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Parable Of The Onion
Somewhere at the start of Shrek 1, Donkey is being a dick and Shrek stars chatting shit about onions. He tells Donkey that "there is more to ogres than people think" and says that ogres are like onions, they have layers. This is called the 'Parable Of Onion'.
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"Shrekism is a religion based upon the 'Parable Of The Onion'"
"Ogres have layers! Onions have layers. You get it? We both have layers." - The Great Shrek (Peace be upon him).
"Ogres have layers! Onions have layers. You get it? We both have layers." - The Great Shrek (Peace be upon him).
Parable Of The Onion by Wagwan Bluuuud May 6, 2019
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The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe
Released in 2022 for Steam, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo, The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe is an updated release and sequel to 2013’s The Stanley Parable. Well known for being a meta deconstruction of video game choices and free will, a British narrator (played by Kevan Brighting) guides Stanley to freedom. You will make choices, you will not make choices. The end is never the end is never the end is never (repeat infinum)
This is the story of a game called The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe. One day, it gained an entry on Urban Dictionary and was received with reviews from those on the website. The quote is an example of how the narrator narrates the game, and as such should be read in his voice.
The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe by A Different Hunan Person To Yo August 18, 2022
Stanley Parable
Stan-ley Par-a-ble (Stan-lee par-uh-buhl)
Noun.
1. A descriptor for a situation or dilemma in which the best course of action would be to follow the path laid out for one's self, potentially by an omniscient or omnipresent figure, wherein all other courses of action would lead to certain failure.
2. A reference to the video game Source Mod of the same name.
Noun.
1. A descriptor for a situation or dilemma in which the best course of action would be to follow the path laid out for one's self, potentially by an omniscient or omnipresent figure, wherein all other courses of action would lead to certain failure.
2. A reference to the video game Source Mod of the same name.
Stop trying to find other ways around it and trust me. The easiest way to get this done is to just do it the way I'm telling you. You're caught in a Stanley Parable.
Stanley Parable by Stanley 427 August 15, 2011
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Third-partiable offense
Noun: a crime(specifically a fight) that which is punished under Ireesh Law through a third party in Apex Legends.
Diamond Team 1: *pokes at Diamond Team 2*
Diamond Team 2: *griefs and pushes them in a terrible way*
Ireesh: Guys this is a third-partiable offense
Diamond Team 2: *griefs and pushes them in a terrible way*
Ireesh: Guys this is a third-partiable offense
Third-partiable offense by lfg(xedoth's home) May 20, 2022
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Teen 1: "Do you play The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe?
Teen 2: "Yeah, The Narrator's voice is so hot."
Teen 1: "For real."
Teen 2: "Yeah, The Narrator's voice is so hot."
Teen 1: "For real."
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe by spamtenna August 5, 2023
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Boffin
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
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Pee Calculus
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
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