A place of work that self-generates a delusional belief that it contributes much more to benefit the society at large than what it actually does. In fact, the company’s delusion can be so grand in some instances, that it actually believes it defines society through it’s own warped lens of the world!
These beliefs are perpetually broadcast to workers through a relentless stream of propaganda communications.
The Island has it’s own special language that one must learn and speak, yet this language has no meaning outside of the confines of the company. It also has invisible geographic boundaries where, once crossed, workers will change their behaviour and demeanour.
Its workers must be prepared to modify their sense of self to comply with company culture. Workers also get measured routinely on their beliefs, thoughts and values to ensure it meets the political idealism of the company - which is usually to preserve the wealth and status of the upper class, suppress and control middle classes and provide unreachable dreams and hope for lower class citizens.
Workers that are not compliant with their beliefs and thoughts are quickly marginalised and chastised by management and often labeled as a ‘bad egg’, or even by quasi-psychological management terms such as ‘rebellious child’. Most workers, however, passively comply and will shuffle along each week and perform their duties like clockwork. They then wonder, many years later, why they feel something is missing from their soul.
These beliefs are perpetually broadcast to workers through a relentless stream of propaganda communications.
The Island has it’s own special language that one must learn and speak, yet this language has no meaning outside of the confines of the company. It also has invisible geographic boundaries where, once crossed, workers will change their behaviour and demeanour.
Its workers must be prepared to modify their sense of self to comply with company culture. Workers also get measured routinely on their beliefs, thoughts and values to ensure it meets the political idealism of the company - which is usually to preserve the wealth and status of the upper class, suppress and control middle classes and provide unreachable dreams and hope for lower class citizens.
Workers that are not compliant with their beliefs and thoughts are quickly marginalised and chastised by management and often labeled as a ‘bad egg’, or even by quasi-psychological management terms such as ‘rebellious child’. Most workers, however, passively comply and will shuffle along each week and perform their duties like clockwork. They then wonder, many years later, why they feel something is missing from their soul.
Example:
John: I saw a webcast today that our company has worked out the trap all of the worlds fresh drinkable water and control its flow across the world. Those poor farmers going through drought won’t suffer anymore. Isn’t that amazing?
Jenny: No…it’s not John…it’s fucken disgusting…it’s the evil work of the Island…are you fucken stupid mate!
John: I saw a webcast today that our company has worked out the trap all of the worlds fresh drinkable water and control its flow across the world. Those poor farmers going through drought won’t suffer anymore. Isn’t that amazing?
Jenny: No…it’s not John…it’s fucken disgusting…it’s the evil work of the Island…are you fucken stupid mate!
by Towball August 31, 2014
Get the The Islandmug. A hockey team from Long Island, New York
Islanders have the best reverse retro jersey in all of the NHL.
They have a firm rivalry with the Devils and the Rangers
They pulled off the orange and blue better then the oilers
Islanders have the best reverse retro jersey in all of the NHL.
They have a firm rivalry with the Devils and the Rangers
They pulled off the orange and blue better then the oilers
by peytoneATSGLITTERGLUE January 1, 2023
Get the Islandersmug. A relationship that would be perfect if the two of you were alone on a desert island, but that doesn't work in the context of your lives outside of each other
When we're alone it's great, but neither of us gets along with each others' friends. It's a total desert island relationship.
by Arugulae December 26, 2014
Get the Desert island relationshipmug. When one completes a Falkland Island Flickergooning session, which involves gooning whilst flicking the firefighter's cap of a man's penis while taking part in a tribal ritual around a campfire, one is taken back to the year 1982 at the beginning of the Falklands War.
Hey man, just finished Falkland Island Flickergooning. Really helped ease my stress; You know, it's final's week.
Dude, I'm gonna try that. Weed just doesn't hit the same.
Dude, I'm gonna try that. Weed just doesn't hit the same.
by BLVCKKYE December 5, 2024
Get the Falkland Island Flickergooningmug. A woman who hops or goes from place to place to live. Not a couch surfer though. They take advantage of and live off of someone which is usually a much older man, because they can’t keep a job or get a home of their own. They lead the homeowner on to make them think they have a chance at a relationship but it never happens. Once she’s taken what she needs and they realize what she’s done and call her out she will act as if she’s been abused or taken advantage of to try to make herself look like she’s done no wrong and get sympathy from the next victim.
by Friend of Ms.Mf January 7, 2021
Get the Island hopping Heathermug. by Jennabunnygames. September 13, 2021
Get the total drama island charactersmug. by remoobko September 21, 2023
Get the Zug Islandmug.