Concept Problem of Pseudoscience

The philosophical and practical dead-end that arises from defining any system of thought primarily by what it is not—namely, "not science." This critique argues that the label "pseudoscience" is often an empty, authoritarian slur used not for genuine epistemological analysis, but to enforce a naive scientism that treats science as an infallible priesthood regulating truth and morality. The real issue isn't whether something is "not science" (philosophy, art, and religion aren't science either), but whether a system fails on its own terms while parasitically mimicking the superficial structure of scientific discourse. True "pseudoscience" is characterized by internal contradiction, resistance to correction, and a failure to describe reality, all while cosplaying as science to borrow unearned authority. The "Concept Problem" exposes that attacking something for "not being science" is as meaningless as calling an elephant a "pseudo-hippopotamus"; it's a negative, power-based definition that reveals more about the labeler's ideological rigidity than the target's substantive flaws.

Example: "Calling astrology 'pseudoscience' runs into the Concept Problem. Astrology hasn't claimed to be a natural science for centuries; it's a symbolic system. The real pseudoscience is a flat-earth video that uses sciency-looking graphs and jargon to 'debunk' NASA, while ignoring its own internal contradictions and evidence. The first is 'not-science,' the second is anti-science disguised as science—and conflating the two just turns 'pseudoscience' into a thought-terminating cliché for anything outside the current dogma." Concept Problem of Pseudoscience

Concept Problem of Pseudoscience by AbzuInExile January 31, 2026

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

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.

I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.

schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008

eye bleach 

Looking or experiencing something nice after witnessing something horrid like a disgusting gif or a disturbing video. Typically used as eye bleach are nice images of whatever makes the disturbed person happy.

"Bleach my eyes! Why is that woman's face ripped off!?"
*Looks up images of puppies and kittens.*
"That's good eye bleach."

eye bleach by Rini2012 November 29, 2016