The phrase is used ironically in a way to describe something that tries to mimic a retro theme, but in a way that's considered lazy and/or inaccurate
This can be applied to anything that fails to be retro, like an 16 bit sprite being in something that's supposed to be 8 bit for example
There's several cases of this, and of course it doesn't just apply to video games specifically
This can be applied to anything that fails to be retro, like an 16 bit sprite being in something that's supposed to be 8 bit for example
There's several cases of this, and of course it doesn't just apply to video games specifically
"OH MY GOD GUYS LOOK AT THIS 8 BIT PIXEL ART THAT I MADE OF MYSELF , I AM SO RETRO!!!!"
*The art in question is likely something that is made poorly and uses more colors than what an 8 bit console could handle*
*The art in question is likely something that is made poorly and uses more colors than what an 8 bit console could handle*
by thebrokendoggo January 25, 2025
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Unlike the "Bro" who is often protected by a mix of adrenaline and sheer lack of foresight, the person performing the Darwin Retrieval experiences a massive cortisol spike and a heart rate that exceeds peak cardiovascular training. The "Retriever" is essentially forced into a life-or-death rescue mission because the "Bro" decided to treat a busy road like a Level 1 arcade game.
Unlike the "Bro" who is often protected by a mix of adrenaline and sheer lack of foresight, the person performing the Darwin Retrieval experiences a massive cortisol spike and a heart rate that exceeds peak cardiovascular training. The "Retriever" is essentially forced into a life-or-death rescue mission because the "Bro" decided to treat a busy road like a Level 1 arcade game.
"I went to the Ogoh-Ogoh parade to see the statues, but I ended up performing a Darwin Retrieval instead. After Chad ate pavement in front of a taxi, I had to dodge traffic to drag him to the curb. My heart was pounding harder than a Barry's Bootcamp class for three hours afterward."
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When you want to do something retro, or do something in a retro way, you might do it or say you'll do it "on sum' retro"
When you want to do something retro, or do something in a retro way, you might do it or say you'll do it "on sum' retro"
1: "I'ma eat this candy, on sum' retro"
2: "Dotty said he'll beat yo ass, on sum' retro"
3: "Listenin' to Lil B and Playboi Carti on my PSP, on sum' retro"
2: "Dotty said he'll beat yo ass, on sum' retro"
3: "Listenin' to Lil B and Playboi Carti on my PSP, on sum' retro"
by DottyFan April 24, 2025
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Senator Chuck Schumer's blaming of Trump for federal spending during the COVID pandemic is a clear case of amnesiatic retro-blaming. Schumer was asking for a lot more money for COVID than Trump eventually approved. It's extremely bogus for Schumer to point fingers at Trump now.
by TheFleeceMan August 16, 2025
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“A proposed condition marked by emotional withdrawal and inner immersion.
Individuals show traits of Selective Mutism, Alexithymia, Anhedonia, and Maladaptive Daydreaming—appearing quiet, detached, and emotionally flat while maintaining a vivid inner world where they can express the feelings they cannot in reality.”
Combination of Selective Mutism, Maladaptive Daydreaming, Alexithymia, and Anhedonia
“A proposed condition marked by emotional withdrawal and inner immersion.
Individuals show traits of Selective Mutism, Alexithymia, Anhedonia, and Maladaptive Daydreaming—appearing quiet, detached, and emotionally flat while maintaining a vivid inner world where they can express the feelings they cannot in reality.”
Combination of Selective Mutism, Maladaptive Daydreaming, Alexithymia, and Anhedonia
Person 1: What’s wrong? Are you okay?
Person 2: What? Oh, sorry. I have Thymic Retraction Disorder (TRD), sometimes I retract from reality and can’t process my emotions
Person 2: What? Oh, sorry. I have Thymic Retraction Disorder (TRD), sometimes I retract from reality and can’t process my emotions
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