by Ndaar March 10, 2018
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From Middle English (denoting a person of low intelligence): via Old French from Latin sperria ‘ignorant person’, from Greek sperōēs ‘person of low intellect, layman, ignorant person’, from sperios ‘simple, quirky’.
From Middle English (denoting a person of low intelligence): via Old French from Latin sperria ‘ignorant person’, from Greek sperōēs ‘person of low intellect, layman, ignorant person’, from sperios ‘simple, quirky’.
by Mr Shin August 25, 2019
Get the sperald mug.A social ratchet effect within a community. A process of moral outbidding, unchecked, which corrodes the group from within, rewarding those who put themselves at the extremes, and punishing nuance relentlessly.
Not to be confused with 'virtue signalling', 'woke culture', or 'online mobs'.
A purity spiral can contain all of these things, but it is defined by the fact that it takes place in a defined community or society, where being purer-than-thou is always being rewarded, and holding a divergent, 'less pure' opinion is normally punished, a dynamic which leads to an inevitable escalation as only the most extreme can 'win'.
Could be anything, from Mao's Red Guard, to Neo-Nazis, to The Crucible, to Instagram knitting.
Not to be confused with 'virtue signalling', 'woke culture', or 'online mobs'.
A purity spiral can contain all of these things, but it is defined by the fact that it takes place in a defined community or society, where being purer-than-thou is always being rewarded, and holding a divergent, 'less pure' opinion is normally punished, a dynamic which leads to an inevitable escalation as only the most extreme can 'win'.
Could be anything, from Mao's Red Guard, to Neo-Nazis, to The Crucible, to Instagram knitting.
After Louise denounced Nike as bourgeois, the village fell into a purity spiral where first Nikes, then all sneakers, then all shoes, and later, socks, were burnt on a pyre by the villagers.
Foot amputations followed in the Spring.
Foot amputations followed in the Spring.
by pizzleswizzle January 30, 2020
Get the Purity Spiral mug.A situation in which one
intends on viewing a single profile
on myspace but views that individuals
intriguing friends,
which forces one to investigate said profiles
until one forgets where they
started in the first place.
~O-O~
intends on viewing a single profile
on myspace but views that individuals
intriguing friends,
which forces one to investigate said profiles
until one forgets where they
started in the first place.
~O-O~
by the marquis February 4, 2007
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charming,smart. Wise enough to overcome every situation.
charming,smart. Wise enough to overcome every situation.
by Stalinsmith June 3, 2019
Get the Sourabh mug.Phrase used in the Tool song Lateralus.
Contrary to the common interpretation that it is meant in the general context for people to "keep going" in and through their life, it is really meant to mean seeking and experiencing the infinite depths of divinity within our own mind and consciousness without the fear of losing ones humanity. Spiral out and experience divinity while we are still human and alive.
Contrary to the common interpretation that it is meant in the general context for people to "keep going" in and through their life, it is really meant to mean seeking and experiencing the infinite depths of divinity within our own mind and consciousness without the fear of losing ones humanity. Spiral out and experience divinity while we are still human and alive.
by jay227 February 22, 2012
Get the swing on the spiral mug.A simplified way to describe a fast-declining mental/emotional state, often leading to short-term bouts of depression or anxiety.
"Hey, how's your day going?"
"Terrible. I've got three exams, two papers, and I can't find my keys. I'm spiraling, man."
"Hey, are you coming to the meeting tonight?"
"Spiraling."
"Oh, ok, feel better."
"Terrible. I've got three exams, two papers, and I can't find my keys. I'm spiraling, man."
"Hey, are you coming to the meeting tonight?"
"Spiraling."
"Oh, ok, feel better."
by EmbryH October 19, 2012
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