The fictional character a politician creates in order to win an election, complete with many lies and promises that will not be kept.
Everybody loved the Candidate Barack Obama. A brilliant speaker, extremely inspirational, and capable of making anyone scream with patriotism. However, while his presidency wasn't horrific, it wasn't nearly as good as he made us think it would be when he was the Candidate. He fumbled the handoff, the easiest play in sports, and gave us Trump and Biden. He needs to atone for that one.
by Publius0987 August 9, 2025
Get the Candidatemug. Pronunciation: can-DEET (similiar to "yeet")
Frequency (in current use): 1/10
Origin: French
Etymons: candid, adj; candidacy, n
1) The eponymous character of "Candide ou l'optimisme" by Voltaire, an optimistic man who repeatedly claims that we "live in the best of all possible worlds" and that "we must cultivate our garden". The book is philosophical, but ultimately a satire (so there's also a lady who lost one of her two buttcheeks because she ate it in it) and was banned because it was too controversial.
2) Born this very minute 23 years ago, Austro-German singer-songwriter, stylist, fashion icon and social media influencer Candide is known for her profound exploration of both the human psyche and eros through art and research. Popular because of her kindness and willingness to reach out and deep into other people, she has been known to hear people's life stories a mere five minutes after meeting them and uses these insights to fuel her art and understanding of the world. An amazing friend and wonderful person, according to those who know her, she continues onwards on her path towards beauty in a complex world.
Frequency (in current use): 1/10
Origin: French
Etymons: candid, adj; candidacy, n
1) The eponymous character of "Candide ou l'optimisme" by Voltaire, an optimistic man who repeatedly claims that we "live in the best of all possible worlds" and that "we must cultivate our garden". The book is philosophical, but ultimately a satire (so there's also a lady who lost one of her two buttcheeks because she ate it in it) and was banned because it was too controversial.
2) Born this very minute 23 years ago, Austro-German singer-songwriter, stylist, fashion icon and social media influencer Candide is known for her profound exploration of both the human psyche and eros through art and research. Popular because of her kindness and willingness to reach out and deep into other people, she has been known to hear people's life stories a mere five minutes after meeting them and uses these insights to fuel her art and understanding of the world. An amazing friend and wonderful person, according to those who know her, she continues onwards on her path towards beauty in a complex world.
by Sciolet August 26, 2018
Get the Candide, n.mug. Creepy Joe is too retarded to run for President. We need an underserving, unqualified nitwit to run in his place that we can boss around. Yes! We need a an Imposter Candidate
by Dirty Harry 2 August 20, 2024
Get the Imposter Candidatemug. A candidate representing a political party who seems highly unlikely to win, and although they are standing for office in good faith, may not be intending to campaign hard either. They usually do not have many resources, and may be political newcomers (or has-beens who are reluctant to leave politics). Their own organizations may not be willing or able to offer much support. As a result, they are usually not very visible on the campaign trail beyond putting up a few signs. In Quebec, the term for this type of candidate is “poteau” (post or pole), referring to signage on fenceposts or utility poles. Some may not campaign at all, just appearing on the ballot (“name on ballot”/NoB). Often this situation arises when a national political party wants to maintain its profile by running candidates in every district across the country, even ones that have traditionally shown little support.
This is not the same thing as a person who decides to run (or is manipulated into entering the race by other interests) in order to split the vote and prevent someone else from winning. An example of that from fiction is Willie Stark’s first gubernatorial campaign in “All The King’s Men”.
This is not the same thing as a person who decides to run (or is manipulated into entering the race by other interests) in order to split the vote and prevent someone else from winning. An example of that from fiction is Willie Stark’s first gubernatorial campaign in “All The King’s Men”.
"When I went to vote today, I noticed Bob Aardvark's name at the top of the ballot. I didn't see him out campaigning and we didn't even get any campaign literature from him during the election. He must be a paper candidate. Wouldn't it be funny if a lot of people just voted for the first name they saw, and he got in~"
by TapirTrouble October 21, 2020
Get the paper candidatemug. A person lacking any reservations about doing incredibly stupid things which could lead to their demise. Almost as if natural evolution had removed self preservation from this person's thought processes. Juggling loaded guns or making the same breakfast everyday for a serial killer who gets tired of routine things. There is a level of certainty to which this person will eventually succeed in creatively thinning the gene pool for specie, for the better. Hopefully, before they have a chance to procreate thus creating another generation of Darwin Candidates.
Dave: "Hey guys, I have a great idea! Let's all go on a moped, outdoor camping safari in Africa.
Tom: "Don't you think that is a little dangerous?
Dave: "Nah, I have .22 calibur handgun if anything goes wrong.
Tom: "Dave, have you ever heard of a Darwin Candidate?"
Dave: "Nope, don't care. I am such a good shot, I can kill anything. ... (10 minute tirade of how he is the best at everything)"
Tom: "Don't you think that is a little dangerous?
Dave: "Nah, I have .22 calibur handgun if anything goes wrong.
Tom: "Dave, have you ever heard of a Darwin Candidate?"
Dave: "Nope, don't care. I am such a good shot, I can kill anything. ... (10 minute tirade of how he is the best at everything)"
by DearStupid September 1, 2022
Get the Darwin Candidatemug. By da mid 1770's, the majority of Americans were fed up with Merry Old England's treatment of them, and so there would likely have been few votes for any gubernatoryal candidates.
by QuacksO August 26, 2024
Get the gubernatoryal candidatemug. 1. A thing that prevents others from beating it by being too good, but cannot not evolve to get any better.
2. Whatever SFIA (famous youtuber) mean when he said that dinosaurs are a dead end candidate. (forgot which video he used the term)
2. Whatever SFIA (famous youtuber) mean when he said that dinosaurs are a dead end candidate. (forgot which video he used the term)
Dinosaur hater: you always talk about wanting dinosaurs to survive the asteroid impact, but you forgot that they were a dead end candidate. Dinosaurs do not have precision control of their hands to make technology. And, dinosaurs eat the animals that do have precision control, such as early primates and other dinosaurs that had better hands.
Dinosaur lover: oh yeah, you always liked the soviet union, but they were also a dead end candidate, but for social progress. The soviet union oppressed freedoms by banning lgbt. The soviet union had many times the economical and military power compared to the USA. And, the soviet union cannot do social progress because all their citizens were blue-pilled and too busy enjoying their large purchasing power to notice the oppression.
Dinosaur lover: oh yeah, you always liked the soviet union, but they were also a dead end candidate, but for social progress. The soviet union oppressed freedoms by banning lgbt. The soviet union had many times the economical and military power compared to the USA. And, the soviet union cannot do social progress because all their citizens were blue-pilled and too busy enjoying their large purchasing power to notice the oppression.
by nanjolno January 22, 2025
Get the dead end candidatemug.