Discrete Self Model

The unspoken assumption behind most of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders): that every human is a neatly bounded, fully knowable individual who can be diagnosed like a glitchy toaster.

Used to justify labeling complex, context-driven human behavior as “disordered” while ignoring trauma, systems, relationships, and late-stage capitalism.

Symptoms may include:
• Taking your emotions personally
• Believing your thoughts are facts
• Assuming “normal” exists
• Diagnosing others on TikTok

Therapist: “Sounds like you might meet criteria for 296.89.”
Patient: “Or maybe I’m just rejecting the Discrete Self Model.”
Therapist: “…I’ll need to consult the DSM-6 for that.”

by seeing March 30, 2025

boomerang business model

A business model in which all profits from a good or service are returned to the consumers that generated them, with only compensation for operating costs extracted by the provider of the good or service.

A website based on a boomerang business model generates advertising revenue proportional to user traffic, then returns its profits to its users, keeping only the portion of advertising revenue equal to operating costs.

by Roland Eavey September 11, 2008

Role Model

A song by Eminem, in the Slim Shady LP, with an amazing beat

Go check it out

Eminem:"Don't you wanna grow up to be just like me?!"
-Eminem in Role Model

by Cuppen Muggen March 28, 2022

Ethical model

A person who not only encourages others to respect their own bodies and to love themselves by sharing their stories or using their platforms, but also consciously models for ethical fashion brands that help people, the environment, and animals.

My mission as an ethical model is to support the worldwide ethical fashion movement and women empowerment.

by Kiko H June 27, 2019

We Have to Make the Operating Model Work

A phrase often said by a person, usually a person in a management role, who requires specific tasks to be completed but does not have the knowledge or skill set to complete the task his or herself.

A head chef was hired despite having no cooking experience and told me to cook a new chicken platter. When I asked at what temperature should I cook the chicken, the chef replied "We Have to Make the Operating Model Work."

I was given a task to build a gingerbread house with only a dirty q-tip and a used condom. When I asked my manager in what fucked up world this makes any sense, he replied "We Have to Make the Operating Model Work."

by GrimReaper408 April 1, 2025

Pule Model

Person from Zagon, Slovenia who goes to Pule

You’re Pule Model.

by Marjan Simke Jordan October 27, 2021

alpha model

An alpha model is a person (male or female) who performs oral sex on members of the opposite sex.

"I'm so stoked that my new girlfriend is an alpha model."

by Potassium June 21, 2005