by mewskicekĚČ October 31, 2020
Get the optical illusionmug. by Therealmvpofthegame June 27, 2020
Get the Optical inchmug. 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).
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
Get the Optical Solutionmug. The art of repeating a particular part of a sentence or phrase for comedic value.
Often, you can misspell it for extra comedic value.
Often, you can misspell it for extra comedic value.
by iJustWannaGoZzzzzz January 6, 2024
Get the Fibre-Optic Cable Coremug. by infiniteimagination July 8, 2012
Get the Triple Opticmug. When titties look bigger than they really are. Most often due to the manner in which the titties are dressed/displayed.
Dude, i was so bummed when she took her shirt off, total optical allusion titties, they were tiny.
"yeah, there not that big, there optical allusion titties" - Mello
"yeah, there not that big, there optical allusion titties" - Mello
by T-sett September 22, 2009
Get the Optical allusion tittiesmug. Usually, in a mainstream or social media context, jargon to describe the way in which an event or process will be perceived. Often used with other political jargon - notably virtual signalling, where the "signal" is intended to generate a specific and ideally positive public association ("good optics").
Shell Exec (1): "We've just made £8 billion in profits from selling super-priced oil, and the northern hemisphere is heating up like crazy. We need to soften the optics. How about we chuck a few million quid at those desperate muppets at British Cycling?! Worth a shot?"
Shell Exec (2): "Blatant virtue signalling - you never fail Hank - I think that could be the most transparent bit of greenwashing in history! But those lycra boys will never buy it..."
British Cycling official: "wow, thanks, guys; we always knew the oil industry was really nice."
Shell Exec (2): "Blatant virtue signalling - you never fail Hank - I think that could be the most transparent bit of greenwashing in history! But those lycra boys will never buy it..."
British Cycling official: "wow, thanks, guys; we always knew the oil industry was really nice."
by Happydayseveryday November 3, 2022
Get the opticsmug.