A form of Digitalsplaining where the perpetrator dismisses any idea by comparing it to astrology, zodiac signs, or horoscopes—framing it as inherently irrational, unscientific, and vaguely mystical. The astrolosplainer says “this is literally astrology for X” or “you’re basically reading horoscopes,” regardless of whether the target’swork has any connection to astrology. The tactic relies on the cultural stigma against astrology to delegitimize without argument, treating the comparison as self‑evidently damning.
Example: “She developed a framework for understanding personality through narrative archetypes; he dismissed it as ‘astrology for psychologists.’ Astrolosplaining: using a label to avoid understanding a new idea.”
Brought to public attention by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in the book on the fall of Richard Nixon, All The President’s Men, ratfucker was Nixon’s term for a political operative who sows chaos among opponents; an agent provocateur. It is thought to have originated among campus political rivalries at USC, and seems to have some usage in the US military.
Along with Nixon’s other ratfuckers, Roger Stone caused fights at otherwise peaceful Democratic Party protests to generate a false narrative that the Democrats were violent and dangerous.
Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought homealot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.