optimism opium

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.

economy is down the toilet, I still see enough optimism opium addicts.

by wayx3 April 22, 2009

Toxic Optimism

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

Reverse Optimism

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

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.

by mdwong August 19, 2009

immuno-optimism

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.

by schulwitz April 10, 2012

Asshole Optimism

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.

by doktorj March 8, 2014

Doomer Optimism

A collective dedicated to discovering regenerative paths forward, highlighting the people working for a better world, and connecting seekers to doers.

Things are bad but let’s stay positive and follow a path of doomer optimism

by Longyear April 27, 2022

Blind Optimism

to be optimistic without any reason.

She hopped into the car with him, not knowing where he was taking her. He filled her with blind optimism.

by zishy August 12, 2014