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The Media 

What you blame for anything wrong people believe
Friend: My Mom says video games cause violence. The media has brainwashed people
The Actual media: Fact-checking trump's claim that video games cause violence
The Media by mrguy122345 October 20, 2020

The Media 

Is trying to break people, Chat. See, the conclusion is always the exact opposite of what is actually the case.
Hym "So, I'm watching this video about the Knights Templar and how they have ties to the pirates and how it can be traced to modern politics and the conclusion he draws is that the Templars are trying to get revenge for the persecution of men who value intellect and science... But really it's the persecution of fat-cocks. The conclusion is always the exact opposite of reality. They were demonized during the Roman Empire and historically for fucking all of the women and then they installed the fat-cock dictatorship and society collapsed. And now... The Media is doing this to me for crying Fat-Cock dictatorship. Likely at the behest of the government. The got the celebrities in on it. All to defend their solipsistic fat cock incest cult."
The Media by Hym Iam June 14, 2025

I'll Alert The Media 

A sarcastic remark saying you don't care. Usually said after someone says something incredibly stupid or random. It originated from the movie "Arthur" where Arthur tells his valet, Hobson, he's going to take a bath. Hobson, not caring, says "I'll alert the media."
Arthur: Hobson
Hobson: Yes, Arthur
Arthur: You know what I think I'm going to do?
Hobson: What, Arthur
Arthur: I'm going to take a bath
Hobson: I'll alert the media...

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Girlfriend: OMG!! Jenny had the cutest top on today!
Boyfriend: Uh huh...
Girlfriend: I want that damn top! Like...oh my God!
Boyfriend: Mhm...

Girlfriend hits her hand on something

Girlfriend: Ow!! I broke a nail!
Boyfriend: I'll alert the media...
I'll Alert The Media by urbansavage96 February 24, 2010

Alert the Media 

Comment used when someone says something of utter uselessness, or that only they care about
"OMG she's like totally wearing my shirt"
"Oh no...should I alert the media?"

Consuming The Media 

A term used in conversation when making the implication of the viewing of pornography/naughty material, as well as doing acts such as: jerking the gherkin, beating the bishop, seasoning the sausage, choking the chicken, and of course my personal favourite; "Giving the 8-year-old in my basement a short break".
Guy: "Hey did you consume that media last night?"
Media Consumer: "Yeah bro! I went downtown on that media"

Guy: "So how do you relax or deal with anxiety?"
Media Consumer: "I consume the media, obviously! Duh!"

Guy: "What were you doing over the weekend?"
Media Consumer: "Yeah mate, I was just consuming the media if I'm honest"

Alert the Media 

Underground rock band from long Island that kicks some major @$$. They play all types of rock and do not like to be limited to one type.

www.alertthemedia.cjb.net
or
myspace.com/alertthemedia
Alert the media are the best thing since Ramen noodles.
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026
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