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The Leader 

A name given to the messiah of the band geeks, a horde composed mostly of freshmen. Usually a senior band member who held an important position however never understood how to act outside the BAND ROOM. Less this be his undoing and eventual fall from grace!
Dude, we can’t take Pete to lunch. He’s has to watch over his flock in the band room.

I know man he's their leader!
The Leader by Steve December 7, 2004

The leader effect 

A political and psychological phenomenon where people hate a leader, vote or fight to remove them, then later start wishing they were back in charge — usually after experiencing disappointment with their replacement.

The cycle goes like this:

1. “This leader is awful!”

2. “Let’s get someone better.”

3. “Wait, this is worse.”

4. “Maybe the old guy wasn’t so bad after all…”

5. “We need him back!”

This happens with dictators, presidents, prime ministers — anyone in charge. The Leader Effect is fueled by nostalgia, frustration, instability, and unrealistic expectations.
"Some Iraqis missing Saddam is a clear case of The Leader Effect."

"Voters switching from Trump to Biden, then wanting Trump back shows The Leader Effect."

"After Gaddafi’s fall, Libya went into chaos — The Leader Effect appeared again."
The leader effect by Minusone July 19, 2025

bronwyn the leader 

someone who is a very good leader and speller
person 1: if you have a problem, who ya gonna call?

person 2: Bronwyn the leader!!!

Follow the Leader 

Act learned early in life when one follows who ever is in charge with little question of wrong doing and believe in trust and honesty.
I've always played follow the leader.

Syamsul Yusof is not mine but we never met before I can be the leader I’m not rude I guess 

Syamsul Yusof is not mine but we never met before I can be the leader I’m not rude I guess
Syamsul Yusof is not mine but we never met before I can be the leader I’m not rude I guess

Kill The Leader 

The act of tearing off the first sheet(s) of toilet paper from the roll (especially in public toilets) to prevent the spread of disease or non-hygienic remnants left over from the last user.

To tear off the leader of toilet paper from the roll in order to prevent disease transmission to the new user's anus and/or genitals.
"Hey Frank, make sure you kill the leader before you wipe. This bathroom's kind of scuzzy, if you know what I mean."
Kill The Leader by Harry Stotle September 22, 2011
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

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Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
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