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Observer 

someone that stares at people but isn’t a stalker
Marget: why is she staring at everyone

Crystal: oh she’s just an observer, it’s not creepy at all

Observer 

One of the stupidest users of this system.
OBSERVER is a conservative moron who thinks bush enabled a tax cut when now the taxes are higher... EXCEPT FOR ON THE RICH.
Observer by Bush Sux April 19, 2004

observer 

brittish daily observer
observer by I am erica oedibush September 30, 2003

Observer 

To look at a subject through multiple personalities, often with the result of contradicting one's self.
Tony#242: "That hockey team sucks. No matter what they do, they'll never, ever be good."

Tony#243: "I agree. It would take at least two trades to make them a winner."

Tony#242: "Woah... I think that I just pulled an observer on myself."
Observer by dark_starr March 11, 2011

Observer Blind Spot Bias

A form of bias affecting even those attempting neutrality, where an observer (a journalist, a reviewer, a judge) subconsciously filters information to only register data that confirms their pre-existing narrative or desired outcome. They believe they're being fair, but their perception has a "spot" that's blind to inconvenient facts. This is especially dangerous because the observer's perceived impartiality lends false credibility to their skewed interpretation.
Example: A journalist covering a polarizing protest aims for neutrality. However, due to Observer Blind Spot Bias, they only see and report on the handful of violent acts by one side, framing the entire event as a riot, while their blind spot prevents them from even noticing the peaceful majority and the provocative actions of police, crafting a "balanced" report that's subtly biased.

Designated Observer 

When a friend or bro is responsible for telling his friend or bro what he said and did the night before, when the subject being observed is presumably 'shit-faced' or 'fucked up'.
A Designated Observer may tell his bro about a conversation he had with an attractive female he was trying to 'score with' or 'tap'.
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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.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
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."
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