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The frequent use of uncommon idioms, usually originating from old English or the military, in everyday conversation to explain common subjects, thereby spreading understanding and confusion
A classic Fisherism is asking someone to address the most pressing concern first by asking them to "deal with the closest crocodile to the canoe."
by kikithefuncousin April 24, 2020
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Intelligence agency term for "psychological operation". A government or corporate-sponsored operation, usually taking the form of a "terrorist attack" or "crazed gunman on a spree", with the intent of panicking the public into demanding more police and laws inhibiting freedom. Psyops are usually carried out by drugging a civilian or group of civilians with aggression-promoting drugs, psyching them up, arming them, and sending them out to commit mayhem. Government-sponsored terrorism. See also blackshirts, conspiracy
Person A: Man, that nutcase Martin Bryant guy shot 35 people in Tasmania!

Person B: No, he wasn't a nutcase, that was just a psyop so the government could have an excuse to ban guns.
by Mystikan April 11, 2006
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Expressions and statements that make absolutely no fucking sense. However, there seem to be victims out there who see this philosophy as logic and truth, despite profusely opposing evidence. People who are usual proponents of Fisherisms are often men who look like Rick James. The victims are often called "subscribers".
MF: "Welcome, welcome, welcome, SUBSCRIBERS !"
Subscriber: "Hey ! How's it going ?"
MF: "I could care less what the fuck you think."
- An example of a Fisherism by the founder himself
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A habitual gesture or way to explain tough concepts through jolly rhythmic gibberish.
'His fisherisms distracted me from getting to the point of my conversation.'
by dannyBastard April 13, 2015
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