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Maherism 

**Maherism (noun):** A cultural and political ideology characterized by contrarianism and scapegoating, often exemplified by a tendency to challenge mainstream opinions while humorously critiquing the past without offering constructive solutions for the future. Followers, known as maherists, are masterful at being "always right" by never committing to a position, allowing them to critique others’ ideas with impunity. They revel in the absurdity of political discourse, using satire and irony to express their views while maintaining a perpetual air of superiority, as they declare, “See, I told you it wouldn’t work!” whenever an alternative fails.
My friend, studies Maherism every Friday night on HBO.
Maherism by Jtrexcordkeeper July 22, 2025
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mayerism 

The act and/or actions in which one would live by as an UBER john mayer fan. Sharing copious amounts of unecessary facts with the rest of the world. Basically, being obsessed with john mayer and pushing him and his music on the rest of the world!
Making a small "john mayer" christmas tree for your room or a John Mayer Centre piece for your thanksgiving dinner.
mayerism by dave December 20, 2003

maharism 

a religion promoting the works of living life to the fullest and dealing with no shenanigans except if they are ridiculous and provide good stories.
"No, I don't do church or synagogue. I practice maharism. Livin life and lovin it."

Materism 

The religion of those who worship Tow Mater and believe Cars 3 isn't canon
"After converting to Materism I started pulling hella bitches. Shit's crazy" - Ghandi or something idgaf
Materism by N.ether August 24, 2023

Maherist 

A follower of the cultural and political doctrines of Bill Maher. See Maherism.
You could call that friend a "perpetual skeptic" or a "vocal non-participant." Another fitting term might be "armchair critic," as they critique others’ ideas without ever committing to a stance themselves. This way, they maintain an air of being "right" by default since they never fully engage in the discussion or take a definitive position.

We just called them Maherist!
Maherist by Jtrexcordkeeper July 21, 2025
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proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
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person2: ya he was a proper lad
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The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
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You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
womp by 175623226 November 3, 2011
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Me: Poggers!
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Oblication 

A vacation, feeling more like an obligation, that involves visiting or staying with family.
So Joe where are you taking the kids for spring break vacation? We are going on an oblication to Boca to visit my mother-in-law.
Oblication by kimmerr May 5, 2011
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