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A Mask for Math

When the effort or resourcefulness of tens of thousands of math tutors in Singapore covers up most local school teachers’ poor teaching pedagogies or methodologies and their low enthusiasm or creativity, thus exonerating the latter in making the subject appear dull and boring and unconnected to real life.
If there was a months-long lockdown in Singapore due to the pandemic, except for the thousands of families who can’t afford private tuition for their children, the math grades of the majority of middle-class students wouldn’t significantly suffer, because of a mask for math culture that has permeated the entire educational system for decades.
A Mask for Math by MathPlus September 12, 2021

a mask of my own face 

hed wear that
neil cicierega: *messing around on amazon*
also neil *finds something called "a mask of my own face"*
still him: *realizes its literally his face*
what do you think: *buys it*
do i have to: a mask of my own face id wear that id wear that

wear a mask 

something you would tell a karen or trump supporter
person 1: wear a mask

person 2: no
wear a mask by cowboygremlin July 14, 2020

I can't breathe with a mask on 

A phrase used by karens who can't grow up and don't understand that other people can't breathe with the coronavirus.
Karen: I can't breathe with a mask on
Worker: Nobody can breathe with coronavirus

Do you have a mask? 

A question that indirectly tells someone to put their mask on. When someone asks you “Do you have a mask?”, it means that masks are required and you have to wear one. It’s just a nicer way of saying it.
Security: Do you have a mask?

Guest: I don’t have a mask.

Security: A mask is required, please wear one. (gives mask to guest)

Guest: No thanks, I’d rather not.

Security: You’re gonna have to leave the mall then, since you refuse to wear a mask.

You-look-good-in-a-mask 

Pandemic compliment, backhanded or otherwise, along the lines of "you-look-good-in-glasses."
This guy told me "you-look-good-in-a-mask" but I think he was just trying to hit on me.
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Slop Grenade

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Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
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