by Dash Bunny July 12, 2021

by Tyler’s mom November 7, 2018

(noun)
A performative display of social justice allyship, intended more to signal moral virtue and gain approval than to bring about real change. Often used by individuals or organizations to showcase their “wokeness” while avoiding substantive action. Think hashtags, statements, boycotts, or outrage — all for show.
Origin: A fusion of allyship (support for marginalized groups) and political theater (symbolic actions with little real effect), typically used sarcastically to critique shallow activism in corporate, tech, or media circles.
A performative display of social justice allyship, intended more to signal moral virtue and gain approval than to bring about real change. Often used by individuals or organizations to showcase their “wokeness” while avoiding substantive action. Think hashtags, statements, boycotts, or outrage — all for show.
Origin: A fusion of allyship (support for marginalized groups) and political theater (symbolic actions with little real effect), typically used sarcastically to critique shallow activism in corporate, tech, or media circles.
When the studio replaced their logo with a rainbow for Pride Month but kept exploiting their workers, it was just more allyship theater.
by ChuckieNorris May 27, 2025

by TheGeneralGenitalsPranksterian May 7, 2025

by FishyC00chie May 10, 2023

Malachi: "Theatre and Theatre are the same."
Patrick: "No you fucking dipshit, Theatres are live performances while Movie theaters are for cinema"
Patrick: "No you fucking dipshit, Theatres are live performances while Movie theaters are for cinema"
by Patrickknowsmorethanmalachi April 14, 2022

by Sumo18 May 25, 2013
