mock outrage

A faked display of righteous or resentful anger mixed with a small amount of actual anger caused by embarrassment, for example when somebody says what everybody is thinking. Standard modus operandi in early 21st Century American politics, very commonly seen on political blogs.

A comment by a upper-middle class mother of a potential Army recruit that "the army is not for our people" caused a lot of mock outrage on liberal weblogs.

by jmcolberg September 10, 2005

Manufactured Outrage

A falsified righteous outrage at things that are basically unimportant and meaningless, frequently employed by politicians, political activists, or the media. Politicians and talking heads use it to garner support for their causes, to claim the moral high ground and to tar their opponents; the media often just uses it in a cynical bid to increase ratings.

Manufactured outrages of note include Nipplegate, the Monica Lewinski scandal, the 2009 tea partys, backmasked satanic lyrics, lapel pin controversies...

Just about any time you hear any politician, activist, or radio show host getting outraged about anything, really. The louder and angrier they get, the harder they're working at manufacturing it.

by Aquillion2 May 20, 2009

Are you ready for the outrage?

Commonly used before an event that will cause controversy begins.

Are you ready for the outrage?

"Yeah boy lets do this"

by polopolo January 16, 2010

Selective Outrage

1) Outrage against a moment/incident that is aligned to your ideology
2) Not being neutral
3) Using your own filter in mind to accept few news and rejecting another

John - "Hey you know that, a priest was lynched by people infront of police; I guess he was doing robbery anyways. Why so hue and cry?!"
Again John - "Shout! Shout! Police officers killed two people in custody without any proof."
Sam - "You are full of selective outrage."

by stpune June 26, 2020

power outrage

The feeling of sheer anger and helplessness when you realize the power has just gone out.

This is more than a power outage... it's a power outrage.

I hate this ice storm. I hope it doesn't cause a power outrage.

by gmcqueen January 12, 2011

Recreational outrage

An act of indulgence, publicly expressing your opinion in an argument that seems constroversial, yet lacks any adverse arguments.

Patting yourself on the back for expressing outrage for a topic in which the point you are making is obvious.

"This Male feminist was undulfing in recreational outrage just to get some vegan pussy"

by Uch June 2, 2017

phony outrage

Illegitimately shaming others to claim moral superiority.

Those black people are always up to no good aren't they Susan?

No Megan, you know good and well they aren't the only ones who do that type of stuff. I'm sick of your phony outrage to make yourself look better.

by Dheez Nutz March 4, 2014