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Jim Varney 

An actor best known for his role as Ernest P. Worrell, a lovable knucklehead who appeared in several movies directed by John R. Cherry III. Varney was born in 1949 in Lexington, Kentucky and had an interest in acting since he was young. He began acting under his Ernest persona in 1980 and appeared in several hundred commercials in the 80's and 90's. Products pitched included Coca-Cola, Sprite, Mello Yello, as well as numerous small businesses such as Tyson's Toyota, and Purity Products. Ernest starred in his first feature film, "Ernest Goes to Camp", in 1987. Varney also did the voice for Slinky Dog in "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2". In 1998, Varney learned he had contracted lung cancer after years of smoking. After being diagnosed, Varney threw away his cigarettes and began starting treatment in hopes of beating the disease. On February 10, 2000, Varney passed away after battling with the cancer for over a year. His last words were "Please leave the window open.". He was 50 years old. The movie "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" was dedicated in his memory.
Ernest Scared Stupid is my Favorite Jim Varney movie.
Jim Varney by sparklingunicorn08 September 9, 2013
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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
Word of the Day on May 23, 2026
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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
Word of the Day on May 22, 2026
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
Word of the Day on May 21, 2026

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
Word of the Day on May 20, 2026

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
Word of the Day on May 19, 2026

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
Word of the Day on May 18, 2026