Bethesda Syndrome

A pattern of amnesiac, delusions of grandure & even signs of borderline insanity related specifically to media, mainly BGS, in a perpetual state of self reassurance in their products to be of above average quality & justifying their reliance on free public labour. Ie, modders, to finish their incomplete games claiming it instead as "community building" (this lies in contrast to a plethora of game releases throughout the industry releasing finished game titles that go onto gather a substantial modding community) and largely relies mainly on the nostalgiaic experiences over merit & quality.

All of which are contrary to both their ever increasing subpar quality of the studio but also their chronic declinining quality & delay of releases.

Example:
"...skyrim is undoubtedly one of the best games to have ever been made imo. it has such a large map to explore, interesting dialogue with SO many npcs, and i believe there are 18 different skills that you can master..."

While not abjectly terrible or bad, Skyrim is one of the most, buggy, janky, barebones rpgs & a downgrade from its graphically inferior but otherwise more indepth & quality releases, Oblivion, and since then has increasingly released worse titles & products that have always been outclassed & outmatched by other game studios in almost every way.
(Examples of such games: Deus Ex, Balders Gate II, Fallout 1 & 2, The Witcher 3, NieR - Automata, Kingdom Come, Deliverance, etc)

"Bethesda is gonna remaster Fallout? Dont people remember Fallout 4 Next Gen? This is a serious case of Bethesda Syndrome"

Bethesda Syndrome by The Super Tendant February 8, 2026

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

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.

"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."

Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004