Law of the Possible Middle

The principle that between any two opposing propositions, there exists not just a middle ground but an infinite spectrum of possibilities, challenging the law of excluded middle which insists on binary choice. The law of the possible middle recognizes that true/false, good/bad, right/wrong are rarely adequate categories for a complex world. Between "you always listen" and "you never listen" lies "you listen sometimes, in certain contexts, about certain topics, when you're not distracted." Between capitalism and communism lie approximately 47 varieties of mixed economy. The law of the possible middle is the enemy of polarization, the friend of nuance, and the reason why "both sides" arguments are usually oversimplifications.

Example: "In the debate, he tried to force a binary: either you support free speech absolutely, or you're a censor. She invoked the law of the possible middle: 'There's a spectrum between absolute protection and absolute restriction—time, place, and manner regulations, harassment exceptions, corporate platforms versus public forums. The middle isn't one point; it's infinite possibilities.' He said she was avoiding the question. She said she was answering it accurately, which required more than two options."

Law of the Possible Middle by Dumu The Void February 15, 2026

Law of the Possible Middle Truth

The principle that between any two opposing truth claims lies not just a middle ground but an infinite spectrum of possible truths that participate in both sides while being reducible to neither. Under this law, the middle isn't a compromise position—it's a vast territory of possibilities. Between "he loves me" and "he loves me not" lies not just "he loves me sometimes" but infinite variations: loves me in some ways, not in others; loves me conditionally; loves the idea of me; loves me but can't show it; loves me and also loves someone else; loves me in a way I don't recognize. The possible middle truth is where most of life actually happens—the binary poles are just the distant edges of a vast spectrum.

Example: "She asked if her job was fulfilling. Binary truth said yes or no. The law of the possible middle truth opened infinity: fulfilling in some moments, draining in others; fulfilling the mission, not the paycheck; fulfilling her skills, not her soul; fulfilling compared to past jobs, not compared to dreams. The truth was in the possible middle, not the poles. She stopped asking yes/no and started mapping the spectrum."

Law of the Possible Middle Truth by AbzuInExile February 16, 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