Literature 

Literature is the all-inclusive term used to describe instructions or other small-typed text found in various products in small booklets or otherwise. A classic example of "fine American literature" would be Johnson & Johnson's literature on their rectal thermometers (see below).

An example of American literature:

"Every Rectal Thermometer made by Johnson & Johnson is personally tested and then sanitized." -from literature of rectal thermometers made by Johnson and Johnson

Literature by Sid Barrett February 2, 2008

literateur 

One who is almost obnoxiously acquainted with literature, and frequently reminds others of this fact.

A 'literateur' would immediately recognize the Dickensian reference if one wrote the word "humble" as "'umble", and would make damn sure you knew he/she knew you knew.

literateur by Tuco Wilde January 12, 2008

literaturistic 

someone involved with literature.

like artistic - but with literature. "you are such a literaturistic person!"

literaturistic by Jessica Linsey February 13, 2009

beat literature 

A form of literature and writing. Short, staccato sentences that the author seems to have put to paper right after thinking them are characteristic for this type of writing. The writing seems to have a certain "beat" to it. It's most famous authors are Jack Kerouac and Hunter S. Thompson.

Dharma Bums by Kerouac is THE best beat literature out there.

beat literature by poetic_beatnik February 23, 2007

toilet literature 

newspapers, national geographic any magazine is good for toilet literature

A: Man it's part of the ritual u gotta read some shit u don't care about to take a good shit
B: Word...

or

C:I'm writing for the local newspaper....
D: <whispers to his mate> Toilet literature

toilet literature by Boojah3 July 23, 2011

The Literature 

Contains the ancient teachings of abstaining from activities that deplete your body of it's life essence. Ex: Masturbation and Sex.

Man 1: Hey bro have you been reading the literature?

Man 2: Nah, I wack it ten times a week.
Man 1: You should really read the literature and retain that life essence of yours.

The Literature by Krunkarot July 13, 2021

Doki Doki Literature Club 

It's very educational.

Bob: Have you played Doki Doki Literature Club yet?
Jim: What're you doing in my house?

Doki Doki Literature Club by Dodgy Postman January 9, 2022