issue validator

An organization viewed by the public as authoritative on a particular issue, which provides cover to elected officials for a controversial decision on that issue. In plutocracies such as the United States, in which the boundaries of acceptable political discourse are very limited, the issue validator often serves the additional role of helping to marginalize more populist views. The issue validator typically has an unrecognized conflict of interest which can be anything, though it is most often financial or political. Note that this term should be used with extreme caution, as the user will be instantly revealed as a non-supporter of the plutocracy.

In the following dialog the Fraternal Order of Really Old People is the issue validator:

"Hey Bob! Did you hear about the plan to give every old person a pony?"
"I dunno Andy. I heard that it'll cost a lot and some really old people don't want a pony."
"Nah, Bob. The Fraternal Order of Really Old People supports this plan."
"Well, Andy, if FOROP supports it then I feel better. But wait a second, didn't I read somewhere FOROP has a side-business selling ponies?"
"Nah, Bob. They only license their logo to the finest pony growers. It's totally different."
"Thanks, Andy. Sounds like I got some bad information from a disgruntled blogger."

by brmull December 25, 2011

validation whore

A friend or (usually) co-worker who has an insatiable need for attention and kudos from others. Using tactics like martyrdom to get attention.

Lenard: o m g I spent my entire weekend mocking up this layout. It totally took forever, my partner hates me, and I have no life but I just HAD to do it

Neil: Lenard, you are a rock star! I can't believe how dedicated you are and how talented. WOW

rest of meeting participants: <roll eyes> Lenard is such a validation whore!

by xxtian April 18, 2009

Validation Fest

The art by which people get dressed up and go to nightclubs and pretend not to be noticed only to secretly be in desperate need for acceptance and validation

girls dressing like sluts, guys trying to talk to girls - they are all seeking approval and its nothing but a validation fest

by maniacswin February 24, 2010

Profile Pic Validation

When someone makes a picture you posted to Facebook their profile picture, and you feel validated.

Guy 1: Dude those pics from this weekend were awesome, I made one of them my Facebook Profile Picture.

Guy 2: Thanks for the Profile Pic Validation.

by fun_socks January 20, 2011

Validator

the newest transformer that validates all transformers and shows all errors it transform into a gay pink ipod

did you see validator validate megatron to death in transformers 2

by trent23 February 15, 2008

Validation Whore

Someone who goes out of their way/shows off to obtain the validation/acceptance they want.

*in a huge group chat instead of one on one*

Tim: "Oi Eric I'm getting a car tomorrow, I wanna know if you think it's a good one or not?"
Eric: "Yeah sure mate, what kind you thinking?"
Tim: "car brand here - a really expensive one"
Eric: "Ah sweet, yeah get one of those."
Tim: *continues to talk about how amazing said car is*
Tim: "I'm not sure"
Tim: "Do you reckon it's worth it?"

*outside of said group chat*

Phoebe: "Tim is such a validation whore!"

--

Girl #1: "Omg, I'm so ugly!"
Girl #2: "No you're not!"
Girl #3: "You're gorgeous!"
Girl #4: "Don't say that! You're stunning!"
Girl #5: "You're perfect!"
Girl #1: Aww thanks guys! ... I still think I am though."

(And thus the cycle repeats, giving Girl #1 an endless amount of fished compliments).

by ThatFluffyUnicorn December 30, 2019

Seeking Validation

The act of seeing if what you’re either doing or saying is accurate using another person to bounce off of.

Yo man, he’s completely seeking validation with that.

by Infernuscryxis August 16, 2018