by Dapoggster May 15, 2023
Get the Barnul mug.A Barnum Statement is a phrase used by conmen (for example a psychic) to try and make people think they have some deep insight into their psychology or life.
They are also commonly used in horoscopes
Barnum Statements are statements which most people will agree with, regarding themselves, while not realizing that almost every other person will also agree with them regarding their own lives
examples are:
"you have a good sense of humor, but not everyone sees it"
"you tend to think about things before taking action"
"You have had some major challenges in your life"
"you recently had a disagreement with someone you care for"
They are also commonly used in horoscopes
Barnum Statements are statements which most people will agree with, regarding themselves, while not realizing that almost every other person will also agree with them regarding their own lives
examples are:
"you have a good sense of humor, but not everyone sees it"
"you tend to think about things before taking action"
"You have had some major challenges in your life"
"you recently had a disagreement with someone you care for"
"The psychic told me that I was quite intelligent, but other people dont always see it"
"Sounds like she was just feeding you a Barnum Statement"
"Sounds like she was just feeding you a Barnum Statement"
by DutchCappedCrusader June 12, 2014
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It means 'joint' in italian slang, mostly in Milan.
Synonims: Spinello, Canna, Cannetta, Cannone, Barneinj, Zappa, Zappetta, Joint, Lainz, Colonnello
Synonims: Spinello, Canna, Cannetta, Cannone, Barneinj, Zappa, Zappetta, Joint, Lainz, Colonnello
Sergio:"Ma...perché avete gli occhi cosi' rossi?"
Giorgio:"Ci siamo appena fumati un barnello nel cesso"
Sergio:"But...why are your eyes so read?"
Giorgio:"We've just smoked a joint in the toilet"
Giorgio:"Ci siamo appena fumati un barnello nel cesso"
Sergio:"But...why are your eyes so read?"
Giorgio:"We've just smoked a joint in the toilet"
by Danneggiatore November 27, 2012
Get the Barnello mug.a person who is not welcome; an incident resulting in unattractive consequences for one, many or all; to sabotage, injure or attack. in general, to make any situation worse.
by missniche March 2, 2011
Get the barnus mug.by Nk Elite June 11, 2006
Get the barnsley kiss mug.During sexual congress in the "missionary position", when the lady "drops a gut" with sufficient gusto to blast her suitor's balls up his arsehole.
Rebecca was always going to deliver a Barnsley blow job in revenge for the night when I used her new white designer dress to muffle a fart, after enjoying a one-on-one romp.
The fart was a controlled blockbuster, but the sad proof of the detonation was clear for all to see when the next morning she strode proudly out of my apartment onto the
street, where the neighbours had a good laugh at all the shit up the back of her dress.
The fart was a controlled blockbuster, but the sad proof of the detonation was clear for all to see when the next morning she strode proudly out of my apartment onto the
street, where the neighbours had a good laugh at all the shit up the back of her dress.
by bromp May 10, 2008
Get the Barnsley blow job mug.The tendency to accept certain vague or worthless information as true, such as character assessments, horoscopes, psychic predictions and/or exaggerated claims.
Your horoscope: You have encoutered numerous challenges the last week as well as minor financial difficulties recently. If you take your time on your next major task, you shall be recognized for your hard work and motivation and a promotion may be in the midst. Example of Barnum Effect.
by D Spurgeon September 24, 2005
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