Casual Observer

When something seems ridiculously apparent, yet in actual fact the opposite is true.

Fred: I do all the work around here!!
Sally: And yet, to the casual observer it would appear you do absolutely nothing!
Fred: That's because nobody sees me work or takes the time to notice -_-

by Patrique von Schnifflehausen January 21, 2012

observer

obsession in altruism

brittish daily observer

by I am erica oedibush September 30, 2003

observer01

a person who likes to observe homosexual acts. Is inherently gay and can never change. Has no intelligence. Possesses the same value to mankind as a piece of poop, or a fictional character like pokemon.

Stop being such an observer01.

by boynamedgoo June 10, 2006

Observer

To look at a subject through multiple personalities, often with the result of contradicting one's self.

Tony#242: "That hockey team sucks. No matter what they do, they'll never, ever be good."

Tony#243: "I agree. It would take at least two trades to make them a winner."

Tony#242: "Woah... I think that I just pulled an observer on myself."

by dark_starr March 11, 2011

Observer Blind Spot Bias

A form of bias affecting even those attempting neutrality, where an observer (a journalist, a reviewer, a judge) subconsciously filters information to only register data that confirms their pre-existing narrative or desired outcome. They believe they're being fair, but their perception has a "spot" that's blind to inconvenient facts. This is especially dangerous because the observer's perceived impartiality lends false credibility to their skewed interpretation.

Example: A journalist covering a polarizing protest aims for neutrality. However, due to Observer Blind Spot Bias, they only see and report on the handful of violent acts by one side, framing the entire event as a riot, while their blind spot prevents them from even noticing the peaceful majority and the provocative actions of police, crafting a "balanced" report that's subtly biased.

by Dumu The Void February 4, 2026

observer5

Loomian Legacy #1 pro

That guy is almost as good as observer5

by Official Llama Train Studio February 3, 2025

Fishery Observer

A scientist who thinks that working on fishing boats counting and identifying numerous types of fish and marine species is a pretty sweet job. Doesn't enjoy getting seasick, but still spends at least 3 months of the year up in the Bering Sea, trying not to get sick while seeing more fish than most people will ever eat in a lifetime!

Everybody should be a fishery observer, but only those with a strong stomach can stick with it.

by plankton72 February 19, 2010