Someone whose only purpose in conversation is to argue/criticize about the nuances, technicalities and factualities of a statement rather than simply acknowledging the other person's general point and moving on. The said someone will likely come off as aloof, annoying, condescending and overly skeptical. Such sort of people are often SJWs or pedants and found predominantly on Reddit, Twitter, YouTube comments or some other online community.
Of course don't get me wrong, being the devil's advocate is vital for critical thinking and impartiality, but there are plenty of occasions when somebody's point or remark is better left off standing on its own. Sometimes a chill atmosphere has already been established and it seems rather unfitting to ruin it with an overly sober rebuttal. Sometimes you just wanna shoot the breeze without seriously getting into something, y'know?
Of course don't get me wrong, being the devil's advocate is vital for critical thinking and impartiality, but there are plenty of occasions when somebody's point or remark is better left off standing on its own. Sometimes a chill atmosphere has already been established and it seems rather unfitting to ruin it with an overly sober rebuttal. Sometimes you just wanna shoot the breeze without seriously getting into something, y'know?
EXAMPLE 1: This is the last time I'm posting in that community. I just wanted to share my heartfelt thoughts but the people there were all argue no accord.
EXAMPLE 2:
Me, shooting the breeze: Honestly, I think dreams reflect all of our unconscious desires that we normally wouldn't realize when we're awake, I'd recommend reading a bit on psychoanalysis, it's some interesting shit
Overly sober Individual: The subconscious isn't scientifically proven, FYI. We can only make deductions through empirical evidence such as neurological patterns within the brain.
Me: Ok dude.
EXAMPLE 2:
Me, shooting the breeze: Honestly, I think dreams reflect all of our unconscious desires that we normally wouldn't realize when we're awake, I'd recommend reading a bit on psychoanalysis, it's some interesting shit
Overly sober Individual: The subconscious isn't scientifically proven, FYI. We can only make deductions through empirical evidence such as neurological patterns within the brain.
Me: Ok dude.
by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian November 06, 2021
a usually friendless male between the ages of 15-30 who lives with his mom he reads his eragon books for half the day and the rest of the day he plays wizard games on the internet. he is very knowledgeable about dragons and medieval weapons. he spends his Friday nights watching "the history of dragons" on the history channel... he is also very annoying.
by uknowitt June 24, 2010
Ha! Well, that's great! It's a good thing that you don't care about other people's kids living because... Eheh, they are not doing THAT anymore! RIGHT!?
Hym "Well... Now hold on a second... That's not 'ALL we care about...' Because clearly you care about NOT HAVING TO EXPLAIN WHY THOSE KIDS ARE DEAD. But don't worry Mr. President, like always, I'll do it for you (as I do so love to set the record straight)... IN THE NEXT POST!"
by Hym Iam February 22, 2025
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by Gracer123 February 21, 2022
A term used by many in Jacksonville FL to describe a house address joke between people. Originating from the game epicskidmarks, this term is fairly used to make fun of fat people.
by Im better than aceu :) April 19, 2022
This is the national yes day.
It's celebrated on July the first and it's a day where everybody have to answer yes to an incoming question. Even from random people.
It's celebrated on July the first and it's a day where everybody have to answer yes to an incoming question. Even from random people.
Ex: National yes day of all.
Person 1 : would you like to go to the parc to run a bit ?
Person 2: yes here is the example
Person 1 : would you like to go to the parc to run a bit ?
Person 2: yes here is the example
by Wondercaker February 28, 2023