Affirmation

The acknowledgement of a colleague's job well done. It was first invented by Enda McKenna in 1947 in his magnum opus on "Motivation of Female Staff in the Male Dominated Workplace". Its purpose was to recognise the added value brought to the business world by women after the Second World War; such as round-the-clock provision of biscuits, coffee and sexual favours. More recently, affirmations have become a desired method of motivation by both sexes. Traditionally, affirmation is delivered by a firm, open-handed pat to the posterior. However, there are many variations; such as the "Snap-To" where a short, sharp delivery results in surprise, awe and a warm after glow. Softer versions are the "Double" and "Triple" pats where two or three affirmations are delivered in quick succession to confirm the high level of performance currently being delivered. The third and rarely used version is the "Spank and Linger". This is when the affirmation is singular but contact is maintained, conveying the message of a job well done, worthy of additional "rewards".

Winston: Did you see that annual report that Miss Wells drew up?
Charles: Yes... jolly good for a woman. Perhaps an affirmation is deserved?
Winston: Excellent idea, a Spank and Linger I think.
Charles: Here she comes now.
*spank*... linger
Miss Wells: Oooh!
Winston: Good report. See me after work!

by Miss Tessmacher November 2, 2010

Affirmationists

A team of people who validate/confirm your perceptions, feelings, ideas, etc

My affirmationists boosted me out of my depression

by Shell true December 18, 2016

The Fry Affirmation

In an argument between two or more parties, at any time one party may invoke the Fry Affirmation. That is to say if that person can find any documented evidence that Stephen Fry broadly agrees with their stance on the matter, then said person automatically wins the argument.

Please note the Fry Affirmation applies to documented evidence only. If you happen to have Stephen Fry to hand during an argument please see Fry Arbitration, The for more information.

Maisy: Can you action this for me please?

John: Sure... If you can ask me again without brutalising my ears with your ugly noun/verbage. I don't see why in the 20th Cen... What... What are you doing?

Maisy: I'm searching for a video that I think may interest you.

John: Oh... Wait a minute. Are you about to invoke the Fry Affirmation? Because I'm...

Maisy: Here we go... To paraphrase: Mr Stephen Fry thinks we should relax about the ever evolving use of language and he specifically references the acceptability of nouns used as verbs.

John: I'm sorry - You were right. If you need me I will be actioning that task you gave me.

by axolotl5 October 10, 2011

Affirmationists

A team of friends who affirm (validate, confirm) your thoughts, feelings, perceptions, beliefs etc.

The affirmationists boosted me out of my funk

by Shell true December 18, 2016

aspirationalist

Someone who aspires to be something/someone else.

Don drinks Peroni because he's an aspirationalist...he should be drinking Miller Lite cuz Peroni is out of his league.

by Pladset July 6, 2008

aspirations

Something you should take care not to choke on, especially not in the vicinity of your boss.

Be careful not to choke on your aspirations.

by Intelligence001 July 23, 2019

aspirational hotel

A hotel or vacation resort which is oh-so-expensive (room rent is, say over US$400 a night,) out-of-reach of all but multi-millionaires & billionaires. Therefore it's a big deal when a middle-class or kind-of-rich person can use a free-hotel award to stay there!

I got 2 free nights to stay at any Hyatt aspirational hotel in the world for getting the Hyatt Visa card, so I used them at the Hyatt Paris Vendome to stay in a room costing 700 euros a night!

by Powerpasser January 12, 2018