pathetification

Gratuitous and calculated efforts by Western media, aid agencies, governments and singers to perpetuate Africa as a needy continent, rather than potentially self-sufficient through ethical governance. A generally useful device to fundraise for various causes. Relies on American's woeful geographic and cultural ignorance.

*Bono: "WELL TONIGHT THANK GOD IT'S THEM INSTEAD OF YOU"*

Oprah: Wow, "Feed the World" is so heartwarming!

Mr. Theroux: That song is offensive in that it contributes to the pathetification of Africans.

by Palais Jamais January 4, 2008

Pattification

The process in which someone drives themselves or others absolutely crazy for no obvious reason. Process herein means that a person(s) will spend an extraordinary amount of time laboring over something that would typically take minutes; however, in the end you will be left making statements such as, “Oh that is better” or “You were right”. The extension of perfection. The art of taking normal and sometimes lackluster materials and adding both artistic touches and eloquent language to bolster the appearance and presentation of written documents, presentations, and displays.

Steven put his presentation through the process of pattification with the hopes that his eloquent language would convince management to approve his request.

by RT2013 September 30, 2014