When the overall country (Britain) is used to spread the dissapointment or a failure of an individual region (Scotland/Ireland/Wales/but normally England). When regions pick and choose their Britishness to suit them.
When Henman loses a tennis match, it's a sad day for "Britain", not "England", and when Murray wins a match, it's a good day for "Britain" not "Scotland". Perhaps I'm biased (being a scot) but it always seems that way. Selective Britishness! Hah!
by Babelasc Scotland July 3, 2006
Get the selective britishness mug.1. A fighting game term; it's inputting in multiple commands/moves in order to cover various bases.
2. Outside of fighting game terms, it means to cover your own ass, or to provide an excuse.
2. Outside of fighting game terms, it means to cover your own ass, or to provide an excuse.
1. I almost forgot the option select there; luckily he choked on the combo.
2. Don't option select by saying that your controller is shit; we both know you just suck at fighting games.
Don't pull a chuck.
2. Don't option select by saying that your controller is shit; we both know you just suck at fighting games.
Don't pull a chuck.
by NotChuckxoxo May 3, 2014
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An annoying as fuck website ad that everyone has heard and serves absolutely no
purpose. DAM TO HELL THE ONE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CREATION OF THIS AD.
purpose. DAM TO HELL THE ONE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CREATION OF THIS AD.
Justin: "Hey John, I just found this cool website."
John: "Really Justin? What is it?"
Justin: "Its called Megavideo"
*Justin types web address into computer and hits enter*
Loud And Annoying As Fuck Voice: "CONGRADULATIONS. YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED..."
Justin & John: "AHHHH MAKE IT STOP"
Loud And Annoying As Fuck Voice: TO RECEIVE 2 FREE IPOD NANOS"
The devil's words:Congratulations.You have been selected to receive 2 free ipod nanos
John: "Really Justin? What is it?"
Justin: "Its called Megavideo"
*Justin types web address into computer and hits enter*
Loud And Annoying As Fuck Voice: "CONGRADULATIONS. YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED..."
Justin & John: "AHHHH MAKE IT STOP"
Loud And Annoying As Fuck Voice: TO RECEIVE 2 FREE IPOD NANOS"
The devil's words:Congratulations.You have been selected to receive 2 free ipod nanos
by Fat Old Dude March 26, 2009
Get the Congratulations.You have been selected to receive 2 free ipod nanos mug.Selectively choosing things to be Apathetic towards.
In other terms this can be interpreted as choosing selectively things to care about.
Through Selective Apathy, you do not feel Apathy towards everything but only at certain things so that you can say fuck it to some things and don't care about them but still care about others.
To employ empathy or care only when needed.
This can be to dismiss negative things and care or be empathetic about positive ones or dismiss negative things and care about personal things or similar combinations.
In other terms this can be interpreted as choosing selectively things to care about.
Through Selective Apathy, you do not feel Apathy towards everything but only at certain things so that you can say fuck it to some things and don't care about them but still care about others.
To employ empathy or care only when needed.
This can be to dismiss negative things and care or be empathetic about positive ones or dismiss negative things and care about personal things or similar combinations.
"Dude, you've lost your job, have no education and you smell."
"Selective Apathy man, who cares about that shit. I'm gutted that my team lost the league though. That's something to care about."
or
"Dude you just lost your leg".
"Don't care about that, it enabled me to eventually find a cure for that flesh eating disease and help others - Selective Apathy."
"Selective Apathy man, who cares about that shit. I'm gutted that my team lost the league though. That's something to care about."
or
"Dude you just lost your leg".
"Don't care about that, it enabled me to eventually find a cure for that flesh eating disease and help others - Selective Apathy."
by Selective Apathy July 10, 2009
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A curious disorder predominantly affecting the male gender that when their wife, girlfriend or mother is under the same roof or within yelling distance they suddenly become incapable of finding any of their own or shared belongings. Such as keys, remote controls, phones, chargers etc.
When Selective Finding Disorder (SFD) hits, this man is easily upset often resulting in child like temper tantrums that commonly engage an entire household in a frantic search to find this lost item. Most often finally being found in the SFD patients own pocket or right in front of his temporarily blinded eyes!
Note: Often associated with selective hearing
When Selective Finding Disorder (SFD) hits, this man is easily upset often resulting in child like temper tantrums that commonly engage an entire household in a frantic search to find this lost item. Most often finally being found in the SFD patients own pocket or right in front of his temporarily blinded eyes!
Note: Often associated with selective hearing
As DUDE leaves for work and quickly returns to the house yelling and screaming...
DUDE: Baby!!! Where are my keys?? I can't find them anywhere
BABY: Check your pockets!
DUDE: I Did... common help me find them
BABY: If I have to get up and look for you because of your Selective Finding Disorder and they end up
being in your pocket you are making dinner tonight!
DUDE: Baby!!! Where are my keys?? I can't find them anywhere
BABY: Check your pockets!
DUDE: I Did... common help me find them
BABY: If I have to get up and look for you because of your Selective Finding Disorder and they end up
being in your pocket you are making dinner tonight!
by Why Didn't I think Of That May 21, 2016
Get the selective finding disorder mug.The name given to a person that chooses to complete random tasks to perfection, but lacks the ability to perfect or even attempt the other necessary tasks in life. A Selective Perfectionist has the full potential to do everything "just right" but chooses to waste all of their time perfecting something else when other things require attention. Also known as procrastinating.
See also: Selective hearing
See also: Selective hearing
Example one:
John: *In an over-enthusiastic voice* "I just spent 7 hours at work today organizing and perfecting some file drawers, I even re-color coded everything and put it in super-alphabetical order"
Diane: "Well that's great for you John, but have you done your laundry yet or taken out the garbage?"
John: "Uh, no."
Jane: "You're such a selective perfectionist. I want a divorce."
Example two:
Mom: "Jeffrey, have you cleaned up your room yet or packed for the Florida trip?"
Jeffrey: "Not jussst yet. See, I was playing Spore and I started creating my creature, then it needed wings, and I thought some horns would look pretty cool. Then I just had to give it some big eyes and razors for feet. And..."
Mom: "For f@#$ sake Jeffrey, you're 24. Put down the video game and turn your selective perfectionst attitude towards things that need your attention, like your room, or a SHOWER. I need a drink"
John: *In an over-enthusiastic voice* "I just spent 7 hours at work today organizing and perfecting some file drawers, I even re-color coded everything and put it in super-alphabetical order"
Diane: "Well that's great for you John, but have you done your laundry yet or taken out the garbage?"
John: "Uh, no."
Jane: "You're such a selective perfectionist. I want a divorce."
Example two:
Mom: "Jeffrey, have you cleaned up your room yet or packed for the Florida trip?"
Jeffrey: "Not jussst yet. See, I was playing Spore and I started creating my creature, then it needed wings, and I thought some horns would look pretty cool. Then I just had to give it some big eyes and razors for feet. And..."
Mom: "For f@#$ sake Jeffrey, you're 24. Put down the video game and turn your selective perfectionst attitude towards things that need your attention, like your room, or a SHOWER. I need a drink"
by itjustclicked May 8, 2010
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