Aboriginal Cultural Dance School

A company localised in Australia, NSW that teaches you things like the Kangaroo Swift and the Eagles Prey, owned by two professional Aboriginal Dancers called Crystal and Tyler.

"I currently work at the Aboriginal Cultural Dance School, where I teach kids to do cultural Aboriginal dances!"

by twoforalex March 6, 2023

Bahrain Cultural Trip

The Bahrain Cultural Trip (BCT) - an annual pilgrimage to Juffair in Bahrain where participants carry out ridiculous and futile activities such as taking a selfie with the topiary horse, drinking a pint in the World’s Shittest Bar and reciting their infamous poem, “T’was The Night Before Bahrain”.
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!!"

by MaccieG August 20, 2023

Convergent Cultural Evolution

Convergent cultural evolution refers to the phenomenon where distinct cultures independently develop similar traits, practices, or technologies over time. This convergence occurs despite differences in geographical location, historical context, or cultural background. It's a concept often observed in anthropology and sociology.

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

Japanese Cultural Obsession Disorder

Japanese Cultural Obsession Disorder (JCOD) is a disorder in people (usually white men. white women can be too) where they are obsessed with Japanese Culture. It can be a phase or chronic. Cases include:

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

by TOW DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!! July 3, 2024

The Multi-cultural Merry-go-Round

The Multi-cultural Merry-go-Round is when a guy sits in the center of your local kindergarten playground's merry-go-round while one of each female race stands around the circle naked and bends over ass facing inwards. The merry-go-round is then spun, which gives the man in the center a 360 degree view of all the asses around the world.

"Dude, my girlfriend let me ride the multi-cultural merry-go-round last night and I've never been the same!"

by Binkinater November 14, 2018

Theory of Cultural Placebo

The idea that central elements of a culture—its foundational myths, national epics, or cherished historical narratives—act as placebos for collective identity. They may be historically inaccurate or simplistic, but they provide a sense of shared origin, purpose, and resilience. The narrative itself heals cultural wounds, fosters solidarity, and motivates collective action, regardless of its factual purity.

Theory of Cultural Placebo Example: The American "Founding Fathers" mythos serves as a powerful Cultural Placebo. The simplified story of wise, unified men creating a perfect democracy is historically messy, but it provides a potent narrative of origin and ideals. It allows a diverse nation to feel a shared identity and purpose, "treating" the anxieties of disunion and historical complexity with a story of noble beginnings.

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 6, 2026

Theory of Cultural Charlatanism

The examination of how cultures can be co-opted or led by figures, movements, or industries that sell a fake or commodified version of authenticity. The cultural charlatan markets a prepackaged "rebellion," a sterilized "tradition," or a mass-produced "spiritual enlightenment," draining it of its original meaning and power while profiting from the collective yearning for it. They are the counterfeiters of cultural capital.

Theory of Cultural Charlatanism Example: The wellness industry is rife with Cultural Charlatanism. It takes ancient, complex spiritual and medicinal practices from various cultures (yoga, ayahuasca ceremonies, "Eastern wisdom"), strips them of their context and depth, repackages them as luxury self-care products for Western consumers, and sells them at a premium. The charlatan sells the aesthetic of cultural depth while providing only a shallow, commercialized simulacrum.

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 6, 2026