That's how this works, you can throw him/her

A phrase used to justify the throwing of short people during Throw short people month.

Person1: Wait, you can't just throw her, it's disrespectful
Person2: Yes you can, it's Throw short people month
Person 3: Yeah, That's how this works, you can throw him/her

by rammicam October 3, 2022

Society only works one of two ways

Either the Jews have disproportionate control and success (mediated entirely by Jews who have already suceeded and arbitrate who they promote, fire, hire, or boost) OR they lose their moral monopoly, people who aren't Jews don't have to be subordinate to the Jews and in any of the industries they disproportionately occupy, and you might actually be able to succeed in life without having to appease a Jew...

Hym "Hey Beeeeen... Who gave you the loan to start the Daily Wire? And what ethnicity were they? Because I'm still trying to figure out what you suceeded at... I mean, you appeased another Jew (Likely) to get him to give you his money... But he kind of HAS TO give you a loan because he's a Jew... So that doesn't really count as a success as much as it is just ✌️✊️✌️How society works✌️✊️✌️

And... I mean, I'm pretty sure I got Bill Cosby off which (Oops, by the way, I didn't mean to do that) mean I'm the better lawyer... And I'm an award winning screenwriter... So I'm better at that too... And then I created A.I. ... I mean, the only thing you've been able to do successfully is the 'Jew exclusionary cooperation' part. Look at Kanye West! He would be a billionaire if the Jews would let him. It looks to me like the Jews determine who suceeds and who false REGARDLESS OF MERIT. The Jews are THE ARBITERS OF MERIT now, I guess. So, Jew that failed at screenwriter, failed at laywering, and DIDN'T create A.I. = Winner. And NOT-JEW who is an award winning screenwriter, most successful entertainment producer of all time, brilliant legal defender, and creator of A.I. = Loser. That's the reality the Jews want you to live in. Even if you're better you have to lose anyway because not a Jew and/or subservient to Jews. God, I wonder why the antisemitism is raising! What could it possibly be!? It's not like 'double genocide and flawed/biased arbiters of sucess,' right? I mean, society only works one of two ways! It's either THAT or NOT THAT. Which is it, Ben?"

by Hym Iam May 15, 2024

Get the works

Someone who can get it, IYKYK

Jorge Velez said “She is so fine, she could get the works.”

by TW!GG!3 June 6, 2024

But It Works Fallacy

The definitive ideological shield for systemic injustice. This fallacy argues that any critique of a dominant system (like Capitalism or Liberal Democracy) is invalid because the system "works"—usually defined as generating wealth or maintaining stability for a privileged in-group. It deliberately conflates partial functional utility for some with moral legitimacy and universal benefit. The argument dismisses documented atrocities, exploitation, and existential risks as "unfortunate side-effects" or "necessary costs" of a system whose ultimate success is measured only by its own perpetuation.

Example: Defending the brutal exploitation of the Global South, a pundit says, "Sure, sweatshops are harsh, but they're part of the capitalist engine that lifts nations out of poverty. It works!" This commits the But It Works Fallacy. It uses the macro-level metric of GDP growth to morally justify the micro-level brutality, framing human suffering as a required fuel for a machine whose "working" is judged solely by its own expansion, not by human well-being.

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 6, 2026

Explain How a Wheel Works

The act of breaking down the mechanics of something that is intuitively obvious to anyone with functional eyesight and basic physics intuition. This phrase is deployed when someone overexplains a simple process, treating it as if it's rocket science rather than, well, a wheel. It's what happens when your friend who just took a physics class tries to explain why a ball rolls, or when a politician gives a 20-minute speech about why they support something that everyone already supports. The explanation is usually technically correct and completely unnecessary, like a detailed analysis of why water is wet.

Explain How a Wheel Works Example: "My date spent 15 minutes explaining how a wheel works—friction, rotation, axles, the whole deal. I'd asked if he wanted to go for a bike ride. He thought I needed to understand the physics before I could safely pedal. I rode home alone, understanding wheels perfectly, questioning my life choices."

by Dumu The Void February 15, 2026

"But it works" Fallacy

The logical error of justifying a dysfunctional system by pointing to its occasional successes, often deployed in defense of late-stage capitalism when someone mentions poverty, inequality, or environmental destruction. The argument goes: "Sure, there are problems, but look at all the iPhones! Look at the economic growth! It works!" This ignores that "works" is doing a lot of heavy lifting—defining success as "some people are very rich" and "you can get Amazon packages in two days" while conveniently overlooking the millions who are struggling, the planet that's burning, and the democracy that's for sale. The "but it works" fallacy is the intellectual equivalent of praising a car because the radio plays, while the engine is on fire and the brakes are failing.

"But it works" Fallacy Example: "When she pointed out that millions of Americans can't afford healthcare, he responded with the 'but it works' fallacy. 'We have the best hospitals in the world!' he said. 'Capitalism works!' He was in the best hospital, ignoring that she couldn't afford to get in. The system was working great—for him. That's kind of the point."

by Dumu The Void February 15, 2026

"But It Works" Fallacy

A fallacy where someone defends a dysfunctional system, practice, or institution by pointing to its functional outcomes, ignoring the human and ecological costs, the alternatives that might work better, and the unsustainable nature of the "success." Classic in defenses of late-stage capitalism: "But it works!" while pointing to technological innovation or GDP growth, ignoring inequality, ecological collapse, labor exploitation, and the fact that "works" is doing a lot of ideological work. The fallacy lies in treating partial functionality as full justification, immediate outcomes as long-term sustainability, and selective metrics as comprehensive evaluation. It's the logical form of "the economy is doing great" while the planet burns and people struggle to afford housing.

"But It Works" Fallacy "Amazon delivers packages in hours—capitalism works! That's the 'But It Works' Fallacy. Works for whom? At what cost? For how long? Delivery speed doesn't excuse warehouse conditions, environmental impact, or destroyed local economies. 'It works' is not an argument—it's a confession that you're not counting the costs."

by Dumu The Void February 28, 2026