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Lion of the Bayside

A ruler, leader, or guardian without followers, subjects, or purpose; a figure of power presiding over emptiness.

A symbol of majesty in isolation, evoking the paradox of authority where nothing exists to be ruled.

(figurative) Someone or something impressive yet ultimately unused, overlooked, or unnecessary.

Etymology: Coined phrase combining the lion, traditionally the “king of beasts,” with the bayside, symbolizing a place devoid of subjects to rule over.
After the company downsized, he sat in his executive office alone—a true Lion of the Bayside.

The half-finished luxury resort, towering over an empty shoreline, looked like a Lion of the Bayside.

She won the election in a town where no one stayed—her title felt like that of a Lion of the Bayside.

His talent was unmatched, but with no audience to witness it, he was a Lion of the Bayside.

The abandoned stadium stood majestic against the sea, like a Lion of the Bayside.

Power without purpose turns even the mightiest into a Lion of the Bayside.

Watching over empty streets during lockdown, the mayor felt like a Lion of the Bayside.

He trained for years in solitude, roaring into the void like a Lion of the Bayside.
by Barbagann September 2, 2025
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Lion Mess

A great soccer player from Portugal, his greatest rival is Cristian Ronald.
Did you see Lion Mess beat Cristian Ronald last night?
by arandomgdfurry December 20, 2022
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Lion

A top gay man more muscular than a twink but less heavy than a bear
"ugh Mike is such a twink"
"nah he's a lion, look at those abs"
by Nesqikkbb May 14, 2019
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Lion of War

Used as a racial slur against humans of african descent. Used mostly in 1500’s-1600’s.
Did you see that guy over there?”
“Yeah, he looks so dirty.”
“Must be a Lion of War; disgusting.”
by Krealor September 21, 2018
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Dandy Lion

Dandy Lion is someone who is sweet and caring, she would do anything to help anyone and loves everything. She probably loves hugs, food, and animals. She also loves to bring out her childish side and plays with her toys all the time.
I cant wait for a warm hug from dandy lion!”
by roxydandy October 11, 2021
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lion pizza chicken

mishearing of “lying piece of shit king
king, referring to loveandlight
“Im a lion pizza chicken!”
SAY IT AGAIN
“IM A LION PIZZA CHICKEN
by chickenlova February 10, 2024
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Lions Butter

The insatiable sense of optimism that overcomes you anytime the Detroit Lions do something that is less than absolutely horrible.

Like beer goggles, but for the NFL team under the Ford family’s grip of death.
Bob: What a Great Game! The Lions only lost by a Field goal. Things are looking up for the team this year.

Bill: Do you always keep your Lions Butter at room temperature, Bob?
by DownInTheDumps February 7, 2022
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