She had a honeycomb hairstyle in the 60's (meaning she had a beehive) - omg that's such an angelo-ism.
Did you hear this Angelo-ism today?! There are too many broths!! (instead of "There are too many cooks in the kitchen" )
Did you hear this Angelo-ism today?! There are too many broths!! (instead of "There are too many cooks in the kitchen" )
by wtbhay November 1, 2018
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or, a general absence of forethought or quality;
or, a recurring pattern in the development of the game Infinity Nikki, as published by the company Infold.
or, a general absence of forethought or quality;
or, a recurring pattern in the development of the game Infinity Nikki, as published by the company Infold.
“The new housing feature is just another case of Infold-ism. I set aside the day to play around with new content only to be out of things to do within the first 15 minutes.”
by Matchavoid September 3, 2025
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I was on tumblr today and I wanted to get on the news for how selfish water is towards females, I didn't know what to call it so I went off other stupid shit my friends say and called it: Waterism.
by WhyDoesThisLetYouHaveLongNames December 27, 2016
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by ABCProperTea March 25, 2022
Get the Ketanji-ism mug.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.
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.”
“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.”
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Get the ism mug.Reckoning-ism is a turm now used by 187 empire pretty much meaning the same as reckoning just with by all necessary means / collateral damage one who does not give a fuck except for what the revenge-ism is about with no mercy at all
Well it's time it's not just revenge-ism his seeking it's more reckoning-ism I would want revenge-ism to if it was done to me
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