Any mainstream media journalist. As coined by John Swinton, former chief of staff, The New York Times, in a 1953 speech before the New York Press Club.
"We are the tools and vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are the jumping jacks, they pull the strings and we dance. Our talents, our possibilities, and our lives are all the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
"We are the tools and vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are the jumping jacks, they pull the strings and we dance. Our talents, our possibilities, and our lives are all the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
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The pseudo-intellectual doesn't seek knowledge for the purpose of better understanding the world, but rather to enhance their image. They also prefer to interpret concepts in a way that allows them to use their knowledge as a weapon in social scenarios. They'll use the misinterpretation of facts to appear objective and correct, and thus unaccountable, when "talking shit" on another person.
The pseudo-intellectual will challenge opinions or views as a way of making a personal attack. They then usually assume an imagined victory and will feel that the one they've attacked has been "put in their place". Pseudo-intellectuals are very catty and have a strong desire to socially dominate others.
Pseudo-intellectuals are quick to judge others and are usually very sure of their superiority based on their ability to use knowledge as social ammo. They'll use any means available to prove themselves "correct" and tend to believe that being correct gives them a blank check for any social pursuits, including ones that are undertaken purely for self gratification.
Given their usual motivation to either impress or dominate their peers, the Pseudo-intellectual is completely uninterested in any knowledge that they can't use in this capacity.
The pseudo-intellectual doesn't seek knowledge for the purpose of better understanding the world, but rather to enhance their image. They also prefer to interpret concepts in a way that allows them to use their knowledge as a weapon in social scenarios. They'll use the misinterpretation of facts to appear objective and correct, and thus unaccountable, when "talking shit" on another person.
The pseudo-intellectual will challenge opinions or views as a way of making a personal attack. They then usually assume an imagined victory and will feel that the one they've attacked has been "put in their place". Pseudo-intellectuals are very catty and have a strong desire to socially dominate others.
Pseudo-intellectuals are quick to judge others and are usually very sure of their superiority based on their ability to use knowledge as social ammo. They'll use any means available to prove themselves "correct" and tend to believe that being correct gives them a blank check for any social pursuits, including ones that are undertaken purely for self gratification.
Given their usual motivation to either impress or dominate their peers, the Pseudo-intellectual is completely uninterested in any knowledge that they can't use in this capacity.
"I wish that pseudo-intellectual cunt-punt would shut the hell up! He's only going after that chick's interpretation of the movie because she refused to sleep with him."
by feodora December 23, 2009
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A name most commonly used to express British ancestry. Sometimes used in contemporary America by former sexual partners of the so-called "Ingle" to unwittingly express the insignificance the former partner has in the Ingle's life. Very often these former partners will post slanderous messages in regards to the true meaning of the name Ingle.
Julie- "Mike is is such an Ingle!"
Beth- "Oh my god, I can't believe you blew Mike Ingle, he is such an amazing guy. You should feel privileged."
Julie-"God damn!"
Beth- "Oh my god, I can't believe you blew Mike Ingle, he is such an amazing guy. You should feel privileged."
Julie-"God damn!"
by Hoddilydidster March 20, 2008
Get the Ingle mug.A person who fakes an intellectual capacity they do not have in order to appear more appealing to others. Normally has the opposite effect. The cousin of the Pseudo-snob
by docsriver September 10, 2014
Get the pseudo-intellectualism mug.A very smart person (usually with an IQ over 130) that doesn't act like your typical nerd. They don't give a shit about race, most have friends from a variety of races, or others religion, e.i. one could be christian with an atheist friend. Generally avoid the populars. Usually wear clothes more toward comfortable than fashionable though they can be fashionable. Intellectual Badasses (or IBAs) usually dont fit in with many other people than other IBAs. They hate posers (e.i. Their theme song says "we don't roll with the grills; we got braces on our faces) Could be precieved as normal but everyone know who they are because they're the group that's always laughing geniunely and cracking perverted jokes. Usually envied by populars/bitches. Top of the 'food chain' but don't really give a shit about it. Stick together like real friend should.
Bitch: Ugh they're such losers!
IBA: Nah we're bad ass. Intellectual badass bitch. So step back before I make you!
IBA: Nah we're bad ass. Intellectual badass bitch. So step back before I make you!
by LoveMeOrHateMeURNeverGonnaBeMe September 11, 2010
Get the Intellectual Badass mug.A deity shrouded in mystery, who speaks to humans through two word utterances called CAPTCHAs. Though most of his messages are far beyond human comprehension, when the Dark Lord speaks, humans must follow his every word, or else. His existence was discovered when a member of the online community at Reddit, was presented with the CAPTCHA "Inglip Summoned"
Person A: Should I download this torrent? Lets Ask Inglip
*Opens up a Captcha*
CAPTCHA: Inglip Commands
Person A: I must do as the dark lord commands.
*Opens up a Captcha*
CAPTCHA: Inglip Commands
Person A: I must do as the dark lord commands.
by MostHumbleGropaga January 11, 2011
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