A person who follows a political ideology uncritically, adopting views, slogans, or positions based on the information—or misinformation—they are fed, rather than through independent reasoning or research. Sheepists are often characterized by conformity, repetition of talking points, and resistance to questioning the “flock’s” narrative.
Adjective form: sheepist (“That was a sheepist argument, straight off the party’s leaflet.”)
Etymology:
From sheep (an animal noted for flocking and uncritical following of a leader) + -ist (denoting a follower, adherent, or advocate). Coined in the 21st century as a pejorative to describe individuals whose political loyalty resembles herd behavior.
Creator: John Kennard
Adjective form: sheepist (“That was a sheepist argument, straight off the party’s leaflet.”)
Etymology:
From sheep (an animal noted for flocking and uncritical following of a leader) + -ist (denoting a follower, adherent, or advocate). Coined in the 21st century as a pejorative to describe individuals whose political loyalty resembles herd behavior.
Creator: John Kennard
“He calls himself a patriot, but his sheepist devotion to party lines means he never actually questions the policies.”
“The debate quickly devolved into sheepist bleating, with no one daring to step outside the party narrative.”
“Independent thought is the cure for sheepist politics.”
“The debate quickly devolved into sheepist bleating, with no one daring to step outside the party narrative.”
“Independent thought is the cure for sheepist politics.”
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Get the Sheepredmond mug.1. A person who positions themselves as the “protector” or ally of victims in order to dodge suspicion, scrutiny, or collective blame for the very problem they benefit from or contribute to.
• They loudly decry or “call out” a bad actor or group (e.g., online predators, corrupt officials, toxic workplace culture) not because they genuinely care about the victims, but because it shields them from being lumped in with the accused.
• The performance of sympathy acts like camouflage: by barking at the wolves, the sheepdog convinces the flock that they’re trustworthy—even when their motives are questionable.
2. A rhetorical deflection technique where someone takes a “hero stance” against a hated issue to shift attention away from their own involvement, complicity, or association with it.
• They loudly decry or “call out” a bad actor or group (e.g., online predators, corrupt officials, toxic workplace culture) not because they genuinely care about the victims, but because it shields them from being lumped in with the accused.
• The performance of sympathy acts like camouflage: by barking at the wolves, the sheepdog convinces the flock that they’re trustworthy—even when their motives are questionable.
2. A rhetorical deflection technique where someone takes a “hero stance” against a hated issue to shift attention away from their own involvement, complicity, or association with it.
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They patrol the pasture, barking when anyone strays from the approved path, keeping the flock moving in sync with the rules.
They patrol the pasture, barking when anyone strays from the approved path, keeping the flock moving in sync with the rules.
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Namely someone who doesn’t like to spend money, he will make every effort not to buy his mates a drink at the bar. Has even been caught using disguises to get out of this responsibility. Frequently orders drinks then runs to the toilet and hides. A typical example is the great Daniel C from North London, the only man to complete a rubix cube in his pocket
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