An informal logical fallacy in which one arguer compares the unpleasant activities of another to her/his own more favorable circumstance. For a comparison to fall under this fallacy, the arguer must both act like the situations are the same and make the other person feel bad about their own circumstance.
Arguer: "You think it's bad being an actuary? Yeah, try being an baby animal cuddler who has no allergies whatsoever."
Other person: "Bullshit! Asshole comparison!"
Other person: "Bullshit! Asshole comparison!"
by ethical.breakdance January 4, 2010
Get the asshole comparison mug.It is where Sarah Palin complains how unfair she is treated by the Liberal gotcha media. She does her best to avoid this by only answereing pre-approved questions and topics in front of friendly media interviews, like the Fox news Channel.
Sarah Palin had first compalining in front of the national media when Katie Couric asked her tough unfair sexist questions like :
What books and magazines do you read?
Can you explain the Bush doctrine (even though she wholely supports it)?
Can you name the three countries in North America? In regaurds to NAFTA.
Or any other question that is well beyond her intellegence, she has not been coached for by the Republican national Committee, but still easy enough for any contestant to answer on the t.v. game show "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?"
What books and magazines do you read?
Can you explain the Bush doctrine (even though she wholely supports it)?
Can you name the three countries in North America? In regaurds to NAFTA.
Or any other question that is well beyond her intellegence, she has not been coached for by the Republican national Committee, but still easy enough for any contestant to answer on the t.v. game show "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?"
by I can hear her from t.v.. June 17, 2010
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A societal phenomenon in which individuals habitually engage in the practice of constantly measuring themselves, their achievements, possessions, and life circumstances against those of others. This pervasive tendency is fueled by the prevalence of social media, advertising, and the ease of access to others' curated narratives, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy, envy, and anxiety.
Comparison Culture often fosters unrealistic standards of success and happiness, as individuals strive to match or surpass the perceived achievements of their peers, acquaintances, or even celebrities. This can result in detrimental effects on mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being, as the relentless pursuit of comparison tends to overshadow one's own accomplishments and unique life journey.
Comparison Culture often fosters unrealistic standards of success and happiness, as individuals strive to match or surpass the perceived achievements of their peers, acquaintances, or even celebrities. This can result in detrimental effects on mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being, as the relentless pursuit of comparison tends to overshadow one's own accomplishments and unique life journey.
Comparison Culture makes me feel like I'm never going to be as good as anyone else I see on social media.
by SpinningHeart September 28, 2023
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Person 1: I feel like a crisp!
Person 2: Dude, such a Miranda comparison.
Person 1: I feel like a crisp!
Person 2: Dude, such a Miranda comparison.
by Nopseudonymisgoodenoughforme September 19, 2011
Get the Miranda Comparison mug.Comparing the playing of music to food. Named after the nearly-famous conductor, Alan Atkin.
Not to be confused with the Atkins diet.
Not to be confused with the Atkins diet.
by Nopseudonymisgoodenoughforme September 19, 2011
Get the Atkin Comparison mug.(dude working at a construction site) Dude why did you cut the board 2 inches short. (supervisor walks up) More like like 50 yards short. (other guy) Now thats an exaggerated comparison.
by Mr. Get It Done July 18, 2009
Get the exaggerated comparison mug.The action of holding out your smartphone while glancing between it and your surroundings frequently in order to have a sense of navigation much like a person using a compass. The most annoying cases is when the "compasser" is walking in a public settings and sometimes bumps into others or grins shamelessly at whatever is on their screen.
Compasser: *GRIN* LOL!
Dude 1: Watch out man, you spilled my drink!
Compasser: uh-huh, sorry... *GRIN*
Dude 1: Can you believe that asshole?
Dude 2: Yeah, what a dick.
Dude 1: Total compassing no-life.
Dude 1: Watch out man, you spilled my drink!
Compasser: uh-huh, sorry... *GRIN*
Dude 1: Can you believe that asshole?
Dude 2: Yeah, what a dick.
Dude 1: Total compassing no-life.
by ihatepeopleonsmartphones April 27, 2013
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