Euthemism

The art of 'Wizard Fishing', generally with a Pole and some slippage.

Some of the time we spent holding our breath was spent Euthemisming

by DuckDivingIntoPonds July 4, 2022

Euphemism Treadmill

A euphemism is a term or a phrase used by individuals to refer to a controversial topic as overwhelmingly inoffensive as possible, as opposed to being politically incorrect (aka "enthusiastically offensive").

Unfortunately, the overuse of a euphemism will eventually devolve its meaning to the extent that itself becomes politically incorrect and will have to be replaced with another euphemism. This is a sociolinguistic phenomenon to as the "euphemism treadmill".

The term "mental retardation" was once a euphemism and politically correct term used to describe stupidity. The previous term was imbecile which was an actual medical category which comprised of idiots (IQ 0 to 25), imbeciles (IQ 26 to 50), and morons (IQ 51 to 70).

Over time, mental retardation and its associated verb "retard" became as corrupted as "imbecile" and "idiot" and was eventually replaced with "intellectual disability". It is now only a matter of time when being "disabled" is offensive and once again, slides down the euphemism treadmill.

by Ἀπολλύων October 21, 2016

Tech Extremism

Tech Extremism is an ideology based on three main ideas, the consumption of rare earth metals, striving to decrease the GDP of several developing countries (especially Mongolia), and destroying revolutionary concepts such as silkworm farming and non-combustion engines. It was started by three men of unknown origin who were tasked with transporting a large amount of titanium for a secret government project. Khyrsos quickly rose through the ranks to become the most powerful Tech Extremist, he is currently hunting down Luca Maxim with the collaboration of Zara Employees to stop him from consulting with sentient animals. Khyrsos's connections to the secret corporation "La Vache" are still being studied. Tech Extremists are also dedicated to stealing valuable and productive uncles from developing countries, such as Mongolia and Kazakhstan. Uncle theft is being addressed mainly by Luca Maxim and his squad of sentient animal beings Gerald, Mateo, Jicheal, and Franco. This group of Anti-Tech Extremists is constantly finding ways to speed up the de-centralized procurement of vacuum cleaner parts, found gecko sanctuaries, participate in illegal bug fights, improve Morrocan sandboarding, boost the GDP of Mongolia, obtain Mongolian Fishing Boots (MFB), and most importantly, destroy Tech Extremism worldwide.

Tech Extremism is the most dangerous secret ideology, founded by Khyrsos.

"Khyrsos is now the most powerful Tech Extremist, he must be stopped"

by one_rusty_boi January 9, 2023

extheism

The state of rejection of any make beliefs pertaining to the existence of god (also known as cults & religions of same) which were programmed from birth, reached for due to life trauma, clutched at for group identity, financial greed reasons, shelter from addictions or leaned on to quell fear of the unknown or other disturbing fears and a plethora of classic human weaknesses.

After years of brain-washing and constant systematic reinforcement of existence of god; James decided to embrace extheism in order to get honest and put aside the following of make beliefs which were a product of childhood suseptablility so that he could accept the mystery of life and do the right things without the crutch and pretense of trumped up constructs.

by jim christ April 13, 2009

euphemism treadmill

The process by which a pejorative term is replaced by a more politically correct term, only to over time be corrupted and used pejoratively itself until a new term is introduced, upon which the cycle repeats itself.

So named because walking on a treadmill gives you the illusion of going somewhere, when actually not making any progress. Basically a form of political correctness masturbation.

The best example of a euphemism treadmill is the word "retarded", which was originally adopted as a more apt and kinder alternative to previous medical terms such as "moron", "imbecile", and "idiot".

"Retarded" is currently considered a pejorative insult, so new terms have been invented such as "special needs" and "intellectualy disabled" , which will in time become pejorative insults themselves. Thus retarded SJW's, downie parents, and the self-righteous will always have something to bitch about.

by Frank Marlowe May 12, 2016

euphemism

1. the substitution of a milder, vaguer word or expression for one considered to be offensive or unpleasant.
2. the word or expression so substituted.

"Put to sleep" is a euphemism for "kill".

by ed January 19, 2003

Euphemist

A person who is mature enough to speak inoffensively even when abused. He is capable of telling harsh truths and abuse back without actually using offensive words.

A Euphemist is the coolest guy there is amongst adversities.

A Euphemist, when consistent, goes a long way in life & succeed in commanding people and being popular.

Also, a Euphemist is subtle in his ways & everyone cannot understand him.

"I just tried abusing a euphemist. The guy talks so much sense that I had to apologize to him"

"Damn that euphemist. Its impossible to win over him."

by krishkr September 18, 2010