A moment where an individual sees through the blasphemy of a given or spoken rule in a situation, and in a fashion resembling the philosophy of Henry David Thoreau, speaks against the rules or laws set on the situation often in the name of justice.
A potential form of anarchy for a just cause. The basic use of a Thoreau moment allows the individual to stand up for their rights when they deserve it most. Despite the parallel structure in diction, this is not to be confused with a nigga moment.
A potential form of anarchy for a just cause. The basic use of a Thoreau moment allows the individual to stand up for their rights when they deserve it most. Despite the parallel structure in diction, this is not to be confused with a nigga moment.
Security guard(across the hall): HEY! YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED IN THE HALLWAYS!
Person(getting something from his locker): But...I have a pass! And I need something from my locker!
Security guard: IF YOU DON'T GO BACK TO CLASS NOW, I'M SENDING YOU TO THE OFFICE!
Person: But...I'm not a delinquent! And I didn't do anything wrong!
Security guard: I'M SENDING YOU TO THE OFFICE! YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE HALLWAYS RIGHT NOW!
Person: Fine then, I'll talk to the principal about this, because this isn't right! An unjust law is no law at all!
~generic Thoreau moment
Person(getting something from his locker): But...I have a pass! And I need something from my locker!
Security guard: IF YOU DON'T GO BACK TO CLASS NOW, I'M SENDING YOU TO THE OFFICE!
Person: But...I'm not a delinquent! And I didn't do anything wrong!
Security guard: I'M SENDING YOU TO THE OFFICE! YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE HALLWAYS RIGHT NOW!
Person: Fine then, I'll talk to the principal about this, because this isn't right! An unjust law is no law at all!
~generic Thoreau moment
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Mr. Harper: Yes Michael?
Me: There's bees in my recorder!
(whole class laughs)
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Firstly, Nicolas Cage is in a happy/placid state.
Then, something happens to Nicolas Cage that causes a short stage of confusion. This is key to the next stage.
Finally, Nicolas Cage becomes filled with anger at the confusion he experiences.
Rinse and repeat. In every movie.
Firstly, Nicolas Cage is in a happy/placid state.
Then, something happens to Nicolas Cage that causes a short stage of confusion. This is key to the next stage.
Finally, Nicolas Cage becomes filled with anger at the confusion he experiences.
Rinse and repeat. In every movie.
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Nicolas Cage is happy. (Stage one)
Nicolas Cage finds sheet of numbers, becomes confused. (Stage two)
Nicolas Cage throws everything on the floor, in a fit of anger and confusion at the numbers. (Stage 3)
Nicolas Cage is happy. (Stage one)
Nicolas Cage finds sheet of numbers, becomes confused. (Stage two)
Nicolas Cage throws everything on the floor, in a fit of anger and confusion at the numbers. (Stage 3)
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Under the Saniel Theorem, there is a 60 percent chance that Saniel will fuck up the shot, or his presence will throw the match, but there is also a 40 Percent chance of huge success.
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