by Gravy 123 May 5, 2023
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Get the Boufey mug.Helen: Eliza, stop being cruel you know Kira has down syndrome
Eliza: I know, I just don't give a shit about that bugeye
Eliza: I know, I just don't give a shit about that bugeye
by Elizastoneshaper July 28, 2023
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by watermellowner August 16, 2023
Get the Boughy mug.A small leather pouch used in medieval times to store coins, rations, small tools and all manner of haberdash, and the precursor to the modern wallet. Additionally, (formerly) in a military or (extantly) in a heraldry setting, a "water-bouget" refers to 2 bags of water suspended on a yoke used to transport water through a battle field.
NOTE: The pronunciation of bouget is (in IPA) bu dʒɪt
NOTE: The pronunciation of bouget is (in IPA) bu dʒɪt
by Mushiking42 July 18, 2024
Get the bouget mug."Boogeyman Tactics: A rhetorical strategy where someone tries to distract from the real issue by creating or exaggerating a threat that doesn't actually exist. Instead of addressing the actual argument, they shift focus to a made-up or overblown danger—like a modern-day 'boogeyman'—to manipulate others into fear or compliance. It's a form of red herring meant to derail the conversation and avoid dealing with the real problem."
Person A: "We really need to start reducing our carbon footprint at home. The evidence on climate change is overwhelming, and we should be doing our part to help."
Person B: "I don't think that's the real issue. What we should really be worried about is how immigration is out of control. More people coming into the country means more strain on our resources and more pollution. We should focus on that instead."
In this example, Person B is using Boogeyman Tactics by shifting the conversation from climate change to immigration, a different issue altogether. This is a red herring intended to derail the discussion about reducing their carbon footprint, by bringing up an unrelated and exaggerated threat of increased pollution due to immigration.
Person B: "I don't think that's the real issue. What we should really be worried about is how immigration is out of control. More people coming into the country means more strain on our resources and more pollution. We should focus on that instead."
In this example, Person B is using Boogeyman Tactics by shifting the conversation from climate change to immigration, a different issue altogether. This is a red herring intended to derail the discussion about reducing their carbon footprint, by bringing up an unrelated and exaggerated threat of increased pollution due to immigration.
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