The belief that saying something makes it so, no matter what reality is. Common among middle managers.

The term comes from the Aswan Dam, a powerful source of electricity, all powered by De Nile (denial).

Anatidaephobia is defined as a pervasive, irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck. The anatidaephobic individual fears that no matter where they are or what they are doing, a duck watches.

Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.

The belief that saying something makes it so, no matter what reality is. Common among middle managers.

The term comes from the Aswan Dam, a powerful source of electricity, all powered by De Nile (denial).