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Tribunalism 

Trubunalism refers to the way legal cases are used by elites in a society to 'make an example' of something they think is wrong by prosecuting someone who is an easy target.
A chav faced four years in prison for trolling on Facebook against a rich businessman. This is such tribunalism - the judge should be ashamed of themselves.
Tribunalism by Netal Beattie December 27, 2011
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political tribalism 

A term that describes the underlying and sometimes secret loyalties that exist in politics, beyond the public eye.
The truth of political tribalism runs like a thread through the relationships of those in power; with Republicans right now, it’s primarily belief in white supremacy that drives the party and their devotion to 45.
political tribalism by Dr Bunnygirl November 19, 2019

Temporal tribalism

The naïve feeling of superiority of living right now - thinking people in the past were blind to 'obvious' things.
'Jeez, how could they be so blind about that guy Adolf? It was obvious he was evil. I can't even imagine how stupid people were back then, to even vote for him...'

'I think you are suffering from a bit of temporal tribalism there Mark.'
Temporal tribalism by hallman.eth December 17, 2021

peanut butter tribalism 

the state or fact of being organized in a tribe or tribes, but with peanut butter
The dwindling numbers of the Cherokee tribe forced them to adopt a policy of peanut butter tribalism.
peanut butter tribalism by BlackSmithy September 11, 2018

White tribalism 

When white people vote in majority for a racist,sexist,xenophobe to prevent coloured people from achieving the same status as them
It was white tribalism at its best when the white tribe united in sending a message,that if a black man can be president then any white man no matter how rotten can be one too
White tribalism by Rowanmonde February 9, 2018

tribalism 

a non-economically based type of social structure, usually associated with a high focus on personal individuality, close interpersonal relationships, an intergration with the natural environment, and loose social hierarchy.
Naming each and every world city as it's own country would be a step towards reverting to tribalism.
tribalism by p@$$ing thr.ugh March 12, 2010

Neo-Tribalism 

The re-emergence of tribalism in the post-industrial age. Whereas paleo-tribalism was based on incidental identity, neo-tribalism is voluntarist and based on intentional identities. The internet is an example of a modern technology that has allowed people to drop out of engagement with mass society and embrace neo-tribalism with like minded individuals.
In his book Beyond Civilization, Daniel Quinn predicted that the period of human history known as civilization would be followed by the emergence of neo-tribalism as people gradually abanoned alienated mass society,
Neo-Tribalism by Keith_W November 14, 2021
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I had to kitbash my Luke Skywalker figure with my Darth Vader figure because Luke was missing a hand.
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Satellite baddies

Attractive women who are far from your location.
There are no hot girls in the area, theres only satellite baddies.
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-“You forgot about the rammys, bro.”
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Failure Shower 

When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.
Caleb knew the only thing to do after he didnt get prefect was take a failure shower.
Failure Shower by Vikingnz October 27, 2009
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Lookie at these bunch of narps, NARP NARP NARP
NARP by Douchebag McKenzy March 31, 2010
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High School Liquid 

A person who can freely travel between and fit in with all high school social groups and classes.
He is high school liquid, he ate lunch with the nerds and hung out with the jocks after school.
High School Liquid by Thaedris July 30, 2008
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