When two or more men have to one up each other. This is usually done through verbal combat, where the second man will try to discredit the first with an equal or better story. The first man will generally retaliate, with a further ‘one-up’ and so it continues.

This is called a ‘dick waving competetion’ Because the one-upmanship is like watching two man wave their dicks at each other - completely useless and no way to win an argument.

A cultural and aesthetic mind-state that prioritizes making money, even as an “underground” or “radical” creator. The work isn’t made for money, but it’s the money that matters the most.