Whataboutism

Using an unusually stupid example of wrongdoing to try and excuse other wrongdoing. When in reality it just makes both examples wrong.

"It's okay for China to collect our metadata because the US did the same thing and used it to hunt terrorists in Yemen"

"Dude, that is the stupidest whataboutism I have ever heard. If you think it's wrong against terrorists then why the hell do you think it's okay to do the same against anyone else? If one is wrong then they're both wrong, dumbass."

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Norman Rockwell Moment

Any image of a small town event with archetypal characters that evoke imagery suitable for a Normal Rockwell painting.

"Dude. We went to Sarah's BBQ at her parents' house. Fried chicken and watermelon. I had a Norman Rockwell moment."

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Republican Pride

The Republican version of gay pride. A Republican who is proud to be Republican despite being fucked in the ass by his own party.

My uncle is proud to be a Republican even though they sent his job to Mexico by writing and passing NAFTA. They even tried to take away his emergency assistance when the farm flooded! That's Republican Pride for you.

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Philo

Ancient Greek word for a friend that is so good at social favors they end up doing it professionally. Or a Professor who is exceptionally good at getting students interested in a subject.

A Philo was not just a friend, but eventually became an official title of someone that could be hired to set up arranged marriages for men who were too intimidated to do so themselves.

This evolved into an official title used in multiple fields, such as “Philomath”. Someone who helps another person marry math/science. Essentially a Professor.

Philo is often mistaken for a first name, such as the famous historian Philo Judaeus. This is not his name but his title, meaning Professor of Judaism.

Mark is such a great friend! He just hooked me up with a Julia!

Ya, he’s such a good Philo he could get Pandas to mate!