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Attention Span Ponzi Scheme 

An Attention Span Ponzi Scheme is a system of recruitment of people to pay attention to a topic. People recruited to the topic are then encouraged to drag in the attention spans of others.

The entire system collapses when everyone realizes that the topic is bankrupt of value to be discussed in the first place.
Examples of Attention Span Ponzi Schemes include chain letters, time-wasting Facebook applications, and any social reference group that is based on recruiting others to participate or play for the subject to have sustained interest.

Attention Span Olympics 

metaphorical phrase used to indicate a period requiring long hours of intense attention to detail.
Studying for law school finals feels like the Attention Span Olympics.

Attention Span Of An Anti-Sex Addict On Pornhub

A term used in describing someone as having a nonexistent attention span.
Bubba Joe: So then I licked Sarah's pussy clean while Jane ate my asshole. And while all of this was going on, Mary Ann rode my rock hard cock like a nympho on steroids. But that's not it, cuz I also had Gina rubbing her titties on my body while I grabbed Rhonda and Taylor's breasts. Plus, the dozen other girls were masturbating and having multi-orgasms until the break of dawn.
Jacky Keith: Did you say something? I was listening to Easy Street.
Bubba Joe: You pathetic fuck. You have the attention span of an anti-sex addict on Pornhub.

Youtube Attention Span

Your normal attention span only significantly decreased due to Youtube. Whereas normally 10 minutes is a short amount of time, Youtube turns it into a cinematic experience.
Jill: Watch this video!
Jack: Okay.
Jack: wtf? 10 minutes? That's way over my Youtube Attention Span.
Jill: *cries*
Word of the Day on August 10, 2010

short attention span 

when someone is not able to listen or pay attention to their surroundings

someone is easily distracted
OMG dude what is wrong with you have such a short attention span.
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
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