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paper candidate

A candidate representing a political party who seems highly unlikely to win, and although they are standing for office in good faith, may not be intending to campaign hard either. They usually do not have many resources, and may be political newcomers (or has-beens who are reluctant to leave politics). Their own organizations may not be willing or able to offer much support. As a result, they are usually not very visible on the campaign trail beyond putting up a few signs. In Quebec, the term for this type of candidate is “poteau” (post or pole), referring to signage on fenceposts or utility poles. Some may not campaign at all, just appearing on the ballot (“name on ballot”/NoB). Often this situation arises when a national political party wants to maintain its profile by running candidates in every district across the country, even ones that have traditionally shown little support.

This is not the same thing as a person who decides to run (or is manipulated into entering the race by other interests) in order to split the vote and prevent someone else from winning. An example of that from fiction is Willie Stark’s first gubernatorial campaign in “All The King’s Men”.
"When I went to vote today, I noticed Bob Aardvark's name at the top of the ballot. I didn't see him out campaigning and we didn't even get any campaign literature from him during the election. He must be a paper candidate. Wouldn't it be funny if a lot of people just voted for the first name they saw, and he got in~"
by TapirTrouble October 21, 2020
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Toilet paper

A currency that is used during coronavirus quarantine.
Family 1: Hey you got any hand sanitizer, we just ran out

Family 2: Yeah sure, 4 toilet paper rolls
by FartGarfunkel March 21, 2020
mugGet the Toilet papermug.

Toilet Paper Ascot

Clamping toilet paper with your chin while beating off, making it accessible to clean up your huge load quickly.
A gentleman never forgets his toilet paper ascot when he comes……you spelled cum wrong.
by High Society October 28, 2012
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Gaslighting on Paper

A form of manipulation, often carried out by people in positions of power—such as judges, lawyers, doctors, or police officers—where false, misleading, or completely fabricated written communication (such as reports, records, or legal documents) is used to distort facts, undermine a person's reality, or discredit them. This tactic can involve not only adding false information but also creating entirely false documents to cover up crimes. It is frequently used to manufacture false mental health narratives or discredit victims of non-consensual human experimentation. The purpose is to conceal the crimes of those in power, making false information appear as the "gospel truth"—essentially
Police Cover-Up Example
"Officer Gordon Dorham sent me a letter falsely claiming that I had filed an Internal Affairs complaint against one of their officers. However, I never filed such a complaint. The letter was part of a cover-up for Oakland Police Department Cannabis Unit Officer John Jacko Romero, who failed to shut down his cousin Jacko’s illegal cannabis operation. Instead of addressing the real issue, they engaged in gaslighting on paper, framing false mental health issues against me without ever mentioning the officer or his cousin's illegal cannabis operation."

Medical Gaslighting Example
"A doctor created a backdated medical note, falsely stating that I had paranoia in 2020, even though I never saw them that year. This completely fabricated document was an example of gaslighting on paper to discredit me and cover up the crimes committed against me."
by Watchlist Subject 9596690-00 September 14, 2024
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Cloak and paper

Slower than a dagger, and even slower than slow cutting.
The girl pretending to be his friend was making cuts between his ribs with paper as the cloak and paper tactics proceeded to go as she planned.
by Solid Mantis November 5, 2020
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paper airplane

kid 1:oi throw a paper airplane at that kid

:kid 2: oki
kid 3: ow wtf
Teacher: i hate my life.
by Justa urbandictionary worder October 16, 2023
mugGet the paper airplanemug.

Cutting the Paper

The act of giving your partner a paper cut in and around her vagina, and then giving it to her.
Hey Jim, I was just cutting the paper with Candice, and I came in two seconds.
by dirtymidget69 June 15, 2010
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