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.
by Chloe Hana December 12, 2017
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.”
by xlioilx444 February 11, 2025
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.)
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
Upon holding the door for a young lady, a fellow, in a deep country drawl, says, "see, curtee-ism ain't dead."
by Word Mechanic January 25, 2011
When an older fellow, says a word or phrase that most people would be flabbergasted to hear. But he has no idea what he actually said.
"Grandpa told me I had some real juicy cake at the dinner table." "Oh, it was just another Bowersox-ism!"
by TechieWechyTwoyWooy September 26, 2021
Ever since Joe went to the second floor he is so out of touch with everyone, it's like he's got second floor ism
by Stemsize December 17, 2021
Remember-ism187: is now a turm used by those who know 187 and knows is from California and not from Washington State so there for what you do to him is what he will do to you but with more savage ways with nothing but sick:ways (sick backwards look up in Urban: on doing over the limits of what you have done with no remorse at all
You guys are dumb AF what don't you idiot's remember-ism that 187 isn't from here what you think you wanna be.z running around here talking about having guns n or bullet proof vests like he don't what he sold em all what cuz his low key you dumb better remember-ism 187 B4 you get fucked up
by k187c November 02, 2023