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Breaking the Fourth Wall
"The fourth wall" is an expression stemming from the world of theater. In most modern theater design, a room will consist of three physical walls, as well as a an imaginary fourth that serves to separate the world of the characters from that of the audience.
In fiction, "breaking the fourth wall" often means having a character become aware of their fictional nature. This can range from your character advising you to "Press X" in a tutorial all the way to Psycho Mantis reading your memory card and mentioning the other games you've been playing. However, the most direct violation of the fourth wall would be a character openly acknowledging they are in a video game or even directly speaking to you, the player, instead of to your character.
In fiction, "breaking the fourth wall" often means having a character become aware of their fictional nature. This can range from your character advising you to "Press X" in a tutorial all the way to Psycho Mantis reading your memory card and mentioning the other games you've been playing. However, the most direct violation of the fourth wall would be a character openly acknowledging they are in a video game or even directly speaking to you, the player, instead of to your character.
(Jak 3:)
Monk: This isn't a game!
-Jak and Daxter look toward the player with confused expressions-
(Dragon Age 2:)
Ghyslain (when a quest from him is available:) Does no one see this exclamation mark above my head?
(Other:)
Man: Have you ever wondered why everything we do is controlled by-
Dog: Stop! Breaking the fourth wall is a bad idea!
Monk: This isn't a game!
-Jak and Daxter look toward the player with confused expressions-
(Dragon Age 2:)
Ghyslain (when a quest from him is available:) Does no one see this exclamation mark above my head?
(Other:)
Man: Have you ever wondered why everything we do is controlled by-
Dog: Stop! Breaking the fourth wall is a bad idea!
Breaking the Fourth Wall by Dante Hawke September 23, 2012
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Breaking the Seal
Your first piss in the pub, usually after 2 hours of drinking. After breaking the seal of your bladder, repeat visits to the toilet will be required every 10 or 15 minutes for the rest of the night.
Breaking the Seal by Evil-Ernie July 16, 2003
breaking my balls
breaking my balls by fakemonster August 24, 2005
Breaking Bad Boner
The erection that a person gets while watching Breaking Bad. It generally happens about mid episode and climaxes by the end. It affects men and women equally and cannot be stopped.
Dave: "Did you watch the new episode of Breaking Bad last night?!'
Me: "Of course I did! I had a Breaking Bad Boner the entire time!"
Me: "Of course I did! I had a Breaking Bad Boner the entire time!"
Breaking Bad Boner by Moshbearpig September 1, 2013
Mind-breaking
A term that refers to the state of loosing all sense of rational thinking and comprehension of the world around you during sexual intercourse. It's pretty often displayed in hentai, and it can be a kink for some people.
It is also a thing in the BDSM world, where you take your sub, usually bratty, and put them through an intense session of sexual torture or overwhelming pleasure, that leaves them in a sort of daze. Make sure they don't go into sub drop, though.
It is also a thing in the BDSM world, where you take your sub, usually bratty, and put them through an intense session of sexual torture or overwhelming pleasure, that leaves them in a sort of daze. Make sure they don't go into sub drop, though.
"I was up all night watching hentai and I found one where a chick got her mind broken"
"Damn, I didn't know you were into Mind-breaking. That's some intense shit"
"Damn, I didn't know you were into Mind-breaking. That's some intense shit"
Mind-breaking by RiceBeani April 6, 2020
Breaking Good
A parody of Breaking Bad, invented by the YouTubers Podel and Jixaw, which features grotesque edited images and read captions.
Breaking Good by kevinwegmit November 4, 2020
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Respectfully
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026
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crunchy
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
murderhobo
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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