Neopositivist Puritanism

A contemporary purity culture among those who weaponize "science" as an identity marker and test of belonging—without the philosophical sophistication of classical positivism, but with all the dogmatic intensity. Neopositivist puritanism demands that true members signal their allegiance to Science (capital S) constantly, through approved language, approved positions, approved enemies. Members compete to demonstrate their purity—their rejection of anything labeled "pseudoscience," their contempt for anyone who questions scientific consensus, their willingness to condemn the insufficiently orthodox. The content hardly matters; what matters is performance, belonging, the satisfaction of being among the enlightened few who Really Get It. Neopositivist puritanism is what happens when science becomes a brand, and loyalty to the brand becomes the measure of virtue.

Example: "He'd never actually studied philosophy of science, but he knew exactly which opinions to express to signal his belonging—Neopositivist Puritanism, where performing the right relationship to Science matters more than understanding it."

Neopositivist Puritanism by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 14, 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

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

eye bleach 

Looking or experiencing something nice after witnessing something horrid like a disgusting gif or a disturbing video. Typically used as eye bleach are nice images of whatever makes the disturbed person happy.

"Bleach my eyes! Why is that woman's face ripped off!?"
*Looks up images of puppies and kittens.*
"That's good eye bleach."

eye bleach by Rini2012 November 29, 2016

Stroad

Noun. Portmanteau of "street" and "road": it describes a street, er, road, built for high speed, but with multiple access points. Excessive width is a common feature. A common feature in suburbia, especially along commercial strips. Unsafe at any speed, their extreme width and straightness paradoxically induces speeding. Somewhat more neutral than synonymous traffic sewer.

Did you see what the traffic engineers want to do to our street? They're going to turn it into a total stroad!

Stroad by hammersklavier February 21, 2012