Great News!
Great News! by Rmillerdude September 3, 2019
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Great news
/ɡrāt n(y)o͞oz/
phrasal adjective
• when a correction as been made on a previously incorrect statement.
• when offering information that blatantly contradicts a previous statement to correct it.
• in response to an uncalled for statement or comment of either the absurd or scary nature.
phrasal adjective
• when a correction as been made on a previously incorrect statement.
• when offering information that blatantly contradicts a previous statement to correct it.
• in response to an uncalled for statement or comment of either the absurd or scary nature.
Example 1
Sarah: I thought we weren’t getting a new update until next month?
Sarah: *after checking* Great news, it’s actually this Tuesday.
Example 2
tumblrpost#384: I read that the sky is red.
tumblrpost#384: Great news, it is not.
Example 3
tumblrpost384: A reminder that eating a carrots does not lead to immortal life.
forumuser544: immortal life is simply a vacuum in space that leaves you feeling cold and alone for the rest of eternity
tumblrpost#384: great news
Sarah: I thought we weren’t getting a new update until next month?
Sarah: *after checking* Great news, it’s actually this Tuesday.
Example 2
tumblrpost#384: I read that the sky is red.
tumblrpost#384: Great news, it is not.
Example 3
tumblrpost384: A reminder that eating a carrots does not lead to immortal life.
forumuser544: immortal life is simply a vacuum in space that leaves you feeling cold and alone for the rest of eternity
tumblrpost#384: great news
Great news by DandDood September 26, 2022
This is Great News! For John McCain!
A phrase describing something that is so obviously bad for someone that it is sarcastically described as being great news. Derived from the 2008 Election where FOX news tried to make any news pertaining to the election, especially bad news, as a positive some how for John McCain!
Fox News Anchor: "Today photos were found of John McCain sodomizing his illegal immigrant lawn boy Juan."
Fox News Pundit: "This is Great news! For John McCain!."
or
Fox News Anchor: "Barack Obama leads in polls 99% to 1% with only 2 days before the election.
Fox News Pundit: "This is Great news! For John McCain!"
Fox News Pundit: "This is Great news! For John McCain!."
or
Fox News Anchor: "Barack Obama leads in polls 99% to 1% with only 2 days before the election.
Fox News Pundit: "This is Great news! For John McCain!"
This is Great News! For John McCain! by Eartling Andy May 22, 2009
conservation of greatness
Usually used in sports related situations (but also applicable to all life situations), conservation of greatness describes a situation where a person has just done something earth shatteringly amazing, and then immediately proceeds to attempt another amazing action. The second action has 1% chance of doubling the glory, and a 99% chance of failure, which includes a 50% chance of making the person look like an absolute fool.
Popularly used in the game of ultimate frisbee, but possibly originating elsewhere.
Popularly used in the game of ultimate frisbee, but possibly originating elsewhere.
'Conservation of greatness' is rarely used as part of a statement, but instead is the entire statement, said after witnessing the the failed follow up action.
Said with great joy when an opposing team fails to compensate for conservation of greatness, but with utter frustration when your own team mate has just made a fool of himself.
Said with great joy when an opposing team fails to compensate for conservation of greatness, but with utter frustration when your own team mate has just made a fool of himself.
conservation of greatness by Edgar R Pagan December 19, 2005
Greatness
greatness
greatness is an acquisition of status by the people who have contributed to an organization, group, or purpose that is greater than themselves. It is defined by the deeds of people that make this world a better place. To provide a purpose to those who have no purpose, and to sustain it, mitigate it from damage, and praise it in any way they can, while still maintaining their own dignity and greatness.
greatness by Erkthecrux November 24, 2009
America Cheeseburger Greatness Day
Nov 4 Is National America Cheeseburger Greatness Day is when all Americans should go out and buy a cheeseburger
Man: Hey honey it's America Cheeseburger Greatness Day let's go get a cheeseburger
Woman: And do what add some more weight your already 300 pounds with diabetes do you want to commit suicide there are better ways to do that
Woman: And do what add some more weight your already 300 pounds with diabetes do you want to commit suicide there are better ways to do that
America Cheeseburger Greatness Day by Gucci_Pineapple November 1, 2020
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