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We Have to Make the Operating Model Work

A phrase often said by a person, usually a person in a management role, who requires specific tasks to be completed but does not have the knowledge or skill set to complete the task his or herself.
A head chef was hired despite having no cooking experience and told me to cook a new chicken platter. When I asked at what temperature should I cook the chicken, the chef replied "We Have to Make the Operating Model Work."

I was given a task to build a gingerbread house with only a dirty q-tip and a used condom. When I asked my manager in what fucked up world this makes any sense, he replied "We Have to Make the Operating Model Work."
by GrimReaper408 April 1, 2025
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An extension of the security mode concept to whole societies or communities. When a social group experiences prolonged instability, threat, or trauma, it can enter a collective security mode—prioritizing safety, order, and cohesion over freedom, creativity, and dissent. Institutions tighten, outsiders are suspected, and conformity becomes a virtue. The theory explains how entire nations can shift toward authoritarianism during crises, and how communities can remain stuck in defensive postures long after the threat has passed. Exiting social security mode requires not just material safety but also collective rituals of healing and trust‑rebuilding.
Theory of the Social Security Mode Example: “After the terrorist attacks, the country entered social security mode: surveillance expanded, dissent was labeled unpatriotic, and immigrants faced suspicion for years—even when statistics showed the original threat had been contained.”
by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 25, 2026
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nibba, beast mode

this means major homicide is about to happen, nibba ( gay human being ) and beast mode ( being a furious human being ) do not go well together and ends up in men being seks'd horribly, please stay away and run whenever you hear this word.
NIBBA, BEAST MODE: ACTIVATE
Oh no! run or you will be pregnant
*teleports behind you* too late, sorry kiddo but you're within my reach, nothing personal.
by an0niim0u55 May 6, 2018
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FNAF World but it's 10 times harder than Hard Mode

A alternative word for "Big men with their genitalia hanging loose"

Normally used in schools, homes, and giant cemeteries.
I like big men with their genitalia hanging loose, I like "FNAF World but it's 10 times harder than Hard Mode"
by rgawsfgserwah June 30, 2023
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A cynical observation that, on social media and internet platforms, the official record of events—who was banned, what content was removed, what narratives are preserved—is controlled not by users but by those with power to delete, edit, and conceal. Moderators and administrators can erase evidence of their own abuses, fabricate justifications for bans, and shape community memory to favor their clique. The phrase warns that appeals to “the record” or “what really happened” are futile when those who control the record are the same people who caused the harm.
“History on Social Media and on the Internet is written by Moderators and Administrators.” Example: “When she tried to appeal her ban with screenshots, the mods deleted the evidence threads and said ‘we have no record of any harassment.’ History on social media is written by moderators and administrators.”
by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 28, 2026
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Airplane! mode

Da setting on yer smart phone where Siri tells you not to call her "Shirley" anytime you utter da "it must be da case" word.
Me: Hey Siri --- bring up "Lassie Come-Home" on archive.org.
Siri: I'm sorry --- that book has been pulled from the site due to copyright lawsuits.
Me (incredulously): Pulled due to copyright...?? THAT ancient classic?! Surely there must be some mistake!
Siri: There **isn't** a mistake --- and don't call me "Shirley".
Me: Ooops --- I see that I left my phone in "Airplane! mode".
P.S. Kidding aside, Siri apparently CAN INDEED be programmed to cheekily sass you back like this; here's what da Google-AI response had to say when I posed da question:

Yes, Siri can be programmed to respond with "And don't call me Shirley" when you say "Surely".
Here's how you can do it:
(1) Open the Shortcuts app: Launch the pre-installed Shortcuts application on your iPhone.

(2) Create a new shortcut: Tap the "+" button in the top right corner to create a new shortcut.

(3) Add a trigger: In the "New Shortcut" screen, tap "Add Action" and then search for and select "When I say".

(4) Enter the trigger phrase: Type "Surely" into the text field next to "When I say".

(5) Add the response action: Tap "Add Action" again and search for and select "Speak Text".

(6) Enter the response: In the "Speak Text" action, type in "And don't call me Shirley".

(7) Save the shortcut: Tap "Done" in the top right corner to save your new shortcut.

Now, whenever you say "Surely" to Siri, it should respond with "And don't call me Shirley".
by QuacksO August 12, 2025
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