race-ism

Which many people would either see as a typo for racism or something related to race car driving, especially the first thing, but in this case it's when you're racist towards white people and black people and or some of the other races that exist.
Holly and Jacob both really bad cases of race-ism and what makes it even worse that goes beyond whites and blacks, even though it would obviously still be completely unacceptable if it was just for them.
by PhoenixGamer34 April 11, 2024
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kenny steen-ism

The act of laying about like a beached whale consuming all things that can fit in his abnormaly large mouth(and some that cannot).Also going after girls much younger than him because lets face it the fat shit has the mentality of a newborn muskrat.
zumbi:did you hear about that fat fuck who ate his own family?
whocares:i believ i did,i also heard he practiced kenny steen-ism on a daily basis
zumbi:its possible,i think hes just a fat fuck.its my personal opinion but who knows.
by ZuMBi 56 March 23, 2007
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caste-ism

Judging people by the level of education their job requires; in contrast to judging people by the level of inherited wealth in their family.
Caste-ism exists in contrast to classism; which judges people solely based on their mode-of production.

Classism has its ontology in the patriarch whereas caste-ism originates from matrifocal and/or matrilineal cultures.
by zanderfin August 21, 2020
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Rai-ism

The textual enhancement of a message board post by witty and funny use of text formatting, especially italics. Also the misquoting of others (usually annoying killers of DJs) for the purpose of humor and insult. While Rai-ism is probably common, it is mostly associated with Bobby Something, aka TheRaiRaiEatsBalloons, long time member of the Flash Flash Revolution community.
Rai is liek, rly gud @ Rai-ism.
by Twilight_Overlord July 25, 2006
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A charter school that people always think is private and everyone is rich but it is literally the most ratchet school which gets spray painted at least 3 times a year. They don’t have a gym and the feild is so bad that even the teachers have sprained there ankles on it. They also banned leggings because guys can control themselves because apparently they are staring at girls butts, although we are allowed to wear tight jeans.
Omg, this place is almost as sketchy as International School of Monterey (ISM).
by Chloe Hana December 12, 2017
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Gotcha-ism

A gotcha-ism is a type of fallacious statement or rhetorical tactic used to shame, demean, or discredit a person based on a choice they made. It often implies that the individual is hypocritical, incompetent, or inherently bad, thereby painting them in a negative light. This fallacy typically hinges on the suggestion that the targeted individual will regret their decision or be blamed for a perceived wrongdoing, thereby invoking guilt or shame.

Key Characteristics of Gotcha-ism
Misrepresentation

Gotcha-ism often relies on a distorted or incomplete portrayal of someone’s actions or choices. The speaker exaggerates or twists facts to reinforce a narrative that the target is fundamentally flawed or at fault.
Appeal to Shame

This tactic leverages negative emotions—like guilt, embarrassment, or regret—to pressure the target into feeling responsible for an outcome, regardless of the true complexity or context.
Disregard for Cause and Effect

Gotcha-ism overlooks the nuanced factors leading to a decision. Instead of considering context or rationale, the speaker focuses on a simplistic or one-sided conclusion meant to vilify the target.
Combination of Multiple Fallacies

It frequently combines other logical fallacies—such as straw man (misrepresenting an argument), ad hominem (attacking a person’s character rather than the argument), or false cause (confusing correlation with causation)—to strengthen its misleading message.
Candy and the Dentist

“The kids wanted one piece of candy, their dentist said ‘Well you’re the one who decided to eat candy don’t come to my office complaining when your whole mouth rots out from the sugar!’”
Revised: “The children asked for a piece of candy. The dentist snapped, ‘You chose to eat candy, so don’t come crying to my office when all your teeth rot from the sugar!’”
Coin Collector Club

“The coin collector club voted in a new president to stop wasteful spending. The opposition stated ‘You get what you voted for don’t come crying when they remove the funding for doughnuts and coffee you enjoy.’”
Revised: “The coin collector club elected a new president to curb wasteful spending. The opposition warned, ‘Well, you asked for it. Don’t complain when they cut funding for the coffee and doughnuts you love.’”
Additional Examples of Gotcha-ism
Gaming Console Purchase

“You insisted on buying that new gaming console instead of saving your money. Don’t blame me when you’re broke and can’t afford to go out with your friends.”

Work from Home Decision

“You chose to work from home because you thought it would be easier. Don’t come griping about being isolated and missing office perks.”

Pet Adoption

“You decided to adopt a puppy. Don’t act surprised when you’re sleep-deprived and cleaning up messes all day—it’s your own fault.”

Restaurant Choice

“You wanted to try that fancy restaurant. Don’t complain about how expensive it is when the bill arrives.”
by xlioilx444 February 11, 2025
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Sexy-ism

A Religion based off the looks and Sexy-isms of Jeff Chowder.
Aspects of the religion include glazing of our gracious leader Jeff Chowder. Accepting that there can only be one sexy, abstinence(*Unless with the all sexy one). A cultural dance must be preformed every night(*Either Anaconda or his infamous shimmy shimmy wave.)
We, the devoted followers of Sexy-ism, recognize that there is only one true embodiment of sexiness—Jeff Chowder—and it is our duty to glaze in his honor, dance in his name, and bask in the radiance of his unparalleled allure.
by Follower of Sexy-ism February 19, 2025
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