(adjective)
Belittling and often insulting term for being absurdly optimistic and good-hearted, believing in a good world where everything works out for the best all tht time. Often in combination with being God-fearing and perceiving oneself standing on a higher moral ground than others.
See also: Daddy's Little Girl, Goody Two-Shoes
The word "Pollyannaish" is derived from "Pollyanna," the heroine of Eleanor H. Porter's famous novel "Pollyanna" (1913), whose outlook on life was one of absolute optimism and whose problems were always straightened out in the end.
(Disclaimer: Not very modern, but still an urban term.)
Belittling and often insulting term for being absurdly optimistic and good-hearted, believing in a good world where everything works out for the best all tht time. Often in combination with being God-fearing and perceiving oneself standing on a higher moral ground than others.
See also: Daddy's Little Girl, Goody Two-Shoes
The word "Pollyannaish" is derived from "Pollyanna," the heroine of Eleanor H. Porter's famous novel "Pollyanna" (1913), whose outlook on life was one of absolute optimism and whose problems were always straightened out in the end.
(Disclaimer: Not very modern, but still an urban term.)
"Although I've been raped and mishandled by a demon, I'm determined to remain optimistic, no matter what" is a perfect summation of being pollyannish.
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Similar to Godwin's law, which is a rule of internet discourse re: Hitler. Polly's law is an example of a logical fallacy.
Inspired by twitch streamer PollyPeople.
Similar to Godwin's law, which is a rule of internet discourse re: Hitler. Polly's law is an example of a logical fallacy.
Inspired by twitch streamer PollyPeople.
"Yeah, well okay, you're wrong because you support men using the women's bathroom!"
"Stop invoking Polly's Law. Geez."
"Stop invoking Polly's Law. Geez."
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Pig tail Polly is a girl of joy, who always wears pigtails, every girl wants to be like pigtail polly.pigtail pollys biggest passion is jonny boy.
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Get the mr pollard mug.I love polly seeds. What are polly seeds? Sunflower seeds are polly seeds! How did they get that name? Parrots say, "Polly want a cracker" and parrots eat sunflower seeds.... so they are called polly seeds!
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