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I’m allergic to glib.

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I’m allergic to glib. — a glib response inspired by the style of the playwright Bertoldt Brecht that foregrounds the apparatus of glibness used as a counter offensive weapon.

This is a 21st century technique derived from the of 20th century insult of introducing a landline interlocutor to your friend “click” and hanging up a phone rapidly terminating a conversation.

Because of the way we now communicate, “snark” is the “word play of choice”. And many people have become “keyboard commandos and combatants”.

Often a dismissive rejoinder is required to reply in as few characters as possible based on 21st century attention spans and mediums of choice like text or Twitter and Facebook.

“I’m allergic to glib” is a wonderful way to terminate an electronic conversation while simultaneously dismissing the “snark-er”.

Like most comebacks, ultimately, this will become overused (see speak to the hand); so, use it while it lasts.

The good news is that if one uses and studies the writings of Bertoldt Brecht ; then, the only limit to creatively generating Brecht-ian conversation rejoinders is individual creativity and wit.
I actually read hard copy books and stay away from electronic platforms like Facebook and Twitter because I’m allergic to glib.

Mentally Allergic

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To hate someone or something with a passion, to the point of feeling sick when it or they near...

To show invollentary physical signs(shuddering, cringing, face or body twitching, eyes-rolling) of hate towards an Item or Person when it nears.
That person that makes you cringe at first sight... you're mentally allergic to them.

That country music singer's voice that sickens you at first sound... You're mentally allergic to it.

That certain food that the sight/smell/taste of makes you wanna puke... you may not be physically allergic to it, but you are mentally allergic to it!!!

Cool guy: standin' chillin.
Village idiot: "hey dude, What's up?"
Cool guy: Shuddering, body shaking, green in the face, "get away from me!"
Village idiot: "what's wrong?"
Cool guy: "I'm mentally allergic to you!"

allergies 

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the worst disease known to man. cannot be cured, only treated with drugs such as the sleep-inducing Benadryl (Diphenhydramine), the delaying Singulair (Montelukast), or the ineffective Claritin (Loratadine). typical symptoms include sneezing; runny, itchy, or stuffy nose; watery eyes; and general grumpiness and irritability.
Do you want to go shopping?

Can't. *sniff* Hab allergies.

Do you want to go watch a movie?

Can't. *sniff* Hab allergies.

Do you want to go anywhere?

ALLERGIES!!!
allergies by ZeldaMcFly September 1, 2010

He's got allergies 

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A comedic phrase used by students referring to a fake reason a person skipped school.
Teacher: Is Will here today?
Student: No, he's got allergies again.
He's got allergies by HamesJ January 7, 2017

Allergy Marching Band 

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An organization welcoming people who blow their noses loudly during class or in other public places resembling sounds made by various band instruments including trumpets, low brass, and woodwinds.
"Dude, Matt blew his nose so loudly he could have joined the Allergy Marching Band."

lead allergies 

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This is a reference to being shot or at risk of being hit by a lead bullet.
Man, if you go to that neighborhood you better not have any lead allergies!
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TikTok Farlands

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TikTok Farlands is a term to refer to videos that you see after scrolling for a long time. These videos can potentially be disturbing, or weird. Said videos can also have low likes, or low comments.
“I reached the TikTok Farlands bro
Word of the Day on August 23, 2026

mormon assault vehicle

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another term for a station wagon, mini-van, or any other kind of vehicle that is targeted at the "family" demographic(also M.A.V.)
"Tactical advantages aside, the M.A.V. is top of the line for the holy warrior troop transport manufactured by the Church of Latter Day Saints Military Industrial Complex. Also great for family trips...to heathen lands."
mormon assault vehicle by KVRX January 10, 2005
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Shakira Law 

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A version of "Sharia Law" that Reform Ltd supporters tend to refer to, often by mistake.
Richard Tice of Reform now lives in Dubai, under Shakira Law, although telling Brits that we should worry about it
Shakira Law by Reformltd February 16, 2025
Word of the Day on August 21, 2026

Overstand 

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To understand a topic or statement to the highest extent.
Leroy, after being told the tenth time by his sister, did overstand her idea of robbing the 7-11.
Overstand by Elf Eater March 23, 2003
Word of the Day on August 20, 2026

minimap 

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A map that mostly tells you where everything is
Friend 1: Follow me there is a player nearby
Friend 2: How do you know?
Friend 1: Minimap
minimap by LeWord January 13, 2015
Word of the Day on August 19, 2026

Pink Cloud

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12 step recovery jargon referring to someone new who talks about how great life is, now that they're sober. Usually meaning that the person is out of touch with reality.
The new guy seems pretty happy for a dude who has no job, no money and no family. He must be on a pink cloud.
Pink Cloud by toniwithaneye November 24, 2006
Word of the Day on August 18, 2026
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