MacLean

To edit a quote in a way that radically changes the meaning, so as to grossly misrepresent the views of the person being quoted. Named for disgraced historian Nancy MacLean, who engaged in this practice repeatedly in her 2017 book, "Democracy in Chains."

Senator Thompson was quoted as saying "Lithuanians are subhuman," but the quote was MacLeaned. What he actually said was, "There is no factual basis for the widespread belief that Lithuanians are subhuman."

by b__b July 29, 2017

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mcclane's law

the theory that as an online discussion about Christmas/holiday movies progresses, it becomes inevitable that someone or something will eventually be mentioned that Die Hard is indeed, a Christmas movie

{person 1}I think Home alone is the best Christmas movie.
{person 2}Nah, the Grinch is the best!
{person 3}What about Jingle All The Way?
{person 4}Did you know Die Hard is a Christmas movie??
{person 5}Hahaha, mcclane's law!

by BToxic December 30, 2017

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McLean Effect

When a male changes his personality in order to become emotionally compatible with a female who is out of his league.

Be careful with your new girlfriend bro... you might catch the McLean Effect!

by Thelongjogger February 24, 2019

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McCreany

An urban legend, an insane man with crazy skills. He will take your children and you would be ok with it, because he is just a perpetual machine of testosterone

McCreany is insane bro. He took my wife and my kids.

by shittasticallyaccurate September 9, 2020

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