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"Pulling a Bruce" refers to the behavior of an irresponsible friend who, in a moment of emotional turmoil or inadequacy, uses a "friend" as an emotional surrogate to express and manipulate their feelings. The person in question (the "Brucer") often attempts to shame their friend for not recognizing their personal struggles—particularly related to failed relationships, such as a divorce prompted by infidelity. This term also suggests a broader pattern of lack of personal responsibility and emotional maturity, where the "Brucer" fails to address their own issues while projecting their emotional pain onto others. In more extreme cases, "Pulling a Bruce" can also be seen as a form of escapism, where the individual distracts themselves with voyeuristic behaviors or attempts to compensate for personal deficiencies by finding fault in others.
"Pulling a Bruce" refers to the behavior of an irresponsible friend who, in a moment of emotional turmoil or inadequacy, uses a "friend" as an emotional surrogate to express and manipulate their feelings. The person in question (the "Brucer") often attempts to shame their friend for not recognizing their personal struggles—particularly related to failed relationships, such as a divorce prompted by infidelity. This term also suggests a broader pattern of lack of personal responsibility and emotional maturity, where the "Brucer" fails to address their own issues while projecting their emotional pain onto others. In more extreme cases, "Pulling a Bruce" can also be seen as a form of escapism, where the individual distracts themselves with voyeuristic behaviors or attempts to compensate for personal deficiencies by finding fault in others.
After spending the whole night guilt-tripping Jessica for not telepathically knowing about his divorce, then crying into a pint while watching planes like they owed him child support, Bruce was definitely pulling a Bruce.”
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When someone arrogantly sabotages their own business or project through overconfident blunders, like picking unnecessary fights, making baseless claims, or alienating partners, only to watch it all backfire spectacularly. Often involves hiding behind excuses while the competition thrives.
“Dude, starting that petty lawsuit against your rivals just because your ego got bruised? You’re totally pulling a Rife—now your company’s reputation is in the trash.”
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Eddie loved spending time with his beloved daughter Kiki, but he was lonely, and keen to get to know Caroline. Even though he hated the idea of "pulling a menaka," at Uncle Thilak's booze night, he decided to slip away, and take Caronline up on her invitation to meet at the Silk lounge.
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Get the Pulling an Andrew mug.When a man fists himself whilst jerking off, using one hand for each. When the jerk-off hand is farthest from the body, the fisting hand is the farthest in his ass, and vice versa.
by John Kankle November 9, 2025
Get the Pulling the rope mug.a term used to describe somebody engaging in really edgy behavior, typically in relation to bomb threats or arson jokes. This term should be used to discourage edgy jokes or actions, as Pylant was not a very good man. Bonus points if the recipient is gay or Canadian.
if they continue, or actually go through with one of their jokes, then you should probably find a new friend.
if they continue, or actually go through with one of their jokes, then you should probably find a new friend.
P1: Heh, I'm gonna call in a bomb threat to the school.
P2: Come on, dude, you're pulling a Pylant. You're above edgy jokes.
P2: Come on, dude, you're pulling a Pylant. You're above edgy jokes.
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