by shaun holbert December 4, 2003
Get the contrived mug.Adjective. A statement or general idea inciting or actively provoking argument between the arrogant and the idiotic; one of those few instances in which the arrogant have the ability to take the moral high ground.
...Though not often.
...Though not often.
Bob: I'm a Satan-worshipping, homosexual, cross-dressing Barbara Streisand impersonator who lives in a Republican state.
Dave: Wow. How controversial.
Dave: Wow. How controversial.
by Brian the Goldfish March 14, 2005
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A type of therapy controversy studied by therapist professionals used to instigate the "deez incident" steer clear of this controversy at all costs, the world's future is on the line.
Son: Hi everyone! This is my mom, she's a therapist. So you know a lot about therapy controversies right?
Mother: Yes I do!
Son: so do you know about the Controversy of deez?
Mother: No- what is deez?
Son: *evil grin*
Mother: Yes I do!
Son: so do you know about the Controversy of deez?
Mother: No- what is deez?
Son: *evil grin*
by Haha_Cool April 14, 2021
Get the Controversy of deez mug.1. Tending to provoke or cause controversy by its nature.
2. A cliche the media use to add intrigue or entertainment value to a cultural manifestation or event that is singularly lacking in zest or inherent fascination.
3. Proceeding from 2., sometimes a semiotic code word used by the media to indicate osentible deviance, such as being homosexual or homosexuality, implying (perhaps unwittingly) that the event or person(s) at hand have a lurid background by definition.
2. A cliche the media use to add intrigue or entertainment value to a cultural manifestation or event that is singularly lacking in zest or inherent fascination.
3. Proceeding from 2., sometimes a semiotic code word used by the media to indicate osentible deviance, such as being homosexual or homosexuality, implying (perhaps unwittingly) that the event or person(s) at hand have a lurid background by definition.
1. "It seems that abortion is controversial no matter what a person says about it."
2. "Today we're going to interview Dr. Judah Wellness, whose new book THINK YOURSELF THINNER has become quite controversial."
3. "The TV color commentators keep calling that figure-skater controversial, but where's the controversy? He himself is quite open about being gay and doesn't seem to have a problem with it. I mean, everyone he knows, knows that he's gay."
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"I agree, the use of "controversial" just seems a way to add spice; especially since coming out of the closet hasn't hurt him or his career. What is so sad is that so often, the media people are usually very au courant and sophisticated, and know darn well when they are using that tag in a hypocritical way."
2. "Today we're going to interview Dr. Judah Wellness, whose new book THINK YOURSELF THINNER has become quite controversial."
3. "The TV color commentators keep calling that figure-skater controversial, but where's the controversy? He himself is quite open about being gay and doesn't seem to have a problem with it. I mean, everyone he knows, knows that he's gay."
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"I agree, the use of "controversial" just seems a way to add spice; especially since coming out of the closet hasn't hurt him or his career. What is so sad is that so often, the media people are usually very au courant and sophisticated, and know darn well when they are using that tag in a hypocritical way."
by al-in-chgo February 21, 2010
Get the controversial mug.A word that people who are too scared/polite/reserved to voice their own opinion use to describe those who don't give a crap and are bold enough to speak their mind.
This Urban Dictionary definition of controversial is rather controversial, as it directly criticises people who accuse other people of being controversial.
by Captain Capable October 6, 2012
Get the controversial mug.A staged or contrived "controversy", usually to the end of manipulating the mainstream media for publicity. MTV is often involved.
"Janet Jackson's 'wardrobe malfunction' was the archetypal contriversy."
"Kanye West is the king of the contriversy, and has parlayed it into a career."
"Kanye West is the king of the contriversy, and has parlayed it into a career."
by velvet rut September 19, 2009
Get the contriversy mug.A city containing affluent middle class (upper to lower) citizens located in northern Virginia, just 26 miles from Washington, D.C. The little dot on the map lays right over Jamie's Coffee House, the most happenin' place in town!
Many people like to claim that Centreville is "ghetto", but this is not the case. There are no gangs here. Ever. There is no bridge in Centreville either, as some other definition suggests. There is a highway overpass, however, though that was only recently added. There are also no gangs. EVER.
Many people like to claim that Centreville is "ghetto", but this is not the case. There are no gangs here. Ever. There is no bridge in Centreville either, as some other definition suggests. There is a highway overpass, however, though that was only recently added. There are also no gangs. EVER.
Hey, man, Centreville is pretty boring, because there's no parks or anything -- if you want to hang out there you have to lay down some hard cash or ELSE.
by Jason H. Smith May 8, 2005
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