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Correlation 

A statistic that means a lot less than you think it does, but is useful in arguments if you want to sound right.
There is a correlation between ice cream sales and drowning. Therefore, the consumption of ice cream should be considered a public danger.
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Correlation 

Correlation! No breathing! Do give a... Er, wait those aren't the lyrics... Er, did I already do this one?
Hym "Oh? And what's the correlation between fat cockles and success with women? Is it... Is it .3? Is it .3-.4? Hahahahahahahahahaaa!"
Correlation by Hym Iam July 13, 2022

Correlation =/= Causation

A phrase used to point out the flaw of a specific argument which implies correlation means causation.
Person A: There is a correlation between people who use wheelchairs and people who have had a severe accident therefore.. Boys, don't use wheelchairs. :epic_sunglasses:

Person B: Correlation =/= Causation.

Person A: Oh my goodness, you're right.

Correlation =/= Causation

A phrase used to point out the flaw of a specific argument which implies correlation means causation.
Person A: There is a correlation between people who use wheelchairs and people who have had a severe accident therefore.. Boys, don't use wheelchairs. :epic_sunglasses:

Person B: Correlation =/= Causation.

Person A: Oh my goodness, you're right.

correlation peasant

Those in the field of social sciences that focus on correlations rather than causation in their research. Typically reside outside the field of Economics.
You found a negative correlation between hospital use and health outcomes and concluded hospitals are bad for your health? What are you, a correlation peasant?
correlation peasant by Likes_Cats November 6, 2019

Integer Correlation 

The scientific name for the hate you feel the more time you spend with a person
Man I spent all weekend with wilson im starting to feel some Integer Correlation.
Integer Correlation by BLDA October 19, 2010

The Shading Handjob Correlation 

The Shading Handjob Correlation states that if one is good at shading with their graphite pencil, then they will give really pleasureable handjobs
rick: whoaaa that chick is good at shading
paul: that's not the only thing she's good at
rick: huh?
paul: the shading handjob correlation. ever heard of it?
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Failure Shower 

When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.
Caleb knew the only thing to do after he didnt get prefect was take a failure shower.
Failure Shower by Vikingnz October 27, 2009
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Acronym for Non-Athletic Regular Person. Your schools lacrosse team probably shouts it at you while you walk by.
Lookie at these bunch of narps, NARP NARP NARP
NARP by Douchebag McKenzy March 31, 2010
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High School Liquid 

A person who can freely travel between and fit in with all high school social groups and classes.
He is high school liquid, he ate lunch with the nerds and hung out with the jocks after school.
High School Liquid by Thaedris July 30, 2008
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Purple Patch 

To describe coming into something good, coming into good luck and or good times.

Like walking over small green hills in the countryside then coming across a purple patch of flowers, thus it being unique and out of the ordinary.
I hit a real purple patch.

The other day this good thing happened unexpectedly then I was lucky with this, it was unique, I hit a real purple patch.
Purple Patch by Ralph Shitstorm October 27, 2020
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(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
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