You: “hey coworker, I need you to resend that report.” Coworker: “ahh, you’re killing me smalls!” You: “oh I love The Sandlot!” Coworker: “What is The Sandlot?” You: That’s the move you just quoted, that’s some next level pop cultural appropriation!
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"Omg Becky, where did you get that trasher shirt I LOVE it."
"I got it at target! It was in the sub-cultural appropriation aisle, next to The Grateful Dead, Nirvana, and Harley Davidson March!"
"Omg Becky, where did you get that trasher shirt I LOVE it."
"I got it at target! It was in the sub-cultural appropriation aisle, next to The Grateful Dead, Nirvana, and Harley Davidson March!"
by Terpthederp September 15, 2020
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"I currently work at the Aboriginal Cultural Dance School, where I teach kids to do cultural Aboriginal dances!"
by twoforalex March 6, 2023
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Ethno-Cultural-Self-Actualizationism" is a term that combines the concepts of ethno (referring to ethnicity), cultural (referring to culture), and self-actualizationism (referring to the process of achieving one's full potential) into a single word.
This term implies a focus on the exploration and development of cultural and ethnic identity as a means of achieving personal growth and fulfillment. It suggests a process of self-exploration and transformation that involves embracing and celebrating one's cultural heritage and identity, while also striving to reach one's full potential as an individual.
Ethno-Cultural-Self-Actualizationism" is a term that combines the concepts of ethno (referring to ethnicity), cultural (referring to culture), and self-actualizationism (referring to the process of achieving one's full potential) into a single word.
This term implies a focus on the exploration and development of cultural and ethnic identity as a means of achieving personal growth and fulfillment. It suggests a process of self-exploration and transformation that involves embracing and celebrating one's cultural heritage and identity, while also striving to reach one's full potential as an individual.
Many individuals find that practicing ethno-cultural-self-actualizationism helps them better understand and appreciate their cultural roots, while also empowering them to pursue their personal goals with a strong sense of identity and purpose.
by Reuel-Azriel May 8, 2023
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Attendees are encouraged to get a red dot tattoo – known as the “mark of Juffair” - to mark each completed tour. The front runners currently have 8 tattoos (as of September 2023).
Attendees are encouraged to get a red dot tattoo – known as the “mark of Juffair” - to mark each completed tour. The front runners currently have 8 tattoos (as of September 2023).
Belinda - "Darling, have you booked our honeymoon for August yet?"
Royston - "Yeah - about that...I'm going to have to duck out. Got the Bahrain Cultural Trip on that weekend. BOOM!!"
Royston - "Yeah - about that...I'm going to have to duck out. Got the Bahrain Cultural Trip on that weekend. BOOM!!"
by MaccieG August 20, 2023
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Wow, the Hindus and Christians both developed the watchmaker analogy to represent the dive. What a unique example of Convergent Cultural Evolution.
by EmptyHeadStem January 27, 2024
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Mild: Likes japanese culture. Watches anime but other shows too. Talks about it rarely so it’s not annoying. Eats japanese food a good bit. When someone doesn’t like the culture, they respect their opinion. This is Usually Chronic.
Mid: Loves japanese culture. They watch anime a lot and rarely watch other shows. They talk about the culture a lot, and they eat japanese food a lot. When someone doesn’t like the culture, they say “ok” but are mad about it. This can be Chronic or a Phase.
Severe: Extremely Obsessed with the culture. All they watch is anime. All they talk about is japanese culture. They eat japanese food for most of their meals. When someone doesn’t like the culture, they get super defensive about it and if it’s their friend, they unfriend them. In rare cases, they may even be part of the buddhist religion. This is usually a phase.
Please keep in mind that JCOD doesn’t affect Japanese People because this is their culture that they are part of.
Mild: Likes japanese culture. Watches anime but other shows too. Talks about it rarely so it’s not annoying. Eats japanese food a good bit. When someone doesn’t like the culture, they respect their opinion. This is Usually Chronic.
Mid: Loves japanese culture. They watch anime a lot and rarely watch other shows. They talk about the culture a lot, and they eat japanese food a lot. When someone doesn’t like the culture, they say “ok” but are mad about it. This can be Chronic or a Phase.
Severe: Extremely Obsessed with the culture. All they watch is anime. All they talk about is japanese culture. They eat japanese food for most of their meals. When someone doesn’t like the culture, they get super defensive about it and if it’s their friend, they unfriend them. In rare cases, they may even be part of the buddhist religion. This is usually a phase.
Please keep in mind that JCOD doesn’t affect Japanese People because this is their culture that they are part of.
Mild:
Hobo 1: I don’t like sushi
Hobo 2: That’s fine. I like it.
Mid:
Hobo 1: I don’t like anime
Hobo 2: Ok
(later in the day hobo 2 acts like a dick)
Severe
Hobo 1: I don’t like sushi
Hobo 2: F**k you. We’re not friends anymore
Hobo 1: Bro u got japanese cultural obsession disorder
Hobo 1: I don’t like sushi
Hobo 2: That’s fine. I like it.
Mid:
Hobo 1: I don’t like anime
Hobo 2: Ok
(later in the day hobo 2 acts like a dick)
Severe
Hobo 1: I don’t like sushi
Hobo 2: F**k you. We’re not friends anymore
Hobo 1: Bro u got japanese cultural obsession disorder
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