the believer
the believer by Your Friendly Neighborhood Terrorist January 16, 2007
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Don't believe the hype
Ignore the media, marketing, buzz, or rumors around a story, object or person -- it's nothing special. From the 1988 Public Enemy single "Don't Believe The Hype", which fought back against negative press about the band.
Don't believe the hype by stones throw August 27, 2008
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The "Make-Believe" Effect
A term for the sensation felt by audiences while watching films or television shows with poorly written plots. The "Make-Believe" Effect creates the feeling that, rather than being developed by a professional writing team, a film's storyline was thought up on the spot by children playing make believe (likely during school recess).
The effect has a variety of causes, such as plot holes, use of cliches, unconvincing acting, obvoius plot armor surrounding important characters, or events in the storyline that seem too convenient. This effect is most commonly experienced by individuals viewing blockbuster action, sci-fi, and superhero films.
Longterm exposure to the "Make-Believe" Effect can lead to a variety of symptoms, including:
- Sudden rise in blood pressure.
- Profound depression upon realizing that the American film industry has gone creatively bankrupt.
- Loss of balance.
- Deeply held resentment towards the actors, directors, and companies profiting from the creation of such poorly
written films.
- A sense of isolation among individuals who lack the ability to critically evaluate what they're watching.
Unsurprisingly, researchers have discovered that dumb people possess a natural immunity to the "Make-Believe" effect.
If you think you are experiencing longterm symptoms of the "Make-Believe" effect, experts recommend abstaining from films belonging to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, going outside, or reading books for a change you stupid oaf.
The effect has a variety of causes, such as plot holes, use of cliches, unconvincing acting, obvoius plot armor surrounding important characters, or events in the storyline that seem too convenient. This effect is most commonly experienced by individuals viewing blockbuster action, sci-fi, and superhero films.
Longterm exposure to the "Make-Believe" Effect can lead to a variety of symptoms, including:
- Sudden rise in blood pressure.
- Profound depression upon realizing that the American film industry has gone creatively bankrupt.
- Loss of balance.
- Deeply held resentment towards the actors, directors, and companies profiting from the creation of such poorly
written films.
- A sense of isolation among individuals who lack the ability to critically evaluate what they're watching.
Unsurprisingly, researchers have discovered that dumb people possess a natural immunity to the "Make-Believe" effect.
If you think you are experiencing longterm symptoms of the "Make-Believe" effect, experts recommend abstaining from films belonging to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, going outside, or reading books for a change you stupid oaf.
Poe Dameron: "We've decoded the intel from the First Order spy, and it confirms the worst. Somehow Palpatine returned."
Innocent Moviegoer: "Oh REALLY?!! Ok.... SURE. Great writing JJ Abrams. Unfuckingbelievable." *collapses from shock*
(3 days later)
Moviegoer (waking up): "Where am I?"
Doctor: "You're in a hospital. You nearly died 3 days ago after experiencing The "Make-Believe" Effect."
Moviegoer: Damn it JJ!
Innocent Moviegoer: "Oh REALLY?!! Ok.... SURE. Great writing JJ Abrams. Unfuckingbelievable." *collapses from shock*
(3 days later)
Moviegoer (waking up): "Where am I?"
Doctor: "You're in a hospital. You nearly died 3 days ago after experiencing The "Make-Believe" Effect."
Moviegoer: Damn it JJ!
The "Make-Believe" Effect by mynameisbucket June 7, 2022
even the demons believe
you: “even the demons believe.”
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you:” even the demons believe you were such a ass person fuck you.”
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you:” even the demons believe you were such a ass person fuck you.”
even the demons believe by xanax April 15, 2022
believe the hype
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Tanasia: You riqht . It's cool thouqh cause we can qet just as qrimmey . Believe the hype .
Tanasia: You riqht . It's cool thouqh cause we can qet just as qrimmey . Believe the hype .
believe the hype by Khi-Asia March 16, 2009
<.7.9.7.6.>Yoshihiro Togashi Believes The Dark Continent Is The Borough Of Staten Island<.7.9.7.6.>
Angel Jose Robles, Also Known As, Hellstrom, Hellstromism, Hellstromismu, Hellstromismu, Holi, Holism, Holismu, And Messenger Add Oak Is Going To Kill You For Any Reason, So Please Believe The Backwards Notion
Angel Jose Robles, Also Known As, Hellstrom, Hellstromism, Hellstromismu, Hellstromismu, Holi, Holism, Holismu, And Messenger Add Oak Is Going To Kill You For Any Reason, So Please Believe The Backwards Notion
Angel Jose Robles, Also Known As, Hellstrom, Hellstromism, Hellstromismu, Hellstromismu, Holi, Holism, Holismu, And Messenger Add Oak Is Going To Kill You For Any Reason, So Please Believe The Backwards Notion
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