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."
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Get the Kenobi-ism mug.Used to describe the action of a person (aka Randi) looking for validation from another person asking them out on a date, but Randi will never actually go on the date, their pleasure comes from being asked out.
Randi's tend to never make solid plans or ghost right before a date, never to be heard from again after weeks or even months of frequent communication. Randi's will end up alone.
Common Randi traits are:
-posts heavily filtered images on social media daily
-frequent non-stop texting
-delusions of grandeur
-unreasonable desires or expectations of a partner
Randi's tend to never make solid plans or ghost right before a date, never to be heard from again after weeks or even months of frequent communication. Randi's will end up alone.
Common Randi traits are:
-posts heavily filtered images on social media daily
-frequent non-stop texting
-delusions of grandeur
-unreasonable desires or expectations of a partner
Jamie realized they were a victim of Randi-ism when Quinn stopped texting the day before their date after months of daily conversation.
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Get the Randi-ism mug.Mihai-ism refers to the behavior or thoughts that resemble those of Mihai. This can lead to an overload of cuteness, recklessness, and chaos. But it is generally considered acceptable socially and emotionally due to its adorable nature.
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Get the Mihai-ism mug.1) An obsession of cats, kitties, and any kind of kitten like creatures.
2) Loving cats like there's no tomorrow. The best kind of cat, is any cat.
2) Loving cats like there's no tomorrow. The best kind of cat, is any cat.
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Get the Kitty Obsession-ism mug.a disorder when you get so drunk...like drunk to the point of no return and you start doing/saying outlandish and ignorant things, mostly in a public setting. People look at you and they are blessed not to be you. You soon become a model of how not to live your life. You are the laughing stock of the bar or party, but more importantly, you are inevitably, “that guy.”
Damn bro I was busted up at the party last night, but Jason had a case of that guy-ism. He threw a punch at Eric, cussed out a chick and pissed our loveseat.
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Get the That Guy-ism mug.The liberal ideology predominant in the US that voting for the Democratic Party will eventually yield progressive results, thus enabling so called progressives to take no action to achieve aforementioned progress.
“I am a socialist, I just don’t think revolution is the way to get what we desperately need. Societal progress will come in time if we can just get more democrats in office”
“No man, you’re wrong, all progress made up until now has been through the efforts of grass root movements. After they put in the hard work and get momentum, the Dems ride in to take credit and gain a new voter base. Your tactic of voting for a dem every four years is pragmatic do-nothing-ism, and is a cop out for you selfishly contributing nothing to progress while complaining that it isn’t coming quick enough.”
“No man, you’re wrong, all progress made up until now has been through the efforts of grass root movements. After they put in the hard work and get momentum, the Dems ride in to take credit and gain a new voter base. Your tactic of voting for a dem every four years is pragmatic do-nothing-ism, and is a cop out for you selfishly contributing nothing to progress while complaining that it isn’t coming quick enough.”
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Person 2: Ummm im pretty sure your not killing me, because im still alive
Person 1: Another fucking lee-ism
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Person 1: Another fucking lee-ism
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