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Reality Maintaining Words

The set of words which (established and) maintain reality.
"Could we change reality by suppressing, hiding, or extricating the Reality Maintaining Words?", asked Professor Spot Tricks. "How many RMWs are there anyway?" Asked Joe. "How many RMWs do you estimate there are", asked Dick. "How many RMWs do you estimate exist", asked Bernd. The instructor commended Bernd because "exist" is concise, whereas "there are" is prolix, and clarified that listing all the RMWs would exact mountains of time, so it is more likely that only an estimate, not a specific number, could be achieved. Then she asked the students, "And could we change reality by promoting the use of a different set of words?" "Yes", said most students. "What would you call those words?" "Reality Correcting Words", said Sally.
by but for September 13, 2018
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Maintain down

A Nigerian slang phrase popularized by American artist and creator DDG. A variation of the Nigerian term “maintain,” (meaning to stay composed or carry yourself properly) blended with “calm down.”

All meaning to compose yourself, relax, stay cool, and keep your demeanor in check—especially in situations where emotions, ego, or reactions could escalate

Usage-
Often said as advice or a warning to someone who is doing too much, getting too excited, angry, or losing composure.
• “Bro, maintain down before you say something crazy.”
• “It’s not that deep, just maintain down.”
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Maintain down

A Nigerian slang phrase popularized by American artist and creator DDG. A variation of the Nigerian term “maintain,” (meaning to stay composed or carry yourself properly), blended with another Nigerian slang “calm down.”

All coming together to mean compose yourself, relax, stay cool, and keep your demeanor in check—especially in situations where emotions, ego, or reactions could escalate.

Usage:
Often said as advice or a warning to someone who is doing too much, getting too excited, angry, or losing composure.
“ Bro, maintain down before you say something crazy.”

It’s not that deep, just maintain down.”
by Dexxxta007 January 4, 2026
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