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You’re Special Like A Short Bus

A sarcastic and often offensive slang phrase used to imply that someone is unintelligent, clueless, or lacking basic common sense. The expression is framed like a compliment but is actually a backhanded insult. It references special education transportation (“short buses”), which makes the phrase widely considered disrespectful. it can be used by people in a jokingly casual or edgy humor. Context and audience matter heavily, as it can easily cross the line from humor into outright insult.
“You really tried to unlock your car with your house key? Yeah… .”

“He spent 10 minutes looking for his phone while it was in his hand man’s special like a short bus.”

“You put metal in the microwave and thought it was fine? You’re special like a short bus.”

“She studied for the wrong test and blamed the teacher… special like a short bus for real.”

“Bro clicked ‘forgot password’ and then forgot the new one instantly you’re special like a short bus.”

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.
I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.
schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008

eye bleach 

Looking or experiencing something nice after witnessing something horrid like a disgusting gif or a disturbing video. Typically used as eye bleach are nice images of whatever makes the disturbed person happy.
"Bleach my eyes! Why is that woman's face ripped off!?"
*Looks up images of puppies and kittens.*
"That's good eye bleach."
eye bleach by Rini2012 November 29, 2016