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Sensationalism 

The idea that all knowledge is gained through a person's feelings and emotion.
"We're in a ratings system here, and the key factor is, sensationalism.."
Sensationalism by b3j3eZu5 December 28, 2005

sensationalism 

The key factor, apparantly.
I wish I could tell you more perfect news, but were in a rating system here, and the key factor is "sensationalism". They've got you running around in circles, 9-5, and 5-9. Your mine, I tell you what they want you to know, and you concider it the truth. NOBODY IS OPENING THEIR EYES, OUR WHOLE ECONOMY IS DEPLETING THE WORLD OF OUR LIVES AND NATURAL RESOURCES. AND ARE YOU HAPPY. COME ON, I WORK FOR THE SYSTEM!
sensationalism by SugarSpider September 25, 2005

Leaf Nation Sensationalism 

Inane, idiotic, far from the truth stories and rumours that come out of the Toronto Area about the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Particularly, during the Free Agent offseason and around the time of the trade deadline.

Rumors that make Eklund's 30% BS look credible.
Larry Leaf Fan: Hey Did you hear? The Leafs are trading for Peter Forsberg, Naslund, Kariya, Khabibulin, Hatcher, Modano and Yzerman. - I heard it on the news

Hockey Fan w/brain: Yeah right, thats just Leaf Nation Sensationalism.

LLF: Dude we're gonna get them I know it.

HF: Yeah right, the same rumors have been coming out of Toronto since 67.

LLF: Ahh go fuck yourself Leafs will win the cup this year.

racial sensationalism 

The use of sensational subject matter, style or methods, or the sensational subject matter itself such as racist incidents or behavior, published materials, or broadcasts that are intentionally controversial, exaggerated, lurid, loud, or attention-grabbing.
Today's news is just racial sensationalism!

Sensationalisationism 

An ideology based on how the world is senced/perceived, with each individual's perception varing dramaticly.
I am a follower of Sensationalisationism
Sensationalisationism by Ilovemylo November 28, 2014

Superly-Awesome-Sensationalistic 

Something odd that Michaelangelo Hamato of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles says in the video game when excited.
*KO's a Purple Dragon*

Mikey: "Superly-Awesome-Sensationalistic, bro!"
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Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026

kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on October 30, 2026

proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
Word of the Day on October 29, 2026
The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
Word of the Day on October 28, 2026
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
womp by 175623226 November 3, 2011
Word of the Day on October 27, 2026
When your wife’s boyfriend let you sleep past 8pm 😎😎
Wife’s boyfriend: You have 5 more minutes
Me: Poggers!
Poggers by Just_Charles April 14, 2020
Word of the Day on October 26, 2026
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