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Program Tripping

Program Tripping refers to a toxic dynamic within Alcoholics Anonymous, where there is a coercive culture that pressures members to conform to rigid interpretations of the program. This phenomenon often manifests in the following ways:

Coercive Conformity: Members may feel obligated to strictly adhere to the 12 steps and the group's expectations, with little room for personal interpretation or individual journey. Those who deviate from these norms may face social ostracism.

Harassment and Intimidation: Individuals expressing doubts or differing views may experience aggressive questioning or criticism, creating an environment of fear that discourages open sharing and vulnerability.

Escalation of Conflict: In extreme cases, members may resort to threatening behavior, including calling law enforcement on others in attempts to have them arrested or removed from the group. This escalation is deeply concerning and can create a hostile atmosphere that undermines the principles of support and compassion.

Social Consequences: Members who do not conform may face negative repercussions, such as isolation, bullying, or being targeted for public confrontation, which can severely impact their willingness to engage with the recovery process.

Impact on Recovery: Rather than fostering a safe and supportive environment, Program Tripping can lead to increased anxiety, reluctance to seek help, and ultimately, a detrimental effect on a member’s recovery journey.
Toxic people in AA program sometimes start Program Tripping on newcomers
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adenosine triphosphate

the primary energy-carrying molecule within cells, acting as the main energy currency for most cellular processes
When consumed in a metabolic process, adenosine triphosphate converts either to adenosine diphosphate (ADP) or to adenosine monophosphate (AMP).
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Guilt Tripping

Making someone for felling guilty for not doing something
Guy 1: "Guys I miss Izzie"
Guy 2: "What happened to Izzie?"
Guy 1: "Nothing i just miss her because she always has plans with her boyfriend"
That's guilt tripping (I didn't know how to include the word)
by J4C1< April 22, 2025
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The Triple Dipper

A triple dipper is when you have 2 fingers up the butt, mouth on the gooch, and 1 hand on the penis. stimulation goes crazy hence the term triple dipper.
“baby,thank you for buying me chilis im giving you the triple dipper when we get home ;)”
by alw458 March 19, 2026
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Power Tripping

The abuse of administrative or moderation authority to dominate, punish, or humiliate others. Power tripping often involves selectively enforcing rules, banning users for minor or invented infractions, and demanding deference from community members. It is driven by the intoxicating effect of authority without accountability. Power tripping is a major driver of clique mentality: mods often build cliques around themselves, using bans to eliminate critics and reward loyalists. When a server or subreddit feels like a dictatorship, power tripping is likely the cause.
Example: “The mod banned anyone who disagreed with his favorite streamer, then posted in the staff channel about ‘keeping the community safe.’ Power tripping: authority as ego fuel.”
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THE TRIPLE SPIKE NOW >:)

The Triple Spike Now is an iconic crashout by the Geometry Dash gamer Vortrox. In this crashout he goes insane and basically almost has a seizure in his chair after dying at 25% on Bloodbath, which is an extreme demon. In this crashout he says something like this. (text is down below)
*dies* THE TRIPLE SPIKE NOW >:), AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAAAA *gasps air* HAAAAAA *wheezes* *has a seizure*

*5 seconds later* NEW WORLD ORDER IS UPON US. RUN WHILE YOU STILL CAN

*another 5 seconds later* alright let's play bloodbath
by Communism Is Life May 17, 2025
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Retard Tripping

When you bug the fuck out and you’re also schizophrenic.
Ed Gein was really retard tripping when he killed his brother!
by Fish-bowl November 9, 2025
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