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cultural vandalism

The act of partisan ideologues taking over entertainment properties and turning them into (typically poorly received) political agitprop.
Marvel and DC have been huge victims of cultural vandalism these past few years,
cultural vandalism by answerer5976 August 16, 2021

cultural cross-pollination 

A spicy definition attempting to describe the extent to which cultures have influenced each other. Conjured by Gigguk during the 23rd Trash Taste podcast with Mori Calliope as a guest.
I was wondering like, how many cultural cross-pollination there is.

Cultural Appreciation 

Cultural appreciation is taking the time out to learn about different cultures and their traditions. To become more open in understanding the truths about a culture and embracing them in a respectful manner.

Every culture is absolutely beautiful and unique, and it's no wonder other cultures want emulate that.

Unfortunately, Cultural Appreciation can get confused with the term Cultural Appropriation
Cultural appreciation is enjoying foods and music from different cultures, and giving credit to the source.

cultural cross-pollination 

The way and extent that cultures influence each other. Gained some notoriety on the internet when used by Garnt on episode 23 of the Trash Taste podcast. Note that he didn't invent the term.
There has been some cultural cross-pollination between Japanese anime and western cartoons when it comes to visual styles.
cultural cross-pollination by Ehmno November 15, 2020

Cultural Catholic 

Someone who identifies with at least some Catholic teachings and traditions, likely because of upbringing, but is not active in the Catholic Church.

A "cultural Catholic" was raised in a Catholic family, probably attended Catholic services as a child, and possibly attended Catholic school for at least a few years. Catholic teachings and traditions may influence the person's behavior, decision-making, and holiday celebrations, but a "cultural Catholic" no longer attends Mass or practices his or her faith. The person may continue to attend weddings, funerals, and other events that take place in the Catholic Church but does so out of consideration for family and friends rather than as an expression of his or her own faith.
That family goes to the movies rather than to Mass on Christmas Day, but they still incorporate a manger into their holiday decor because they're "cultural Catholics."
Cultural Catholic by FilmFanatic August 25, 2013

cultural reset 

a cultural reset is when something big in well known pop culture changes or is added causing people to change the way they look at things or to have a lot of people hop on the trend.
when apple added the 🥺 emoji it was a cultural reset
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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