Noun - par·son \ ˈpär-sᵊn \
Definition: Someone who is woke and preaches the truth about a matter.
The original definition from the 13th century applied to a priest of an independent church that was not under the control of a larger organization. Parson came from the from Latin word persona, literally meaning, "person" with authority.
The title of Parson fell out of mainstream usage in the 19th century and increasingly so as religion fell out of favor in the 21st century. However, due to social media presence of celebrities, as well as the recognition of historical black figures from the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, many famous "Parsons" have taken the spotlight, bringing the word back into favorable usage and separating itself from its original definition into a broader term for a preacher.
Famous Parsons include:
Lucy Parsons (1853–1942) Activist, anarchist, and writer who stood up for minorities and women's rights, challenging the racist and sexist sentiment in America.
Karyn Parsons (1966 - Current) Famous actor from the "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Founded the Sweet Blackberry organization used to reach children and give a voice to lesser-known African-American figures.
Jim Parsons (1973-Current) TV’s Highest paid openly gay actor is known for playing Sheldon Cooper in the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. Was accepted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 11, 2015.
Definition: Someone who is woke and preaches the truth about a matter.
The original definition from the 13th century applied to a priest of an independent church that was not under the control of a larger organization. Parson came from the from Latin word persona, literally meaning, "person" with authority.
The title of Parson fell out of mainstream usage in the 19th century and increasingly so as religion fell out of favor in the 21st century. However, due to social media presence of celebrities, as well as the recognition of historical black figures from the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, many famous "Parsons" have taken the spotlight, bringing the word back into favorable usage and separating itself from its original definition into a broader term for a preacher.
Famous Parsons include:
Lucy Parsons (1853–1942) Activist, anarchist, and writer who stood up for minorities and women's rights, challenging the racist and sexist sentiment in America.
Karyn Parsons (1966 - Current) Famous actor from the "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Founded the Sweet Blackberry organization used to reach children and give a voice to lesser-known African-American figures.
Jim Parsons (1973-Current) TV’s Highest paid openly gay actor is known for playing Sheldon Cooper in the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. Was accepted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 11, 2015.
Person: I don't understand why it's called the "Black Lives Matter" movement, don't all lives matter?"
Parson: Of course all lives matter, but there were 300 years of American history during which Black lives did not matter. Black Americans could not get fair trials, lynching was not uncommon because killing Black people was not officially a crime in the mid-twentieth century. That's not ancient history. The movement called Black Lives Matter has opened up a dialog of the social injustices of the Black population that are still taking place today in America."
Parson: Of course all lives matter, but there were 300 years of American history during which Black lives did not matter. Black Americans could not get fair trials, lynching was not uncommon because killing Black people was not officially a crime in the mid-twentieth century. That's not ancient history. The movement called Black Lives Matter has opened up a dialog of the social injustices of the Black population that are still taking place today in America."
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Get the sleeping partner mug.A little known phrase relating to lazy men who endeavour to undertake no work whatsoever unless it is to do with a Honda Civic.
General everyday tasks are treated as huge challenges and then celebrated profusely, usually with cannabis joints.
However, if work is required on the Civic auto mobile, hell and high water is moved to accomplish goals.
Malnutrition is often associated with those in a Civic Partnership as the subject cannot afford to eat properly due to the over exasperated running costs attributed to maintaining the Civic. Premium grade fuel is often bought using various methods of financial credit to ensure that the car does not suffer from a lack of octane and low down power.
Civic partnership is often characterised by compulsive behaviour relating to the cleanliness and upkeep of the vehicle, however, personal hygiene standards often suffer as the user often only has enough time to bathe, clean and eat poorly as car maintenance dictates personal schedules.
One suffering from Civic Partnership can often be witnessed to sit in a vehicle, sometimes for up to 15 minutes after a journey has ceased. This is to ensure all is in perfect working order before the carriage is exited. Wing mirrors are folded in, all dials and switches are returned to the off position and any crumbs removed and consumed.
Those suffering from the ailment are very hostile when challenged about the condition, so please be careful when approaching the subject.
General everyday tasks are treated as huge challenges and then celebrated profusely, usually with cannabis joints.
However, if work is required on the Civic auto mobile, hell and high water is moved to accomplish goals.
Malnutrition is often associated with those in a Civic Partnership as the subject cannot afford to eat properly due to the over exasperated running costs attributed to maintaining the Civic. Premium grade fuel is often bought using various methods of financial credit to ensure that the car does not suffer from a lack of octane and low down power.
Civic partnership is often characterised by compulsive behaviour relating to the cleanliness and upkeep of the vehicle, however, personal hygiene standards often suffer as the user often only has enough time to bathe, clean and eat poorly as car maintenance dictates personal schedules.
One suffering from Civic Partnership can often be witnessed to sit in a vehicle, sometimes for up to 15 minutes after a journey has ceased. This is to ensure all is in perfect working order before the carriage is exited. Wing mirrors are folded in, all dials and switches are returned to the off position and any crumbs removed and consumed.
Those suffering from the ailment are very hostile when challenged about the condition, so please be careful when approaching the subject.
Q: So is he (the subject) cooking a slap up dinner tonight then?
A: No mate, strictly pasta and pesto as he's suffering from Civic Partnership.
Q:So is he off to spend that money on some nice new clothes then?
A: No, just to buy a t shirt from ASDA. His Civic Partnership is really taking hold now, he cant buy anything other than hi octane petrol and its driving him to bankruptcy!
Q. Did he take that nice girl out for a meal then?
A: Nah, he bought a new air filter because of his Civic Partnership.
A: No mate, strictly pasta and pesto as he's suffering from Civic Partnership.
Q:So is he off to spend that money on some nice new clothes then?
A: No, just to buy a t shirt from ASDA. His Civic Partnership is really taking hold now, he cant buy anything other than hi octane petrol and its driving him to bankruptcy!
Q. Did he take that nice girl out for a meal then?
A: Nah, he bought a new air filter because of his Civic Partnership.
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Get the Business Partner mug.Dude, why dont you marry Haley?
Because we're in a domestic partnership and I can book it if I ever feel the need!
Because we're in a domestic partnership and I can book it if I ever feel the need!
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