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Scientifically Proven Bias

A bias that treats the phrase “scientifically proven” as a magic incantation that settles all debate, regardless of the quality, applicability, or interpretation of the science invoked. Scientifically proven bias assumes that once something has been declared “scientifically proven” by a favored authority, it becomes immune to criticism, while anything not yet so labeled is inherently suspect. It ignores the provisional nature of science, the complexity of translating findings to policy, and the social processes that determine what counts as “proven.” It is scientism dressed as epistemic humility.
Example: “He cited a single study as ‘scientifically proven’ to end the discussion about vaccine policy. When she pointed out the study’s limitations, he said she was ‘denying science.’ Scientifically proven bias: using the label of proof to foreclose inquiry.”

100% Scientifically Proven 

100% of people fall for that
well known from south park
rednecks get angrry that future folk took there jobs so they yell
They took ouare jerbs!
Them future folk took ouare jerbs!
jerb by Jimberley Kim April 7, 2005
Word of the Day on May 22, 2026
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
Word of the Day on May 21, 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
Word of the Day on May 20, 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
Word of the Day on May 19, 2026