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Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain

Derived from "The Wizard of Oz," while in the movie, the phrase is intended to mean "don't pay any attention to the wizard not being real," it has evolved into a more literal and deeper phrase in modern times.
The fundamental moral lesson of the "Wizard of Oz" is that you MUST follow, follow, follow the "yellow bricked road" to success with your friends who have no brains, no hearts and no courage. Follow the "yellow bricked road to success (the Emerald City) no matter the cost." The Emerald City representing "utopia" or an oasis like (based in illusion) paradise. Follow the road no matter what to the "Emerald City" and when you ultimately realize your entire journey has been for naught, for a lie, for a fake made up imaginary oasis, you are to remember most importantly of all to ""pay no attention to that man behind the curtain"" or "remember to forget that it's all been for a lie."

In the new movie 'Wicked' the entire plot relies on you following your programming and always remembering to forget that the Emerald City has always been fake, the wizard has never been real. Thus, the entirety of the plot is based on a lie and falls apart RAPIDLY if you don't remember to forget.
by SerenityJosh March 7, 2025
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pay the gas bill

Adam: Where’s Tom?

Chuck: Taco Bell did a number on him- he’s in the can about to pay the gas bill.
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Adam: Where’s Tom?

Chuck: Taco Bell did a number on him- he’s in the can about to pay the gas bill.
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dequavious pork pay

Superior to "FreakBobs" Freakpay and certainly far better than mousepay, only the most luxurious form of payment.
"Do you all take Dequavious pork pay? Let me try - works every time"
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tau kau pai

Adam wan go meet you downstairs
"Eh eh lai tau kau pai"
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Gender-pay gap

The biggest lie sold to humanity, only second to the existence of God, according to which women are paid less than men because they are women.
Often used by women who are unable to get promotions because they're simply not good enough at their job.
Taylor : I am a waitress and I do not get paid as much as my manager. This is gender-pay gap !!
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I'll Pay You

I'll Pay You
I'll Pay You
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