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

Validate that!

A response to a hurtful, or disrespectful comment. When said, the person who uttered the original comment must compliment the person they just insulted.

Person A: You're a whore!
Person B: Validate that!
Person A: I LOVE your shirt.
Person B: Thank you.

by YRPC April 26, 2009

Valina

valina, this women is helpful and practical. She is loyal, loving, and has a very friendly heart. She achieves a lot in life because she is dynamic by nature, but can be very possessive when it comes to love.

"Valina" has an Expansive personality, visionary, adventurous, uses freedom in a constructive way.

by Hhhx November 22, 2021

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

vaginda

A womans agenda is a vaginda

1. I'd be careful with that girl, she always has a vaginda!
2. Hey girl, what's on your vaginda for the day?

by The G-Scho January 25, 2008

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