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Purity Spiral

A social ratchet effect within a community. A process of moral outbidding, unchecked, which corrodes the group from within, rewarding those who put themselves at the extremes, and punishing nuance relentlessly.

Not to be confused with 'virtue signalling', 'woke culture', or 'online mobs'.

A purity spiral can contain all of these things, but it is defined by the fact that it takes place in a defined community or society, where being purer-than-thou is always being rewarded, and holding a divergent, 'less pure' opinion is normally punished, a dynamic which leads to an inevitable escalation as only the most extreme can 'win'.

Could be anything, from Mao's Red Guard, to Neo-Nazis, to The Crucible, to Instagram knitting.
After Louise denounced Nike as bourgeois, the village fell into a purity spiral where first Nikes, then all sneakers, then all shoes, and later, socks, were burnt on a pyre by the villagers.

Foot amputations followed in the Spring.
Purity Spiral by pizzleswizzle January 30, 2020

rice purity test 

the rice purity test is a purity test from rice university (no shit) that gives you a purity score with 0 being least pure and 100 being most pure
"ah, no shit that jenny is a 32 on the rice purity test!"

purity ball 

a creepy, covertly incestuous ritual in which a girl "gives" her virginity to her father who will "give" it to her husband on her wedding day. inherently misogynist, since no one seems to care about what boys do with their dingalings. usually put on by evangelical fundie Christian dads who "date" their daughters, exhibit lots of family love, and have an unhealthy interest in their daughters' sexuality.
Did you see the Glamour article on incest-fest... er, I mean, purity balls?
purity ball by Heina January 7, 2009
Purity is a unique, down-to-earth, sweet, bubbly, and beautiful girl with a lot of depth to her personality. She is drawn to nature and loves doing outdoor activities. Guys who truly get to know this girl will fall in love with her; and hard.
Purity is the coolest person I know.
Purity by sunflowergirl27 May 23, 2018

Purity Rong

a Purity Ring which is typically used as a commitment of chastity before God, only in the case of a Purity Rong, anal sex and blow jobs are allowed.
You: "Hey man, did you see that chick has a Purity Ring?"
Me: "Well, considering she does anal and gives BJs, it a Purity Rong"

Purity Ring blow job anal god sex
Purity Rong by Bluegutsoup April 8, 2010

Purity Ring

A ring that is only meant to be for the wearer, as a reminder of their commitment to God to save sex for marriage. It is not supposed to be showy, or a symbol that they think they are superior, but simply a personal reminder. It is a big deal to the wearer, but it is supposed to be personal and only between God and that person. Granted, some people do wear them for the wrong reasons, but there are always people who do things for the wrong reasons. And yes, guys do wear them, and please, make fun of us all you want, we don't care.
Richard: "What is that ring you are wearing?"
Andrew: "Oh, its my purity ring."
Richard: "What does that mean?"
Andrew: "Just a reminder for me of my commitment to purity until marriage."
Richard: "Oh, well I don't believe in that."
Andrew: "Ok, well that is fine."
Purity Ring by MichaelallenB February 28, 2011
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She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
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That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
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person2: ya he was a proper lad
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You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
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Me: Poggers!
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