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Fool's Mate

A chess trap that only complete morons fall for.

The game is infamous for being the "two move checkmate".

1. f3 e5 (f3 is already a rather useless opening, as no pieces are developed with its aid)
2. g4 Qh4#

White is mated in two moves.

This trap almost never occurrs in actual play, as everyone who has even looked at a chess board knows how obvious this trap is.

A similar trap is the Scholar's mate (which is Black's fastest loss) which goes as follows:

1. e4 e5
2. Bc4 Nc6 (Bishop's Opening)
3. Qh5 Nf6??? (Nf6 is a blunder to rule all blunders)
4. Qxf7#

Black is checkmated.

Again, this trap almost never occurs in regular play.

Most chess courses warn about these traps very early on, so anyone who actually falls for them deserves a dunce hat.
Bob: I played chess with my son, Bob Jr. I played Fool's Mate and he took it hook line and sinker.
Alice: Heh, funny. I started hanging out with the jocks in high school after a nerd humiliated me with the Scholar's mate.
by E hates Q January 1, 2021
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Fooland

Someone who is being foolish at the moment, but isn't a fool
Person 1: The Moon landing was faked and filmed on Mars!
Person 2: Oh you're being such a fooland
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Foochilala

Someone of the white race who dresses quite questionable/ugly. Usually thinks they’re better than everyone else. Two-faced. Judge mental. Self centered.
Person 1 - She is so foochilala.
Person 2 - Right? She just judged my outfit that I am wearing.

Person 1 - Ugh, I hate foochilalas!
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Don’t be a fool wrap your tool!

When the guy your hooking up with won’t use a condom or when your boyfriend wants to get you preggers, but you’re not ready for snotty nosed kids.
I think he wanted to get me pregnant! I only wanted his dick not his kid.. so I said “don’t be a fool wrap your tool!”
by Berthabear3000 May 24, 2019
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Fish eyed fool

1972-1977 CBS. Catch phrase used by Aunt Esther directed at Fred Sanford in response to his insults, frequently referencing all that ugly on her face. She will exclaim, "Why ya ole fish eyed fool!". Whilst the fish eyed meaning may be obscure, though has been used in the 60's or earlier, it may be speculated that Esther was telling Fred why he don't look in the mirror.
Why ya ole fish eyed fool!
by Sir Carlton August 7, 2021
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Yo mind, fool

"Your mind, fool"
Used by wiser African Americans to guide ignorant and foolish youngsters.
Jerome: fuck school, Ima rob the liquor store
Black Elder: you got to educate yo mind, fool
by Pizzlej August 5, 2020
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fool me once

An old Texas saying: Fool me once, shame on... shame on you? ... You fool me can't get fooled again.
Fool me once, shame on... shame on you? ... You fool me can't get fooled again
by Kristian Z March 7, 2008
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