Bean theory

The bean theory is the idea that the chrome bean sculpture in Chicago was built by an unknown artist but when he was finished he was trapped in the bean by locals because he was a tourist. The only way to save him is to take his place. All you have to do is find the secret door to get in. Or use a hammer.

Sturgis: hey man what are you learning about in your black history class.

Katrina: you know, the basics like the bean theory and slavery and stuff.

Bean theory by LuckyJester March 19, 2010

Bean soup theory

The bean soup theory describes how people often interpret content through a self-centered lens, assuming it applies to them even when it doesn't.

A TikTok user shared a 7-bean soup recipe, prompting comments like "What if I don't like beans?" and "Can I substitute beans?" Causing a “bean soup theory”

Bean soup theory by Monkeygirlll December 17, 2025

Grindset

The grindset is a contemporary ideology of self-exploitation disguised as strength, deeply tied to the aesthetics of the “sigma male” and to new digital forms of patriarchy. It promotes the idea that human worth depends on productivity, economic success, absolute emotional control, and the ability to work endlessly, turning vulnerability, rest, community, and tenderness into signs of weakness. Beneath its rhetoric of discipline and power often lies a profound inability to relate healthily to pain, fragility, and human interdependence.

“That’s the grindset, brother. While weak men sleep and complain, sigma males stay disciplined, work in silence, suppress emotions, and build power while everyone else wastes time chasing comfort.”

Grindset by Omega-Male May 22, 2026

jerb 

well known from south park
rednecks get angrry that future folk took there jobs so they yell
They took ouare jerbs!

Them future folk took ouare jerbs!

jerb by Jimberley Kim April 7, 2005

Cheeks 

An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)

"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."

Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility

I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.

sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".

A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.

Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022