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Thoreau moment

A moment where an individual sees through the blasphemy of a given or spoken rule in a situation, and in a fashion resembling the philosophy of Henry David Thoreau, speaks against the rules or laws set on the situation often in the name of justice.

A potential form of anarchy for a just cause. The basic use of a Thoreau moment allows the individual to stand up for their rights when they deserve it most. Despite the parallel structure in diction, this is not to be confused with a nigga moment.
Security guard(across the hall): HEY! YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED IN THE HALLWAYS!
Person(getting something from his locker): But...I have a pass! And I need something from my locker!
Security guard: IF YOU DON'T GO BACK TO CLASS NOW, I'M SENDING YOU TO THE OFFICE!
Person: But...I'm not a delinquent! And I didn't do anything wrong!
Security guard: I'M SENDING YOU TO THE OFFICE! YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE HALLWAYS RIGHT NOW!
Person: Fine then, I'll talk to the principal about this, because this isn't right! An unjust law is no law at all!

~generic Thoreau moment
by AtmaRoM November 17, 2009
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Savannah Thompson

An invested clap ridden angin mess from Deane who’s had more than half of the male population in her.her minge is like a swamp and seems to post her nudes on her story and smokes dangerous dimps on the daily heard she has burger nips
Bolton’s finest bro it’s savannah Thompson
by Mohhhhkay June 12, 2019
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Us: yucks thorey is here (mr.thorpe)
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Jack Thompson

Some major dumbass who thinks playing games like Grand Theft Auto will turn kids into killers and car-jackers.
News Reporter: Just last night, angry kids ran out onto the street, hijacked some cars, and then went to Jack Thompson's house and killed him.

Children of the World: YAY!!!
by TheFailGrenade November 3, 2009
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Hunter S. Thompson

An American humorist and satirist. He is credited as one of the original "new" journalists. His style is described as Gonzo journalism. Born in 1937, he authored close to a dozen novels while writing for Rolling Stone Magazine and ESPN.com. He died in 2005.
Hunter S. Thompson's writing style is described as Gonzo Journalism.
by An Inspired Fan April 1, 2009
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the thor

When you catch your girlfriend cheating on you so you taze her in the vagina.
Man 1: Man, I caught Madi cheating on me so I gave her the Thor.

Man 2:Dude that sucks, she's such a slut.
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