An informal logical fallacy in which one arguer compares the unpleasant activities of another to her/his own more favorable circumstance. For a comparison to fall under this fallacy, the arguer must both act like the situations are the same and make the other person feel bad about their own circumstance.
Arguer: "You think it's bad being an actuary? Yeah, try being an baby animal cuddler who has no allergies whatsoever."
Other person: "Bullshit! Asshole comparison!"
Other person: "Bullshit! Asshole comparison!"
by ethical.breakdance January 4, 2010
Get the asshole comparison mug.A societal phenomenon in which individuals habitually engage in the practice of constantly measuring themselves, their achievements, possessions, and life circumstances against those of others. This pervasive tendency is fueled by the prevalence of social media, advertising, and the ease of access to others' curated narratives, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy, envy, and anxiety.
Comparison Culture often fosters unrealistic standards of success and happiness, as individuals strive to match or surpass the perceived achievements of their peers, acquaintances, or even celebrities. This can result in detrimental effects on mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being, as the relentless pursuit of comparison tends to overshadow one's own accomplishments and unique life journey.
Comparison Culture often fosters unrealistic standards of success and happiness, as individuals strive to match or surpass the perceived achievements of their peers, acquaintances, or even celebrities. This can result in detrimental effects on mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being, as the relentless pursuit of comparison tends to overshadow one's own accomplishments and unique life journey.
Comparison Culture makes me feel like I'm never going to be as good as anyone else I see on social media.
by SpinningHeart September 28, 2023
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Person 1: I feel like a crisp!
Person 2: Dude, such a Miranda comparison.
Person 1: I feel like a crisp!
Person 2: Dude, such a Miranda comparison.
by Nopseudonymisgoodenoughforme September 19, 2011
Get the Miranda Comparison mug.Comparing the playing of music to food. Named after the nearly-famous conductor, Alan Atkin.
Not to be confused with the Atkins diet.
Not to be confused with the Atkins diet.
by Nopseudonymisgoodenoughforme September 19, 2011
Get the Atkin Comparison mug.(dude working at a construction site) Dude why did you cut the board 2 inches short. (supervisor walks up) More like like 50 yards short. (other guy) Now thats an exaggerated comparison.
by Mr. Get It Done July 18, 2009
Get the exaggerated comparison mug.Shorthand for a type of comparison that only involves two items. Usually the audience is aware of this fact, but for some reason the author while making fun of someone for a homonym... makes his own homonymic error. Oh the irony.
"Compairison" is used mainly by large headed poorly endowed males found along the eastcoast of the US.
Usually said male will own or attempt to own 2-3 vehicles all equipped with at least 1 power added.
At any given time, only 1 of the said vehicles will work properly.
"Compairison" is used mainly by large headed poorly endowed males found along the eastcoast of the US.
Usually said male will own or attempt to own 2-3 vehicles all equipped with at least 1 power added.
At any given time, only 1 of the said vehicles will work properly.
"Now doing a compairison, a "well set up domestic", assuming for this example is a LSx based motor, in a 3600lb car, can make make a crap load of power early in the power band, and take it all the way through to fuel cut, shift and have the power there all over again, through each gear."
by DemDare October 11, 2007
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