Psychology of Debunking

The study of the psychological motives, cognitive processes, and emotional dynamics that drive debunking behavior. It examines why certain individuals become passionate debunkers, how debunking provides a sense of identity and purpose, what cognitive biases affect debunkers (overconfidence, confirmation bias, the bias blind spot), and how the act of debunking can become emotionally addictive. It also studies the psychological impact on targets of debunking and the role of debunking in online group dynamics. The psychology of debunking reveals that even “rational” debunking is shaped by the same human needs for belonging, status, and meaning as any other community.

Example: “The psychology of debunking research found that many online skeptics reported personal trauma from religious upbringing, and debunking served as both a coping mechanism and a way to feel superior—not just evidence‑based, but emotionally driven.”

Psychology of Debunking by Abzugal April 2, 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

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

giantess 

a female giant about 20 feet or more

she will either play with you crush you use you a slave or eat you

giantess by Tonyt September 8, 2004