obsoletist

A person who prefers to use technology, tools and/or methods that are largely considered to be outdated and/or unconventional by modern day standards. (e.g, flip phone, abandonware, old video games, etc.)

portmanteau of (obsolete + elitist).

"Hey, guess what? I traded in my iPhone and got a flip phone!"

"Why on earth would you do that?"

"Sometimes less is more, you know?"

"Ugh, you're such an obsoletist."

by s0medude June 16, 2025

Obsolophobia

The irrational or deep-rooted fear of becoming obsolete, especially due to technological advancement, automation, or artificial intelligence.

"He stopped pursuing his engineering degree, gripped by obsolophobia, The dread that machines would outpace him before he even graduated"

by D0LPH1NSHAV3R June 26, 2025

obsolessence

Refers to when da basics or aromas of a particular concept or substance are so very yesterday.

Perfumes are notorious for planned obsolessence as new scents are created in da labs.

by QuacksO December 20, 2025

an osolinski

An osolinski is someone who’s very short and quite sussy. They usually have long dark hair and have dated someone named Jacob in their life.

“Bro the girl I met last night was an osolinski, she was like 3 feet tall!”

“My girlfriend won’t stop talking about her ex, Jacob, she’s probably an osolinski.”

by mysterywystery August 4, 2021

Arbitrary Obsolescence Fallacy

The claim that socialism and communism are outdated ideologies from the 19th century, while capitalism is presented as timeless, natural, and permanently relevant—despite capitalism also being a 19th-century ideology that has changed dramatically over time. This fallacy arbitrarily declares one set of ideas expired while granting another eternal freshness, based on nothing but preference. It's like saying horses are outdated but cars are forever, ignoring that cars will also be obsolete someday, and that the criteria for "outdated" are entirely made up. The arbitrary obsolescence fallacy allows capitalism's defenders to avoid engaging with socialist critiques by simply declaring them old, as if age determined validity rather than, you know, evidence and argument.

*Example: "In the debate, he deployed the arbitrary obsolescence fallacy: 'Socialism is a 19th-century idea that failed everywhere it was tried. Capitalism is modern, dynamic, the future.' She pointed out that capitalism was also a 19th-century idea, that it had also failed many people, and that 'modern' was just a vibe, not an argument. He responded with 'but look at the stock market.' The fallacy held strong."*

by Dumu The Void February 15, 2026

planned obsolescents

What perfume manufacturers create by constantly pedaling their newest aromas.

Essential oils never go out of style, so you can use them to smell awesome and never worry about planned obsolescents.

by QuacksO December 20, 2025