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cognitive dysentery

A modern social disease whereby the afflicted have an uncontrollable biological need to shit out all of their menial mental musings.
Twitter whores should seek professional help for their cognitive dysentery.
by TNunnster February 6, 2010
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cognitive dissonance

An example of somebody displaying cognitively dissonant behaviour would be a situation where the persons views, values, beliefs etc are contradicted or opposed by one or other persons causing them mental (psychological) stress. At this point a state of cognition is triggered effectively causing them to refute, reject &/or miss-perceive the contradictory views, values or beliefs.
"smoking will most likely cause you to have cancer you know?"

"hmmm I'm not so sure I know people who have smoked all their lives and they're fine, plus I enjoy it anyway.." this is cognitive dissonance
by Oberon February 5, 2019
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Carnitarian

A person who eats meat but not fish. The opposite of a pescatarian.

Carnitarian myths:
Myth: You will mess up your brain without fish!
Truth: There are plenty of non-fish sources of Omega 3. Some would argue that flaxseed oil is worse since it is not DHA, but our bodies can convert non-DHA omegas to DHA. Flax also has the added benefit of being mercury free.

Myth: Countries that eat fish are smarter!
Truth: Lets look at the statistics. USA is about 30th place worldwide for math, and Germany is twelfth. (Source: Business Insider) Yet Germany has a LOWER per-capita fish consumption. (Source: UN)

Myth: But you haven't tried THIS fish!
Truth: If I hit my hand on a glass wall, and then hit my hand on a concrete wall, would I have to hit my hand on a stone wall to see whether I like it or hate it?

Myth: Fish is lean protein, with no cholesterol!
Truth: Fish has cholesterol. If you want some lean protein, try some beans.

People have such double standards. They have no problem with vegetarianism or gluten-free diets, yet they make fun of people who don't eat fish. One is "an alternative diet", while the other is "immature picky eating" in the minds of fish eaters.
Many Americans are carnitarians.

Carnitarian: Fish doesn't deserve to be called protein. It is practically a veggie. It smells worse going in than it does coming out.
by Urine Corporation July 21, 2014
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Cognitext

Definition:
1. When a writer creates a written work that takes into account the reader's knowledge, comprehension, and thought processes, in order to create content that is accessible, engaging, and relatable.
2. It denotes a method of writing or a type of text that is constructed with deep attention to the cognitive processes of the reader. It's a thoughtful approach that aims to engage the reader's cognitive abilities, promoting comprehension and learning.

Cognitext can refer to any type of writing that is intended to promote cognitive engagement and deeper learning. This could include textbooks, academic papers, instructional materials, or any other type of writing that seeks to convey complex ideas and information in a clear and accessible way. Cognitexts are typically characterized by an emphasis on clarity, organization, and accessibility, with a focus on presenting information in a way that is easy to comprehend and remember.

The goal of cognitext is to promote deep learning and understanding, helping readers to retain and apply the information presented in the text.
Overall, "Cognitext" is a useful and concise term for describing writing that is designed to engage the reader's cognitive abilities and promote deeper understanding, making it a valuable tool for educators, researchers, and writers in a wide range of fields.
1. "The professor's lectures were a prime example of Cognitext, presenting complex theories and ideas in a way that was accessible and engaging for all students."
2. "The textbook was an excellent example of Cognitext, using clear and concise language and helpful visuals to promote deep learning and understanding."
3. "The company's training materials were a great example of Cognitext, using interactive exercises and practical examples to help employees learn and retain key concepts."
4. The author's cognitext approach made the highly technical subject matter accessible to readers from various backgrounds.
5. The science communicator excels in creating cognitext, ensuring that complex concepts are easily understandable by a wide audience.
6. The editor praised the writer for crafting a compelling cognitext that engaged readers of all levels of expertise.
7. By focusing on developing cognitext, the textbook author helped students grasp difficult concepts and fostered an enjoyable learning experience.
8. The company's user manual was written as a cognitext, taking into account the diverse technical knowledge of its customers, which led to fewer support inquiries.
by zora.0 May 12, 2023
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The Carnival

Its like a theme-park minus the health regulations, and ride regulations, and safety. But all the fun.
I want to come as close to dieing as possible. Let's go to the Carnival
by Baron S. July 2, 2009
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carnivegrian

noun

Is a person who consumes meat, however refrains from consume the meat of those animals which display signs of possessing emotions such as:

intelligence, joy, tenderness, care and sadness
" one who refrains from eating the meat of Sheep, Rabbits, Pigs, GuneaPigs, Cows, Dolphins and Whales etc. is a carnivegrian".

Those animals which a carnivegrian perceived as proper for consumption are:

"Chicken and all other forms of birds which hold chicken like mental attributes, also all forms of fish".
by Baron Neville October 20, 2016
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cornicle

1. A corner of a cubicle, when you can't really refer to the whole cubicle as "yours" because you're sharing it. (generally not a sign of advancement within a company.)

2. An non-cubic cubicle. e.g. hexagonal

3. A cubicle without all four sides.
Hey, you got those TPS reports?

Yeah, they're in my cornicle under the red Swingline stapler.
by braddlecat December 21, 2007
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