A mix between pessimism and optimism, especially where the pessimism is utilized in order to make things seem better than they are. Opossumists also play dead when faced with danger.
1. Student 1: DUDE I FAILED THAT TEST OMG KILL ME
Teacher: You got a 78.
Student 1: Wait really?! Sweeet! Go opossumism!
2. Student 2: I definitely failed that test.
Teacher: Here is your 50...
Student 2: Eep *dead*
Teacher: You got a 78.
Student 1: Wait really?! Sweeet! Go opossumism!
2. Student 2: I definitely failed that test.
Teacher: Here is your 50...
Student 2: Eep *dead*
by opossumist March 10, 2011
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The practice of inserting a opossum into the rectum via pipe with the intention of deriving sexual gratification. Gerbilling often presents as a gateway to opossumming as individuals’ appetite for internal stimulation goes unsatisfied by smaller rodents. The opossum’s solitary, nocturnal tendencies make it particularly well suited for internal use though users report significantly more internal trauma compared to gerbilling.
The tender paws of the gerbil were no match for Rodney’s unique sexual demands. He soon turned to opossumming to satisfy his urges.
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Get the opossum kicking mug.A meth-ridden, dirty hick town in central Michigan. Home to mainly meth heads with an occasional heroin addict.
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Get the Owosso mug.Opossum ReachAround is a third wave punk band from Champaign, Illinois. They formed in 1997 when leader singer Koog Dancer teamed up with Bassist Ace Remington and his little brother- thrombonist Julian Trane. They soon hired a drummer who goes only by the name of Shocker. They infuse tradition German Black Forest Oompah Band music with New Orleans funeral dirge. Their music has been compared to the Rolling Stones, the Toadies, Flogging Molly, the Toy Dolls, Liuetenant Pigeon, the Meat Puppets, .38 Special, Type O Negative, Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, and the cast of Friends. They are currently on tour in Sweden. In their free time, the band enjoys Agave Wheat Ale, watching competitive curling on TV, and building custom pinewood derby cars for unfortunate children. Singles for the band include: "Three Horses and No Saddle", Jump over my Feelings", "Inside the Roof", "Fire Control Radar", "Tinfoil Hat", "New Beer at Old Settlers", "Floating on Substance Abuse", "Frankstick Lightning Rod", "Cane Toad Massacre", and "The Handyman's Bullet".
Did you see Opossum ReachAround last night at Friar Tuck's? It was like a koala bear crapped a rainbow in my brain. So awesome.
by pancreatic cancer February 10, 2010
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Opossum tail: Brian was fucking Shelley in the ass, and left his condom hanging out of her ass when he nutted.
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