Bearoism

Term for using the spell heroism on a feral tank for the purpose of generating maximum threat in World of Warcraft.

Right after the engage, pop bearoism.

Bearoism by Stent May 20, 2008

Beardism 

Beardism, n. Pure pseudo-psychic automatism, by which one proposes to express, either verbally, in writing, or by any other manner, how history functions based on an (imagined) alternate past and the progression of industry. Dictation of thought in the absence of all control exercised by reason based on actuality (other than imagined actuality), outside of all aesthetic and moral preoccupation with the one proviso that the practitioner wear a beard.

William Morris (1834-1896) is often unreliably refered to as the "father of Beardism", marrying, as he did, socialism with poetry, fiction and design. In Europe, Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) is often gifted with the title, though his art had very little to do with the philosophy that underlines Beardism. It is most likely simply the fact that he was bearded that led to this belief in certain circles, as Mucha never referenced it in any of his work, and, much like Morris before him, neither did he coin the term. Beardism as a cultural movement began in the early 1960s and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of its founding group members, Gerard Pointon (1921-1978), Richard Everret-Hyde (1939-1973) and Gladys Wilkinson (1905-2002). Notable amongst those who later joined the movement are the American artist, beat poet and writer of pseudo-hardboiled fiction Jon Pitore (1915-1989), Michael ‘Macky’ McKenzie (1927-1992) and the French-Italian artist and poet Sal LaRochelle (1931-1979).
The most celebrated Beardists works feature elements of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequiturs, and often references to the industrial British midlands, combined with the prerequisite facial furnishings. Many Beardist artists and writers primarily regard their work as an expression of the industrial/philosophical (industriosophical) movement, with the works being artifacts born out of an "imagined" alternate past. Pointon, of all of them, was most explicit in his assertion that Beardism was above all a counter-revolutionary movement, not just a form of expression, and this is reflected in the austerity of his artwork. Often compared to Dadaism, and later Surrealism, Beardism is distinct in the strict assertion that its practitioners wear, as was stated by Gladys Wilkinson, “the noble beard - that timeless muse-face of Pythagoras and Socrates - that gifts us Samsonite fortitude, and the wisdom of Moses” in her famous essay on Beardism "The Cloak That Masks Is No Cloak At All". Gladys remains the only beardist (and bearded) woman of the movement, and her strict belief in and adherence to the controversial beard rule was also the movement’s major stumbling block when it came under attack from feminists in the same decade it was birthed.
Formed in Stony Middleton, Derbyshire, from the 1960s on it spread around the globe, eventually being embraced by the visual arts, literature, film, and music, as well as political thought and practice, philosophy and social theory.

Beardism by Mamtor August 4, 2008

Bearism

Bearism is religion founded by that great and skilled word smith Dylan. Its the art of taking a few months off work/school/life and hibernating over the course of winter like bears do. Staying in doors and sleeping a lot is largely whats involved, as well as surrounded yourself with a lot of your favorite food stuffs.

"Mommy, When i grow up i want to join the cult of Bearism!!!! Dylan is such a charismatic leader, and i don't want to have to goto school in the cold"

Bearism by Dylan Beezlebub April 4, 2007

bearism

Irrational hatred or intolerance of stuffed Teddy Bears.

The family's bearism was so thick, they half starved their Bears.

bearism by Bear Lover December 21, 2006

Bearism

The term used for my homemade words. The nickname Bear wad given to me years ago. So as my "Dictionary" grew, the term Bearism was born. Which in itself was a home made word.

Is that another Bearism you've invented or does that lurk somewhere deep in the realms of The English Language?

Bearism by Big Chocolate Button October 11, 2010

Beardism 

An academic cult for those who love Mary Beard

John Smith loves reading up on the Classics and is a frequent reader of Mary Beard. He hopes one day to see Beardism introduced in the national curriculum.

Beardism by Beardist October 4, 2014

Bearism

The obsession with bear; bear worshiping

In Bearism we trust.

Bearism by Althoughbut March 27, 2018