the opposite of pessimism porn.
meaning people who rather believe in the fairy tales that the outside forces(ie such as God or the gov't) will keep supporting you and you can continue to be ignorant of current consequences.
meaning people who rather believe in the fairy tales that the outside forces(ie such as God or the gov't) will keep supporting you and you can continue to be ignorant of current consequences.
by wayx3 April 22, 2009
Get the optimism opium mug.A rare condition found only in middle-class, white Americans. that blinds them to reality; can easily spread to other ethnic groups, socio-economic statuses, and in some cases even domestic animals.
The woman's toxic optimism blinded her to the fact that the young cop was scared and had an itchy trigger finger.
by Zeno11 April 1, 2019
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The act of being optimistic about negative ideas, actions, or facts.
The glass is half empty... But that's okay because its a glass full of feces
The glass is half empty... But that's okay because its a glass full of feces
Mike: We haven't been backed up on orders for a while now.
Jeremy: Yah we don't have alot of "good problems" right now
Chris: Fantastic, Fewer problems!!!!
Mike: Hey douche, reverse optimism isn't going to help us right now.
Jeremy: Yah we don't have alot of "good problems" right now
Chris: Fantastic, Fewer problems!!!!
Mike: Hey douche, reverse optimism isn't going to help us right now.
by mdwong August 19, 2009
Get the Reverse Optimism mug.Positive thinking regarding one's immune system especially when one's faced with probable or widespread contagion.
Leo: Are you sure you want to come over for dinner? My sister has chicken pox, my dad has the flu, and I'm still getting over the clap.
Kay: Sure, I'm not worried, I never get sick.
Leo: Wow babe, that's some serious immuno-optimism.
Kay: Sure, I'm not worried, I never get sick.
Leo: Wow babe, that's some serious immuno-optimism.
by schulwitz April 10, 2012
Get the immuno-optimism mug.When someone tries to put an optimistic spin on an unfotmunate situation, but has a sarcastic intent, and ends up subtly coming off as an asshole.
"It's cool that you have no car like everyone else," said Lucas, "now you can have fun riding your bike everywhere." In a show of asshole optimism.
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by Longyear April 27, 2022
Get the Doomer Optimism mug.She hopped into the car with him, not knowing where he was taking her. He filled her with blind optimism.
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