optical solution because they make the exam optional...the high scoring kids take it therefore the problem wasn't really solved).
by eduwarrior January 24, 2023
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optical illusion

It makes ur eyes trippy
Bro I have my eyes trippy
Did u see optical illusion
Yes
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optical illusion

When u see it, it makes ur eyes trippy
My eyes are trippy bro
Bro have u seen an optical illusion
Yes
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Optical rectumitis

Willard has been slapped down so many times he has optical rectumitis
by Big huff February 25, 2024
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optic nipple

Being to fucking good at cod aka ant but is still in optic at the same time
Put me in faze and call me optic nipple
by Optic nipple is life January 17, 2016
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The optical illusion

Getting a handy from a midget while wearing horse-blinders so that all you can see is a pair of tiny hands on your junk making your junk look huge.
I've waited my whole life to get the optical illusion, and it made me feel great!
by Dump truck January 03, 2017
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