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Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain

Derived from "The Wizard of Oz," while in the movie, the phrase is intended to mean "don't pay any attention to the wizard not being real," it has evolved into a more literal and deeper phrase in modern times.
The fundamental moral lesson of the "Wizard of Oz" is that you MUST follow, follow, follow the "yellow bricked road" to success with your friends who have no brains, no hearts and no courage. Follow the "yellow bricked road to success (the Emerald City) no matter the cost." The Emerald City representing "utopia" or an oasis like (based in illusion) paradise. Follow the road no matter what to the "Emerald City" and when you ultimately realize your entire journey has been for naught, for a lie, for a fake made up imaginary oasis, you are to remember most importantly of all to ""pay no attention to that man behind the curtain"" or "remember to forget that it's all been for a lie."

In the new movie 'Wicked' the entire plot relies on you following your programming and always remembering to forget that the Emerald City has always been fake, the wizard has never been real. Thus, the entirety of the plot is based on a lie and falls apart RAPIDLY if you don't remember to forget.
by SerenityJosh March 7, 2025
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Now That I have Your Attention

A phrase that always follows a ragebait comment or statement when the person who said it wants to be heard.

This usually doesn't work, and will in fact often results in you getting punched, or ignored at the very least.
Guy: "Skyrim is overrated"

Crowd: "What the fuck did you just say"

Guy: "Now that I have your attention..."
by Ubeenbamboozledson April 9, 2025
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Throwing Attention

When you want attention sooo bad you start throwing a hissy (usually seen amongst children but some rare adults are known to throw attention when they don't get their way)
Man, my kid was up in arms yesterday throwing attention like it was everybody's business; I had to get up and get him to settle down.

Man, this dude at work was throwing attention cause I wouldn't accept an expired gift card like dafuq?!
by Poonani Galosh December 21, 2022
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attent

why do you not attent me like you used to
by hamz December 23, 2022
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Attention Grabber

Someone who loos for attention most times their names start with a and end with an i
by Niahhh January 12, 2023
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