A female who believes in feminism (normally the extremist tumblrina or sjw variety) and being equal to (or greater than in some cases) men only when it is beneficial to them.
Selective Feminism User: "I believe in equality for women because men are oppressive rapist scum."
Man: "Alright. Waiter, can we split the bill?"
Selective Feminism User: "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO TREAT A LADY YOU RUDE ASSHOLE"
Man: "Alright. Waiter, can we split the bill?"
Selective Feminism User: "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO TREAT A LADY YOU RUDE ASSHOLE"
by Glad2BAGland August 12, 2014
Get the selective feminism mug.Something you "can't" do because you don't want to do it. Something you can get others to do by making believe you can't do it.
When asked to do laundry they put all the white clothes in on hot and then put a brand new red sweatshirt in too. The result was all the white laundry was pink and they were banned from touching the laundry ever again...they could wash laundry but didn't want to so they applied "selective incompetence " to get out of ever being asked again.
by Murphwish July 9, 2016
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Fatigue which is used as an excuse when one does not want to perform undesirable tasks such as work.
My co-worker claimed her Chronic Fatigue Syndrome kept her from coming to work, but she had no problems making it to the nightclubs. What she really has is Selective Fatigue Syndrome.
by viking maiden October 20, 2009
Get the Selective Fatigue Syndrome mug.The attitude of being introvert towards some people and/or situations but with the right stimulation, can be exhibit extrovert qualities as well.
I wonder why he is usually shy in the class but is very outgoing to strangers in trade fairs? He must be a selective introvert.
by QueenCityCebu.com October 12, 2019
Get the selective introvert mug.When the overall country (Britain) is used to spread the dissapointment or a failure of an individual region (Scotland/Ireland/Wales/but normally England). When regions pick and choose their Britishness to suit them.
When Henman loses a tennis match, it's a sad day for "Britain", not "England", and when Murray wins a match, it's a good day for "Britain" not "Scotland". Perhaps I'm biased (being a scot) but it always seems that way. Selective Britishness! Hah!
by Babelasc Scotland July 3, 2006
Get the selective britishness mug.Selectively choosing things to be Apathetic towards.
In other terms this can be interpreted as choosing selectively things to care about.
Through Selective Apathy, you do not feel Apathy towards everything but only at certain things so that you can say fuck it to some things and don't care about them but still care about others.
To employ empathy or care only when needed.
This can be to dismiss negative things and care or be empathetic about positive ones or dismiss negative things and care about personal things or similar combinations.
In other terms this can be interpreted as choosing selectively things to care about.
Through Selective Apathy, you do not feel Apathy towards everything but only at certain things so that you can say fuck it to some things and don't care about them but still care about others.
To employ empathy or care only when needed.
This can be to dismiss negative things and care or be empathetic about positive ones or dismiss negative things and care about personal things or similar combinations.
"Dude, you've lost your job, have no education and you smell."
"Selective Apathy man, who cares about that shit. I'm gutted that my team lost the league though. That's something to care about."
or
"Dude you just lost your leg".
"Don't care about that, it enabled me to eventually find a cure for that flesh eating disease and help others - Selective Apathy."
"Selective Apathy man, who cares about that shit. I'm gutted that my team lost the league though. That's something to care about."
or
"Dude you just lost your leg".
"Don't care about that, it enabled me to eventually find a cure for that flesh eating disease and help others - Selective Apathy."
by Selective Apathy July 10, 2009
Get the Selective Apathy mug.A curious disorder predominantly affecting the male gender that when their wife, girlfriend or mother is under the same roof or within yelling distance they suddenly become incapable of finding any of their own or shared belongings. Such as keys, remote controls, phones, chargers etc.
When Selective Finding Disorder (SFD) hits, this man is easily upset often resulting in child like temper tantrums that commonly engage an entire household in a frantic search to find this lost item. Most often finally being found in the SFD patients own pocket or right in front of his temporarily blinded eyes!
Note: Often associated with selective hearing
When Selective Finding Disorder (SFD) hits, this man is easily upset often resulting in child like temper tantrums that commonly engage an entire household in a frantic search to find this lost item. Most often finally being found in the SFD patients own pocket or right in front of his temporarily blinded eyes!
Note: Often associated with selective hearing
As DUDE leaves for work and quickly returns to the house yelling and screaming...
DUDE: Baby!!! Where are my keys?? I can't find them anywhere
BABY: Check your pockets!
DUDE: I Did... common help me find them
BABY: If I have to get up and look for you because of your Selective Finding Disorder and they end up
being in your pocket you are making dinner tonight!
DUDE: Baby!!! Where are my keys?? I can't find them anywhere
BABY: Check your pockets!
DUDE: I Did... common help me find them
BABY: If I have to get up and look for you because of your Selective Finding Disorder and they end up
being in your pocket you are making dinner tonight!
by Why Didn't I think Of That May 21, 2016
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