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Normspiracy Theory

A term coined as the opposite of conspiracy theory, referring to the uncritical acceptance of official narratives as absolute, objective reality—often dismissing any questioning as “paranoid” or “delusional.” Normspiracy theory treats government press releases, mainstream media accounts, and institutional statements as self‑evident truth, immune to scrutiny. It enforces orthodoxy by pathologizing dissent, creating a social environment where challenging the official story is treated as a character flaw rather than an intellectual act.
Example: “When he asked why the official report conflicted with leaked documents, he was told he was ‘falling for conspiracy theories.’ Normspiracy theory: treating official accounts as beyond question.”
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Nospiracy Theory

A specific form of Normspiracy Theory where the default explanation for any event is “accident,” “coincidence,” or “chaos,” regardless of evidence for structure or design. Nospiracy theory dismisses any pattern as mere chance, any correlation as spurious, any possible coordination as fantasy. It is often deployed to shut down investigation into corporate malfeasance, state action, or organized crime, presenting the world as too random to have hidden agents.
Example: “When documents showed the same consultant had shaped policy in fifty countries, he was told it was ‘just a coincidence.’ Nospiracy theory: using randomness to dismiss evidence of coordination.”

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