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Absolute and Relative Truths

A companion distinction to Absolute/Relative Facts, but focused on propositions rather than brute reality. Absolute Truths are statements that correspond to reality in a way that transcends all perspectives, contexts, and frameworks. "2+2=4" is an Absolute Truth in arithmetic. Relative Truths are statements that are true within a particular framework but not necessarily outside it. "Stealing is wrong" might be true within a moral framework but isn't a brute fact about the universe. The confusion arises when people insist their Relative Truths are Absolute, or when they use the existence of Relative Truth to deny that any Absolute Truth exists at all.
Absolute and Relative Truths "You think your moral code is absolutely true for everyone, but it's actually just true relative to your culture and upbringing. Meanwhile, you're using that relativism to deny that 'torturing babies for fun is wrong' might actually be an Absolute Truth. Pick a struggle."
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Absolute Cinemabot

In the game 1991 Lagrange Point for the NES system, you can visit a robotic service shop. The robot sort of has both hands up in a sort-of "Absolute Cinema" pose. As such, classic video game enthusiasts have informally named him the "Absolute Cinemabot".

A sample chat sequence that introduced the name, while watching a TAS run of Lagrange Point:
* P1: "The absolute cinema bot."
* P2: "He will now forever be known as the Absolute Cinemabot."
* P3: "His brother is the relative cinema bot."
* P2: "True. and the other extended members of the 'Mabot family tree."
* P1: "Someone get him on the meme!" LOL
He's going to pay a visit to the Absolute Cinemabot to receive a massive Level-Up money bonus of 10 MILLION gold!!
Absolute Cinemabot by ZStoner March 6, 2026

The Absolute State 

An exclamation or summation of a topic or group and its condition. The current state of something in degeneracy, failure, or disappointment.
Pete: "Wow Cardi B is at the top of the billboard 100 for Hip hop"
Steve: "The absolute state of hip hop"
The Absolute State by AZUBBY October 4, 2019

You dumb fucking cretin, You fucking fool. absolute fucking buffoon. you bumbling idiot, fuck you 

Gordon Ramsey type beat
Parents: "Aww! Our baby is finally talking!"

The Baby: "You dumb fucking cretin, You fucking fool. absolute fucking buffoon. you bumbling idiot, fuck you"

You absolute

You absolute is a phrase that can turn any word into an insult if put before the word.
You absolute by Partykiller June 16, 2018

The Absolute Peach 

A hilarious comedy podcast consisting of two British guys who talk about hilarious and random things. They have weekly segments such as "Chav Watch", "Joe Cuisine", and "Map of Shame". It is hosted by Ben Young and Joe Gallagher. The Absolute Peach has also coined some new, original words, such as tezzers, cretmeister, and 'zors. Joe is the wackier and crazier of the duo, while Ben is more serious and often criticizes Joe for being too silly or not making any sense. They have many catchphrases, such as "I actually hate you", "I don't understand!", and "niche".
Person 1: Did you hear the latest episode of The Absolute Peach?
Person 2: Yeah, it was total tezzers!

(intro music)
Ben: Welcome to The Absolute Peach.
Joe: You just reminded me of a unicorn!
Ben: ...

An absolute fag

A total homosexual that leaves nothing to the imagination. A complete and absolute faggot.
What’s with those girlie cut off denims, flip flops and pink t shirt? You are an absolute fag. Wanna get punched in the face?
An absolute fag by de-pube March 2, 2023