Snake in the grass

Someone who pretends to be something other than what they are, while hiding a nefarious agenda.

Note (1.) A snake in the grass doesn't have to be sadistic, but they have to be self-serving enough, they don't care who they hurt in the process of achieving what they want.

Note (2.) The term "snake in the grass" has been around a long time. Long before people had lawnmowers, or constantly trimmed their lawns like a military buzz cut. So the grass metaphor used to be more obvious. When the average person's lawn used to grow past their ankles..snakes were rarely visible.
If you want to describe a cold blooded human with hidden intentions, "snake in the grass" isn't a bad choice.
by Olive989 March 24, 2023
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Hooker Furniture

An actual furniture store/ brand...where you can purchase (among other things), a one nightstand.
That Hooker Furniture store is really high end. They have lots of bedroom options. And cater to a variety of tastes.
by Olive989 March 26, 2023
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Freedom of the Press

(1.) (Gym etiquette):
Showing consideration to other gym members by not hogging machines or bench presses, others may want to use.

(2.) The freedom felt after physically venting one's daily frustrations, by lifting weights.
Better to abide by "freedom of the press" and be conscientious of other gym members, than hog a machine you are not using. Or are taking lengthy rest periods on, during the busiest time of day.
by Olive989 March 24, 2023
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Righteous Indignation Junkie

A term for what motivates a keyboard warrior (or moral grandstanding in general.)

Morality or ethics isn't the point. Genuine concern for the issue they're talking about, isn't the point. And social status/clout, doesn't quite cover their motivations either. Because this is a very specific kind of affirmation seeking.

People who are righteous indignation junkies today, are basically like a modern representation of the Salem Witch Trial crew...They've just exchanged their pitch forks for keyboards, and stake kindle for declarations of hardline"wokeness".

Just as some hivemind Salem dipshits, got a dopamine/neuroepinephrine rush, burning people at the stake back in the day (because they thought their actions were on the side of the angels)...Today's righteous indignation junkies are motivated by a similar chemical cocktail.

It's just that torture and public executions aren't a common pastime anymore, so that thirst for blood had to get a post-modern rebranding. That's what today's insincere moral outrage essentially is. Blood thirstiness channelled into a more socially acceptable package.
Have you ever come across someone who appears to constantly jump on the bandwagon of angry editorial headlines, without really knowing or caring about the topic at hand? Do all their posts have a tone of righteous indignation? Do they never talk about things that might improve a social issue (or things that are currently being done)? Does it appear like critical thinking is a foreign country in their brain? And everything they say is motivated by wanting to feel righteously indignant?

That's a righteous indignation junkie.
by Olive989 March 26, 2023
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Vertically Frustrated

(1.) A short person who wishes they were taller, and has passionate feelings about it.

(2.) The emotion felt by every bird God gave wings, that can't fly. Many a baby ostrich and Emu has sought therapy after looking at birds in the sky, flapping their little fuzzy wings, and not being able to produce the desired result.
(1.) As a short guy, I find dating websites vertically frustrating. .

(2.) Vertically frustrated ostrich seeks pilot license.
by Olive989 March 04, 2023
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Anger

(1.) The easiest negative emotion to channel into productivity.

While depression is like a static pond that sinks into the earth and grows mold, anger is like boating down rapids. The ride can be a bit bumpy, (perilous even, if it turns to rage) but you’ve got enough power in that water current…you’ll sure as shit get somewhere.

The trick is being able to paddle (channel your anger), otherwise that energy will take you somewhere quick you don’t want to go, (like a rapid that pushes you overboard and makes you hit your head on a rock).

(2.) The expectation that something in this world should be better than it currently is, and someone else is responsible for why it’s not.

(3.) When hope makes a peace treaty with other negative emotions (such as grief, fear, despair, shame), by assigning them two targets…something or someone to blame, and something to do about it. (The something to do about it doesn’t have to be direct (such as plotting revenge). It can also involve self-actualization or the betterment of oneself /others).
I'd rather deal with anger than depression or sadness any day of the week. Contrary to the suffering artist myth, most manifestations of suffering do not yield productivity.
by Olive989 March 23, 2023
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Portmanteaus

When two words are blended together to create one word, using only a portion of each word.

Examples:

(Internet)=Interconnected + Network
(Brunch)= Breakfast + Lunch
(Moped)= Motor + Pedal
(Bash)= Bang + Smash
Most people realize "Brunch" is a portmanteaus, but what about "Internet?"
by Olive989 March 28, 2023
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