to pull/perform an O'reilly means, to intentionally missquote another person or yourself during an argument.
Bill: ...most Americans are not racist!
Kristen: Okay, really? How many black Friends do you have?
Bill: If you think Most Americans are racist I'm ashamed of you!
Kristen: Well Bill I didn't say that.
Bill: You just did!
Comment: Well, Bill yust pulled a classic O'Reilly on this one.
Bill: ...most Americans are not racist!
Kristen: Okay, really? How many black Friends do you have?
Bill: If you think Most Americans are racist I'm ashamed of you!
Kristen: Well Bill I didn't say that.
Bill: You just did!
Comment: Well, Bill yust pulled a classic O'Reilly on this one.
by lem0ne December 23, 2015
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Definition: A human energy vacuum. Someone who shows up physically but is mentally absent, chronically bored, disengaged, and inclined to sigh, complain, or ask repetitive, pointless questions. Often seeks external stimulation, validation, or management of their own discomfort without contributing to the environment they occupy.
Characteristics:
Passive presence, rarely curiosity.
Sighs, “I’m bored,” or “Why…?” repeatedly.
Consumes attention, resources, or experiences without engagement.
Ignores invitations to participate meaningfully.
Provides comic, yet draining, contrast to the awake.
Example Sentences:
“We hosted a workshop, but half the room were Reilly O’Drainos just scrolling on their phones.”
“I love cooking for people who appreciate it. No room here for O’Drainos.”
“The gallery opening was full of energy, except for a few lingering Reilly O’Drainos.”
Synonyms: Energy vampire, bored spectator, passive consumer.
See Also: The Awake, Sleepwalker, Human Sponge.
Definition: A human energy vacuum. Someone who shows up physically but is mentally absent, chronically bored, disengaged, and inclined to sigh, complain, or ask repetitive, pointless questions. Often seeks external stimulation, validation, or management of their own discomfort without contributing to the environment they occupy.
Characteristics:
Passive presence, rarely curiosity.
Sighs, “I’m bored,” or “Why…?” repeatedly.
Consumes attention, resources, or experiences without engagement.
Ignores invitations to participate meaningfully.
Provides comic, yet draining, contrast to the awake.
Example Sentences:
“We hosted a workshop, but half the room were Reilly O’Drainos just scrolling on their phones.”
“I love cooking for people who appreciate it. No room here for O’Drainos.”
“The gallery opening was full of energy, except for a few lingering Reilly O’Drainos.”
Synonyms: Energy vampire, bored spectator, passive consumer.
See Also: The Awake, Sleepwalker, Human Sponge.
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