Runsplaining

The act of assuming a new member of your running club is new to the sport of running and minimizing their answers to questions about their background.

For example; if they say they haven't done any races in a while a runsplaining person may assume it's been a few years but maybe it's been just a few months. If they say they are not running as much as they used to, the runsplaining person may assume they are running a minimal amount when in fact it could still be serious mileage.

Them: Hey ! I've never seen you at our runs before. So, you just decided to get fit ?

Me: Yeah sure. Whatever makes you feel better about yourself.

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"I told them I haven't been running as much as I used to and they were runsplaining me. They said, "oh well, glad you're getting back into it."

"I didn't tell them I was running (x number of miles) and kicking butt. Oh well."

by SureYeahWhateva888 January 21, 2022

Rathsplaining

Rathsplaining, drawing inspiration from the Irish word "rath," meaning fortress or ringfort, symbolizes the construction of a verbal stronghold through which the speaker attempts to assert intellectual superiority and dominance. This act involves explaining simple or well-known topics with excessive complexity and a condescending tone, aiming to fortify the speaker's ego rather than enlighten the listener. By intricately weaving their words like the defensive walls of a rath, the speaker often isolates themselves, inadvertently showcasing a disregard for the audience's existing knowledge. The term highlights the unnecessary and often unwelcome elaboration that not only fails to bridge communication gaps but also establishes barriers, much like a fortress distancing its inhabitants from the outside world.

During the meeting, John couldn't help but engage in rathsplaining, offering unsolicited and overly detailed explanations on basic topics, much to the annoyance of his colleagues who were already well-versed in the subject matter. His approach not only slowed down the discussion but also served as a clear display of his need to assert intellectual dominance.

by RattyPackers March 23, 2024