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by hipster_kermit July 8, 2025
Get the Silly-ism mug.A type of religion followed by Benists. They worship a god known as Ben. Yep, just Ben. They are known for the practice of Wukieomplex, in order to reach a state of nirvana/heaven known as True Spleebent.
They have a bible-like Google Doc known as the Bory Of Sten, which is a retelling of The Paris Apartment but with Ben as the main character.
Important characters within the Bory Of Sten include Ben Grimes, Stitien, a Brick Wall, Sploobentbutterfly, a licked Skeleton, an 8 Month Old Child, Jeff The Land Shark, Peely, Vegeta (Who is tarm and woasty), Scout, Soldier, Pyro, Demoman, Heavy, Engineer, Medic, Sniper, Spy, Freaky Fergus, and WD Gaster.
They have a bible-like Google Doc known as the Bory Of Sten, which is a retelling of The Paris Apartment but with Ben as the main character.
Important characters within the Bory Of Sten include Ben Grimes, Stitien, a Brick Wall, Sploobentbutterfly, a licked Skeleton, an 8 Month Old Child, Jeff The Land Shark, Peely, Vegeta (Who is tarm and woasty), Scout, Soldier, Pyro, Demoman, Heavy, Engineer, Medic, Sniper, Spy, Freaky Fergus, and WD Gaster.
Christian: "I follow the word of Christianity"
Benist: "I follow the word of Ben-ism."
Christian: "...What?"
Ben: "Benjour."
Benist: "I follow the word of Ben-ism."
Christian: "...What?"
Ben: "Benjour."
by The Freaky Demoman July 29, 2025
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ie. hurling yourself down a flight of stairs; "falling" into traffic
ie. hurling yourself down a flight of stairs; "falling" into traffic
by Merry Peachy Kingfisher August 12, 2025
Get the pasquarelli-ism mug.Failure to meet even low expectations for new content by introducing unnecessary time-gates, paywalls, and restrictions;
or, a general absence of forethought or quality;
or, a recurring pattern in the development of the game Infinity Nikki, as published by the company Infold.
or, a general absence of forethought or quality;
or, a recurring pattern in the development of the game Infinity Nikki, as published by the company Infold.
“The new housing feature is just another case of Infold-ism. I set aside the day to play around with new content only to be out of things to do within the first 15 minutes.”
by Matchavoid September 3, 2025
Get the Infold-ism mug.A gotcha-ism is a type of fallacious statement or rhetorical tactic used to shame, demean, or discredit a person based on a choice they made. It often implies that the individual is hypocritical, incompetent, or inherently bad, thereby painting them in a negative light. This fallacy typically hinges on the suggestion that the targeted individual will regret their decision or be blamed for a perceived wrongdoing, thereby invoking guilt or shame.
Key Characteristics of Gotcha-ism
Misrepresentation
Gotcha-ism often relies on a distorted or incomplete portrayal of someone’s actions or choices. The speaker exaggerates or twists facts to reinforce a narrative that the target is fundamentally flawed or at fault.
Appeal to Shame
This tactic leverages negative emotions—like guilt, embarrassment, or regret—to pressure the target into feeling responsible for an outcome, regardless of the true complexity or context.
Disregard for Cause and Effect
Gotcha-ism overlooks the nuanced factors leading to a decision. Instead of considering context or rationale, the speaker focuses on a simplistic or one-sided conclusion meant to vilify the target.
Combination of Multiple Fallacies
It frequently combines other logical fallacies—such as straw man (misrepresenting an argument), ad hominem (attacking a person’s character rather than the argument), or false cause (confusing correlation with causation)—to strengthen its misleading message.
Key Characteristics of Gotcha-ism
Misrepresentation
Gotcha-ism often relies on a distorted or incomplete portrayal of someone’s actions or choices. The speaker exaggerates or twists facts to reinforce a narrative that the target is fundamentally flawed or at fault.
Appeal to Shame
This tactic leverages negative emotions—like guilt, embarrassment, or regret—to pressure the target into feeling responsible for an outcome, regardless of the true complexity or context.
Disregard for Cause and Effect
Gotcha-ism overlooks the nuanced factors leading to a decision. Instead of considering context or rationale, the speaker focuses on a simplistic or one-sided conclusion meant to vilify the target.
Combination of Multiple Fallacies
It frequently combines other logical fallacies—such as straw man (misrepresenting an argument), ad hominem (attacking a person’s character rather than the argument), or false cause (confusing correlation with causation)—to strengthen its misleading message.
Candy and the Dentist
“The kids wanted one piece of candy, their dentist said ‘Well you’re the one who decided to eat candy don’t come to my office complaining when your whole mouth rots out from the sugar!’”
Revised: “The children asked for a piece of candy. The dentist snapped, ‘You chose to eat candy, so don’t come crying to my office when all your teeth rot from the sugar!’”
Coin Collector Club
“The coin collector club voted in a new president to stop wasteful spending. The opposition stated ‘You get what you voted for don’t come crying when they remove the funding for doughnuts and coffee you enjoy.’”
Revised: “The coin collector club elected a new president to curb wasteful spending. The opposition warned, ‘Well, you asked for it. Don’t complain when they cut funding for the coffee and doughnuts you love.’”
Additional Examples of Gotcha-ism
Gaming Console Purchase
“You insisted on buying that new gaming console instead of saving your money. Don’t blame me when you’re broke and can’t afford to go out with your friends.”
Work from Home Decision
“You chose to work from home because you thought it would be easier. Don’t come griping about being isolated and missing office perks.”
Pet Adoption
“You decided to adopt a puppy. Don’t act surprised when you’re sleep-deprived and cleaning up messes all day—it’s your own fault.”
Restaurant Choice
“You wanted to try that fancy restaurant. Don’t complain about how expensive it is when the bill arrives.”
“The kids wanted one piece of candy, their dentist said ‘Well you’re the one who decided to eat candy don’t come to my office complaining when your whole mouth rots out from the sugar!’”
Revised: “The children asked for a piece of candy. The dentist snapped, ‘You chose to eat candy, so don’t come crying to my office when all your teeth rot from the sugar!’”
Coin Collector Club
“The coin collector club voted in a new president to stop wasteful spending. The opposition stated ‘You get what you voted for don’t come crying when they remove the funding for doughnuts and coffee you enjoy.’”
Revised: “The coin collector club elected a new president to curb wasteful spending. The opposition warned, ‘Well, you asked for it. Don’t complain when they cut funding for the coffee and doughnuts you love.’”
Additional Examples of Gotcha-ism
Gaming Console Purchase
“You insisted on buying that new gaming console instead of saving your money. Don’t blame me when you’re broke and can’t afford to go out with your friends.”
Work from Home Decision
“You chose to work from home because you thought it would be easier. Don’t come griping about being isolated and missing office perks.”
Pet Adoption
“You decided to adopt a puppy. Don’t act surprised when you’re sleep-deprived and cleaning up messes all day—it’s your own fault.”
Restaurant Choice
“You wanted to try that fancy restaurant. Don’t complain about how expensive it is when the bill arrives.”
by xlioilx444 February 11, 2025
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Aspects of the religion include glazing of our gracious leader Jeff Chowder. Accepting that there can only be one sexy, abstinence(*Unless with the all sexy one). A cultural dance must be preformed every night(*Either Anaconda or his infamous shimmy shimmy wave.)
Aspects of the religion include glazing of our gracious leader Jeff Chowder. Accepting that there can only be one sexy, abstinence(*Unless with the all sexy one). A cultural dance must be preformed every night(*Either Anaconda or his infamous shimmy shimmy wave.)
We, the devoted followers of Sexy-ism, recognize that there is only one true embodiment of sexiness—Jeff Chowder—and it is our duty to glaze in his honor, dance in his name, and bask in the radiance of his unparalleled allure.
by Follower of Sexy-ism February 18, 2025
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this religion believes that every religion is infinitely correct and incorrect due to the multiverse theory
this religion believes that every religion is infinitely correct and incorrect due to the multiverse theory
for example, to the followers of binnie-ism this universe could be the one where judaism is correct but the next universe over it mite be christianity or pastafarianism etc.
by bin man June 30, 2024
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