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Bog Beast

A bog beast is an old fashioned term for any kind of creature that can live in a swamp.

Louisiana is full of all kinds of bog beasts; including alligators, fish, even butterflies.

by Dr. Portmanteau February 10, 2021


Queer Pressure

A term for when a person is feeling pressured by others into experimenting or admitting they're gay or LGBTQ+ when they never considered it, or perhaps don't even want to be. Usually, towards people who fit a certain stereotype, or from people who become too invested in pride-related politics and forget other people's feelings.

Please don't queer pressure me; I appreciate that you guys will support and love me no matter what, but while this lifestyle may work for you it just isn't what I want for myself.

by Dr. Portmanteau June 15, 2021


Build An Ark

When someone commits an act of random kindness, just because it's the right, decent, or nice thing to do.

"Johnathan went down to the soup kitchen today; he said he really wanted to help make sure everyone who needed it was able to eat."

"Yep, he's building an ark right there, yes indeed."

"The world would be a much better place if everyone could just build an ark, just once."

by Dr. Portmanteau October 21, 2021


See the Soul, Celebrate the Spirit

A modern phrase meaning, see people for who they are, not what. And then celebrate all the aspects that make them who they are.

"Don't be a small-minded jerk; doesn't matter if she's gay, she's one of the best, most true-hearted, people I know, and that's all you should care about. See the soul, celebrate the spirit."

by Dr. Portmanteau September 24, 2020


Vivumortus

Vivumortus, or Vivumortal, is a modern term in science fiction for something that is either both alive and dead, or neither alive or dead.

"Schrödinger's Cat is in a vivumortus state until you open it and collapse the wave function."

"A zombie is vivumortal; he might not be dead, but he's not alive either."

by Dr. Portmanteau May 29, 2020