reverse euphemism

A "reverse euphemism" is a euphemism that works in such a way as to poke fun at most euphemisms. For example, a euphemism for beating up freshmen is called a "hazing." A reverse euphemism for a place where freshmen were being beaten up would be a "genocide convention."

Bob: Oh, hey, school just let out and it's YMCA night, so I've gotta go take a shit.

Joe: What?

Bob: I mean I actually have to drop the kids off at the pool. Haven't you heard a reverse euphemism before?

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genocide convention

Another name for a safety meeting. Used when your boss knows what a safety meeting is or when you just want to sound witty and ironic.

Joe: We're having a genocide convention at 2:00, behind Hayes Hall.
Bob: What?
Joe: You know... a safety meeting.
Bob: Huh?
Joe: Bob... we're smoking pot at 2:00, ok? Just be there.

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ship-wrecked

When a fan of a series makes a prediction about relationships between characters but is devastated to discover the inaccuracy of said predictions, that fan is said to be ship-wrecked.

Certain Harry Potter fans found themselves ship-wrecked when Harry entered a relationship with Ginny.

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halo 3

The sequel to Halo 2, a game for the Xbox.

Halo 3 is the sequel to Halo 2.

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