May 22 Word of the Day
A moment that is generally agreed to have had a significant influence on pop culture and everyday life. While the term was coined by Rose McGowan in context of the #MeToo movement, and is mostly associated with the K-pop community, the phenomenon is universal and a basic component of how culture works.
Real world events such as social/political movements, the election of a new U.S. President, major catastrophes and disasters, as well as entertainment such as movies, music and TV, can all function as cultural resets. Notable cultural resets in relatively recent memory include:
* The Beatles appearing on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964
* The Watergate scandal of 1974
* The release of Nevermind by Nirvana in 1991
* The September 11, 2001 attacks
* The election and inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009
* The COVID-19 pandemic
Real world events such as social/political movements, the election of a new U.S. President, major catastrophes and disasters, as well as entertainment such as movies, music and TV, can all function as cultural resets. Notable cultural resets in relatively recent memory include:
* The Beatles appearing on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964
* The Watergate scandal of 1974
* The release of Nevermind by Nirvana in 1991
* The September 11, 2001 attacks
* The election and inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009
* The COVID-19 pandemic
"The Nineties politically started with the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 and the Soviet Union dissolving on December 26, 1991, and ended with both the 2000 Presidential election which saw the victory of George W. Bush and the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 which left people so stupefied that it functioned as something of a cultural reset button." - TV Tropes' article on the 1990s
by Spike from Degrassi February 09, 2021
2
A villain of the Batman universe, first appearing in Batman #1 (1940). He is considored to be the Caped Crusader's arch nemesis. His title is the "Clown Prince of Crime".
The Joker's real name is unknown, though according to the first movie starring Nicholson, it might of been Jack Napier. The catalyst of his insanity has different tellings:
Originally a failed comedian, coerced into crime after the deaths of his wife and unborn child. Disguised as the "Red Hood", he failed to steal from Monarch Playing Cards. Running from Batman, he fell into a waste pool by the Ace Chemical Processing.
Surving the accident, it coloured his hair green, bleached his skin white and deformed his mouth into a red smile. Using eccentric weapons like acid spilling flowers and static joy-buzzers, he sadistically amuses his victims before he murders them. Other schemes include bribery and terroism.
The sidekick and former pyschiatrist of The Joker is Harley Quin (a.k.a Harleen Quinzel). She accompanies and supports her love interest in his crimes in Gotham City.
The Joker's real name is unknown, though according to the first movie starring Nicholson, it might of been Jack Napier. The catalyst of his insanity has different tellings:
Originally a failed comedian, coerced into crime after the deaths of his wife and unborn child. Disguised as the "Red Hood", he failed to steal from Monarch Playing Cards. Running from Batman, he fell into a waste pool by the Ace Chemical Processing.
Surving the accident, it coloured his hair green, bleached his skin white and deformed his mouth into a red smile. Using eccentric weapons like acid spilling flowers and static joy-buzzers, he sadistically amuses his victims before he murders them. Other schemes include bribery and terroism.
The sidekick and former pyschiatrist of The Joker is Harley Quin (a.k.a Harleen Quinzel). She accompanies and supports her love interest in his crimes in Gotham City.
by Anonymous December 18, 2004
4
The most fantastic villain to ever be drawn. He's insane, but totally hot, and incredibly amazing.He is a fucking genius and is always ahead of the curb.
The Joker:
Why So Serious?
Why So Serious?
by epicmiffinbits January 24, 2009
5
The most badass villian Gotham has ever seen. His insanity is what makes him so ridiculously amazing. The Caped Crusader's biggest rival. Wears make up as war paint to scare his victims. Changes his story about how he got those famous scars every single time. Is and forever will be the best villian to walk the streets of Gotham City.
by thejokerlovesme September 27, 2010
6
A man who was born a genius, but since no one could compete with his brains went insane out of boredom and started killing people. Then he met Batman, and found someone who actually understood him, who <i>completed</i> him and <i>didn't laugh at any of his jokes</i>. So now he tries to screw Batman's life up, because Batman's just too much damn fun.
by Piper [The Bandit] December 01, 2008