spectator

Orig. Latin: spectare (to watch)

watching without interfering

Commonly used by the Quake 3 and Counterstrike community: "I am dead and already in specator mode again!"

by DaMulder May 4, 2004

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Spectator Bias

Biases that originate from an individual that is not particularly involved within an activity and is only observing from a far. The 'spectator' becomes observant and more critical of certain details as they are only analyzing and is not under any pressure to preform unlike the person involved in the activity. Therefore, if the spectator is placed within a different environment, he or she would not be able to pick up on certain details unlike the observant position. This is a more generalized term, similar to Backseat gaming.

People watching sports through television is subjected to spectator bias as they are not under the pressure of the situation.

by Tsubinaru April 17, 2021

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spectatorism

A term common to Scientology jargon, and used famously by Tom Cruise in an interview to describe the apathy of people unwilling to commit to said doctrine - which he views as synonymous with helping the world.

Somewhat ironically, following the sentence in which Cruise uses the term - which is not in any formal dictionary, and could easily be supplanted by the use of a word such as "spectating" - he proceeds to discuss the responsibility Scientologists have "to educate."

"That thing is uh...I've cancelled that in my...area. It's like, 'man, you're either in or you're out'. That spectatorism. And it's something that is...that we have no time for right now." - Tom Cruise on spectatorism

"I'd like to take a vacation...but, uh...I can't because...I know." - Tom Cruise on Scientology

by The Thought-Fox February 22, 2008

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sexpectations

hopeful anticipation for future, imminent sex.
most frequently preceding a couple's third official date where they have not yet sealed the deal.
>(see three date rule)

Suzette had great sexpectations regarding her weekend getaway with Chip. He was a fabulous kisser and she was ready for a fun ride on the old joy stick

by sf chica July 9, 2005

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Sexpectations

What a woman (or sometimes man) expects to get out of sex, such as a long term relationship, cuddles, or just to get off. Us men don't typically expect anything other than to get off.

Him: what are your sexpectations?
Her: that we're becoming a committed couple.

Or...

Him: what are your sexpectations?
Her: that this is the last time we'll ever see each other.

by CrashDavis85 July 23, 2017

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Spectator

Spectator is a commonly used term to describe the 'odd sheep in the pen' in regards to women and their associates. In other words the 'fatter' of the friends, one who doesn't look after personal figure, the girl who goes and watches her 'fitter' friends play sport, whilst sitting on the side line eating a pie.

1. "Mate, why did you have to bring the spectator back to ours last night?"

2. "Mate the only way i was going to root the amazing one was if the ugly friend came along"

1. "fair enough then ya pol cat."

by Bruse January 14, 2008

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