noun - an idiom used in a declarative statement which is true - but only from a certain point of view.
Kenobi-isms are often used when attempting to make complex issues seem simple, or trying to prove a point with statistical data - this makes them a favourite of politicians, religious leaders, and high-school science teachers.
The name Kenobi-ism refers to the Star Wars character Obiwan Kenobi and a plot-critical statement that he makes to a young Luke Skywalker in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope:
"A young Jedi named Darth Vader, who was a pupil of mine until he turned to evil, helped the Empire hunt down and destroy the Jedi knights. He betrayed and murdered your father."
Luke eventually discovers the truth about his father and (2 movies later) confronts Obiwan accusing him of lying, to which Obiwan replies:
"So, what I told you was true... from a certain point of view. ... Luke, you're going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view."
Kenobi-isms are often used when attempting to make complex issues seem simple, or trying to prove a point with statistical data - this makes them a favourite of politicians, religious leaders, and high-school science teachers.
The name Kenobi-ism refers to the Star Wars character Obiwan Kenobi and a plot-critical statement that he makes to a young Luke Skywalker in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope:
"A young Jedi named Darth Vader, who was a pupil of mine until he turned to evil, helped the Empire hunt down and destroy the Jedi knights. He betrayed and murdered your father."
Luke eventually discovers the truth about his father and (2 movies later) confronts Obiwan accusing him of lying, to which Obiwan replies:
"So, what I told you was true... from a certain point of view. ... Luke, you're going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view."
"I'm afraid that the Health Secretary is using a blatant Kenobi-ism there... Whilst it's true to say that the government spent more on public health this year than ever before, in real terms - accounting for inflation - this amount is 10% less than was spent 5 years ago."
by darbs-darby-darbs October 17, 2022
Get the Kenobi-ismmug. A logical fallacy where claiming something is an "ism" (i.e. racism or sexism, etc) because a person(A) is part of a specific group and not because of specific comments or actions from person(B) towards that person(A).
Related to both "appeal to emotion" and "ad hominem" logical fallacies: By claiming "ism" one party appears as the victim (thus appealing to emotion) while smearing the other party negatively as racist, or sexist, or other (thus an ad hominem attack).
Related to both "appeal to emotion" and "ad hominem" logical fallacies: By claiming "ism" one party appears as the victim (thus appealing to emotion) while smearing the other party negatively as racist, or sexist, or other (thus an ad hominem attack).
Jane: "Donald Trump interrupting Hillary Clinton during the debate is a sign of sexism."
Dan: "Why?"
Jane: "Well, because she's a woman."
Dan: "That's Preemptive-"ism", Jane."
Greg: "Obama's healthcare plan hasn't worked out too well for him."
Steven: "That's racist!"
Greg: "Why?"
Steven: "Because Obama is black!"
Greg: "That's Preemptive-"ism", Steven."
Dan: "Why?"
Jane: "Well, because she's a woman."
Dan: "That's Preemptive-"ism", Jane."
Greg: "Obama's healthcare plan hasn't worked out too well for him."
Steven: "That's racist!"
Greg: "Why?"
Steven: "Because Obama is black!"
Greg: "That's Preemptive-"ism", Steven."
by Murderton October 31, 2016
Get the Preemptive-"ism"mug. Having Bron-ism is when you really want to swear your arse off and you can’t, for fear of the wrath of God or other moral/social judgement so you leave gaps in your spoken sentences only to indicate a possible rude word by a frown, “hmmm” noise or moderate hand gesture of frustration.
It is exceptionally annoying for the friends of people with Bron-ism who simply want the person to let go and say “fuck”, “shit”, “twat” “cock womble” or other such profanity.
One may have permanent or temporary Bron-ism owing to cirsumstance. For example, when at work, when in the company or parents or elders or people of fragile disposition.
It is exceptionally annoying for the friends of people with Bron-ism who simply want the person to let go and say “fuck”, “shit”, “twat” “cock womble” or other such profanity.
One may have permanent or temporary Bron-ism owing to cirsumstance. For example, when at work, when in the company or parents or elders or people of fragile disposition.
by Superfledge February 12, 2018
Get the Bron-ismmug. A religious group where they all gather in the church to praise Asahi. Some of the activities in this religion are practicing shyness, putting their hair in buns, and growing facial hair. People who follow this religion believe the only way to become perfect in body and in spirit is to resemble their lord.
Person 1: Is that Jesus himself?
Person 2: No that’s Asahi! The god of AsahiAzumane-ism!!
Person 1: I want to follow that religion!
Person 2: No that’s Asahi! The god of AsahiAzumane-ism!!
Person 1: I want to follow that religion!
by Kuroosphatbussy November 11, 2020
Get the AsahiAzumane-ismmug. the continuous practice of introverted geniuses that always claim to know nothing and be clueless while consistently claiming glory as the top performer on any academic exam
*Before Test*
Pete: How do you feel about the upcoming midterm?
Irene: I don’t know anything I’m terrified I’m going to fail
Pete: You always say that and get the top score
Irene: Nah nah nah I actually know nothing I’ll get the worst score
*After Test*
Pete: So how’d that exam go for you?
Irene: I did ok
Pete: Oh how’d it go? I got a 82 so I’m pretty happy
Irene: Just a 96
Pete: *sighs* …. the top score? ugh classic irene-ism
Pete: How do you feel about the upcoming midterm?
Irene: I don’t know anything I’m terrified I’m going to fail
Pete: You always say that and get the top score
Irene: Nah nah nah I actually know nothing I’ll get the worst score
*After Test*
Pete: So how’d that exam go for you?
Irene: I did ok
Pete: Oh how’d it go? I got a 82 so I’m pretty happy
Irene: Just a 96
Pete: *sighs* …. the top score? ugh classic irene-ism
by keshmaster April 25, 2022
Get the irene-ismmug. The characteristics of being a hoe. It is usually seen as having an unsatiable craving of cock, perpetrating the act of sending nudes which have your face in them and having a shrill, squeaky voice usually associated with the students of Naparima Girls High School
by Suck my coco December 14, 2016
Get the Napsgirl-ismsmug. My sister said “since were going to Washington State, will we see the White House?”
She just said a Stephanie-ism
She just said a Stephanie-ism
by Stephanism December 24, 2020
Get the Stephanie-ismmug.