theorycel 

A person (usually one holding leftist beliefs) who has read every single book, pamphlet and essay even remotely related to their ideology. A theorycel usually becomes insufferable due to their uncontrollable urge to use big esoteric words and definitions, while being unable to engage with anything possible in the real world. Your average theorycel can be found on tankie discords and twitter, peddling their specific form of socialism that will #definitelyworkthistime.

Holy fuck, is Alex still talking about that book he read earlier? What an insufferable theorycel.

theorycel by mememachine11 September 18, 2020

theorycel 

The term "theorycel" is a portmanteau of "theory" and "incel". "Theory" refers to intellectual theories, while "incel" is short for "involuntarily celibate," used to describe individuals who feel unable to find romantic or sexual partners despite their desire for them. A theorycel, therefore, is a person obsessed with theory to the point that it interferes with their ability to form romantic/sexual relationships. Examples of this might be spending excessive amounts of time reading and discussing theory to the exclusion of other activities, or using theoretical frameworks to justify their lack of success in the dating world.

Theory may used as a crutch to explain their difficulties with dating, instead of taking responsibility for their own behavior, and leading to feelings of isolation and alienation. This can reinforce the cycle of becoming more and more entrenched in theory, as the individual feels that they have no other means of connecting with others.

Ultimately, being a theorycel is not a healthy or fulfilling way of life. While theories can be intellectually stimulating, they are not a substitute for real human connection and personal growth. It's important for individuals who find themselves becoming overly fixated on theory to seek out other interests and activities that can help them develop a more well-rounded perspective and form meaningful relationships with others.

Either way, as our theorycel friend Raymond Williams once said, when looking at culture we should focus on the specific and the everyday as opposed to theorizing upon the phenomena broadly, as this can be a more material portal to the universal anyway.

theorycel by MatthewDonovan March 26, 2023

Theoryness 

A casual way of using the word "Theory".
Usually meant to imply some certainty of sarcasm or sillyness

The sky is supposed to be blue, in all theoryness.

Theoryness by Six_Flags_Kid January 4, 2009

theorycraft 

Theorycraft refers to any game strategy that exists only in theory and never actually put into action.

"Theorycraft" originated from the PC game Starcraft. The term was coined after countless new players would argue with each other about how certain strategies were superior to other strategies without actually putting any of these concepts into practice. This later evolved into a game in itself, albeit sarcastically. From Starcraft to Theorycraft.

Player_1: hydras n lings own firebats
Player_2: Pfft, theorycraft

theorycraft by Scottie_theNerd April 6, 2005

Theorycrapping 

Theorycrafting done crappily.

Theorycrapper: You should never fight against 'reflect' monsters. If you have 4,000 life and they reflect 20% damage, then you would be 'one-shotted' by a reflected strike of a little more then 20,000 damage, which you could easily do.

Non-Moron: The game takes your damage resistances into account on all reflects. Your base damage resistance is 5% and if you have the recommended 75% damage resistance, then you'd actually need to do 80,000 damage in a single reflected strike to 'one-shot' yourself, which you can't do. Nice theorycrapping, though.

Theorycrapping by JaBaTheNoob July 5, 2017

THEORYALITY 

The idea that you must temper the THEORY in which something should work with the REALITY of how it actually works.

“That sounds like a great idea Joe but in THEORYALITY it doesn’t stand a chance of working out like you hope it will.”

Q: "Do I stand a chance in getting a date with you...?

A: "In theoryality? Yes.... but no."

THEORYALITY by TimBuckIII October 13, 2011

theorycraft 

A term for the PC MMORPG for World of Warcraft. Similar to the Starcraft definition in that it is based off of theoretic strategies. However, it differs in that it is based off the formula behind damage, calculating how much the average damage of an attack or spell will do.

"GUYS! The new spell will do 234-270 damage!"
"Yeah I'll believe that when it isn't Theorycraft."

theorycraft by MuffinmanMike August 2, 2006