postmodernism

A philosophy which plays games with knowledge, postmodernism positions itself as the striving of ironic and nihilistic thought towards the meltdown of "enlightened" modern opinion, which pans out to be merely Christianity in disguise. Indeed, while Christianity marks the coming of Christ as a world-shaking event of cosmic proportions, postmodernism merely points to the numerous weaknesses in the Enlightenment's armor and calmly states, along with Hegel, "God is dead. May God help us all." Pontius Pilate was Nietzsche's ancestor, and Nietzsche was the grandfather of postmodernism. In fact, the central question of postmodernism is the same question spoken by Pontius Pilate to Jesus: "What is truth?" (John 18:38).

"Terry Gilliam's film adaptation of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is too absurdly decadent to not be the epitome of postmodernism!"

by Soul King Pusher January 6, 2017

Postmodernist Scumbag

Everyone on Planet Earth.

Hey dude, is there anyone alive who isn't some postmodernist scumbag?

by Novacane347 June 17, 2012

powmod

underground experimental music artist who makes programs that make all the music for him. Last seen on record label records.

"did you hear that new song from powmod that makes that bone in the base of you neck vibrate? wtf"

by bomwoq January 9, 2005

postmodern

whatever you want it to mean. A generation X that thinks outside of the box or has abandoned many if not all of the norms/precepts of a postwar generation

He said "no i'm not going to the wedding, photoshop me in later" well that's a bit too postmodern!

by planit August 23, 2005

postmodern

Postmodern is a term that therefore refers to violations of whatever laws or theories or traditions or established thoughts even before they were created. Postmodern is whatever you want the truths to be. They will always be true to you anyways. So what? Who cares! This is deviance.

Postmodern mind-buggler: You are a stranger. Are you a part of the society of not?

by mhattsh September 7, 2007

postmodernist construct

a meaningless, ridiculous, or counter-factual idea that has been created and promoted by pretentious, logically-challenged people

Intersectionality is a postmodernist construct

by bws92082 November 1, 2017

Postmodern gothic

A sub-genre of gothic literature that features postmodern undertones. Postmodern gothic novels are often reflective of society post 2000, highlighting fears of the loss of self, commercialism, terrorism and technology. The term "postmodern gothic" was not in use much until recent years, and became especially popular when used to describe the fictional novella "Bittersweet Symphony" by author Rebecca McNutt. Postmodern gothics are especially popular with hipsters, up-and-coming-lawyers and businessmen.

"Wow, man! This postmodern gothic is so eye-opening, the way it describes the evils of advertising and corporate greed!"

"I prefer legal thrillers over gothics, especially postmodern gothics. I hate books set in the 21st Century."

by ChickenHappy322 April 22, 2018