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a detand

a detand is someone who consistantly looks at the ceiling for days on end
Jake: Dude, Eran has been a detand for a while now.
Bart: yeah, somethings up, thats for sure
by anonymous April 26, 2024
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I demand a recount!

"I demand a recount!" is a phrase used to express resistance to a decision made, usually in regards to a vote; when used, it is often in a melodramatic and/or comical fashion.

Although the concept of demanding a recount has been around for the while, the phrase "I demand a recount" was popularized as a meme following the Bush v. Gore case for the 2000 election for the U.S. presidency.
Due to the ballot counting controversy surrounding Florida state's miscounts of votes (at this point Florida's electoral votes were the deciding factor of the Presidency), the U.S. Supreme court got involved, and decided by a slim 5-4 majority to cancel the Florida re-recount, as it was not likely to meet the safe harbor deadline requirements.

"I demand a recount!" was popularized as a display of indignant resistance thereafter, as many people (both state officials and regular citizens) criticized the Supreme Court's decision, requesting that for a recount not to be done would be bad form at best, and critically unconstitutional at worst.
by Timothy Matias October 16, 2010
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Recommended if you live in a hot/humid climate, exercise, or have a physically demanding job to manage sweat, oil, and odor, indoor job, live in a cooler climate, or have dry/sensitive skin. Only necessary if you are heavily soiled or sweating profusely
Recommended if you live in a hot/humid climate, exercise, or have a physically demanding job to manage sweat, oil, and odor, indoor job, live in a cooler climate, or have dry/sensitive skin. Only necessary if you are heavily soiled or sweating profusely
by GravelWincher123 February 24, 2026
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