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LinkedIn Apology

A corporate apology following a backlash against an unpopular policy, devoid of any sincerity or contrition, and usually couched in PR language i.e. "We're so sorry if we upset anyone, this was never our intention and we strive to build the best brand for our customers"

These apologies are usually found on LinkedIn, and are primarily a tool to appeal to investors rather than customers, and the term can be used more broadly to call out any fake/insincere apology.
Tina: Did Brad ever apologise for ruining over that minor league mascot during last week's charity 10k?

Sam: not really, he just posted a 'LinkedIn apology' on his socials saying he was sorry if anyone was upset by his actions, and he'll take some time to reflect before deciding whether to crash his car onto an athletics field again.
by EdgarLongstaff March 17, 2026
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Testify Apologetics

One of THE BEST Christian apologetics. Knows how to dismantle any arguement against Christianity and embarrass apologists of oher faiths.
Person 1: "The Bible is corrupted, just look at Jeremiah 8:8! :
Testify Apologetics: You're misquoting the verse. Jeremiah 8:8 is actually talking about God's people rejecting His law like when Jeremiah 6:19 says "Hear , you earth: I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their schemes, because they have not listened to my words and have rejected my law. All over the Bible, God's people consistently affirm the Word, so if it was corrupted, wouldn't God inform his followers about it?
by MofotheeG April 30, 2025
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Serial Apologist

Someone who never ever stops apologizing, even for the smallest or impossible reasons that they cannot control.
Blue is a Serial Apologist, they never stopped apologizing; even just for exsisting.
by xw Light xw May 30, 2025
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Youtube Apology

When someone claims to be sorry for something that they did, but in reality is clearly faking it to avoid consequences
"I'm not going to accept a Youtube Apology, I want a real one."
by Sleepygiant December 21, 2025
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Pretty-Pig-Apologists

Partisans who defend their candidate or elected official with phrases like "the lesser of two evils" and criticizing those who argue for a truly representative government as Puritopians or partisans of an opposition party. Puritopians supersede the term emo-progs for Progressives or left wing Democrats. "Pretty-Pig-Apologists" could also be Republicans who support the Tea Party.

"Pretty-Pig-Apologists" assume a superior attitude and write or voice condescending remarks to those want a better government.

Pretty-Pig-Apologists are partisans not patriots.
The "Pretty-Pig-Apologists" counter any criticism of their candidate or elected official by asserting that a better politician is unelectable.

The apologist can be Republican or Democrat. Democrats use term (formally emo-prog) to describe Progressives just as Republicans could use it for members of the Tea Party.

"While not voting as a Puritopian is like partying while the ship sinks."

"You need to address your Puritopian Plan to bring about progressive change."

"Yes, (Obama) could easily be replaced by _______ _________.
Please fill in the blank, you know, with a more liberal candidate who could realistically be elected this country.
Otherwise, what the respected Member says is just pure demagoguery in lieu of realistic solutions."
by ContrarianPolitics August 25, 2013
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rapist's apology

When someone "apologizes" by saying something along the lines of "I don't remember doing this/it happening like that, but if I did do that I'm sorry."
Basically it's when someone fakes their way out of an apology so they can feel better about themselves.
"Did you confront Amy about what she said about you?"
"Yeah, she tried to get out of it with a rapist's apology but I didn't let her get away with it."
by maraspopheacj July 28, 2018
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Proud Man's Apology

When someone suddenly starts acting very nice to someone after doing something wrong, instead of actually apologising.
Sam: "Mike humiliated me in front of my girl! He's tried to be extra nice since, but he never apologised"
Paul: "That's a Proud Man's Apology, some guys don't know how to say the word sorry"
by andyBwilson May 22, 2020
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