Fishism

A situation in which an individual's political beliefs are reflected through their dietary habits and overall moral attachment to aquatic species.

Naim, the Bengali Fisherman, eats Fish for politic reasons due to his belief in Fishism.

by Hassan786 November 08, 2018

Fishism

Discrimination against fish or any aquatic creature similar to speciesism.

"I would guess that the view that human beings matter to other human beings more than fish do is, to say the least, widespread. At any rate, I wish to defend fishism..." Jeffrey Alan Grey

by xanfxanf March 26, 2010

fishism

a) Meaningless intellectual jabberish produced by white males (in their thirties).
b) words of wisdom by Richard Fish (character in Ally McBeal tv-series)

Richard Fish: You're not who you are, you're only what other people think you are. Fishism.
Richard Fish: Make enough money, and everything else will follow. Quote me.

by fann May 15, 2007

fishism

(\'fi-,shi-zem)
1. A situation where an individual has made a strong political statement about their beliefs and ethical code that is reflected through their dietary habits does not extend this moral framework to the aquatic species.

Joe, a vegetarian for ethical reasons, supports fishism by eating sushi.

by meatneutral March 28, 2008

Fishism

Specism/Racism against Fish. Includes Fish people (mermaids, tritons) as well as sea life.
A Fish racist is called a Fishist. Some Fishermen are Fishists, and some are not.
Political discussion about whether fish should be considered people or not is open for debate.

Person 1: Is fishing a hate crime?
Person 2: No, because thankfully no place recognises fish as real people.
Person 1: Bro, that's Fishism.

by SlimJim47 May 29, 2024