The Circumstances

An unofficial name for the tumultuous events of 2020 and onward, coined by Conan O’Brian in a viral tweet responding to a restaurant’s sign stating that “There have been price increases to original menu due to the circumstances.”

“Grandad, what were you doing in your 20s?”
“Well Timmy, that was during The Circumstances, and I was broke as fuck…”

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Farm upstate

Term generally used by parents to explain the absence of a family pet. While sometimes meaning the pet has truly been rehomed, it generally is a euphemism for the animal dying, disappearing, being put down, or given to an animal shelter.

Child: “daddy, where did fluffy go?”
Father, covered in scratch marks: “well sweetie, fluffy went to live on a farm upstate…”

Fish season

The time of year when fast food restaurants feature seasonal seafood. Generally coincides with the Christian holy season of Lent in early spring, which requires individuals to eat pescatarian or vegetarian diets for the 40 days before Easter.

“Popeyes has their fish sandwich and shrimp box just in time for Mardi Gras. Fish season is really in full swing”

Pastaface

A term related to blackface, meaning to impersonate the racial qualities of an Italian or Italian-American. Typically used by annoying young people of Italian descent on the internet who exaggerate the racial inequality of Italian people.

Some guy: "I cooka da meatball."
Kid who is 2% Italian: "Fuck you. How dare you do this pastafaced bullshit. Italian Americans are the most persecuted group in the country. You fucking piece of...."

Barbenheimer

Conjunctive phrase describing the mania around the release of Gretta Gerwig's Barbie adaptation and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, which both release on July 21st, 2023. Due to both films being long expected, many people plan to see both films back to back, spawning jokes related to how opposite the topic and tone of both films are.

"Hey bro, are you going to cosplay for the Barbenheimer premiere this weekend?"
"You bet I am: I have my suit pressed and my girlfriend's pink high-heels ready to go."

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One-Finger Salute

A gesture associated with the American far-right and Trumpism. Made by extending your arm and pointing your index finger at the sky. Related to the Nazi "Sieg Heil" salute in appearance and presence in right-wing movements.

"Hey man, did you see those Trump supporters give a one-finger salute during his rally yesterday?"
"Yeah I did; in other news, my Australian visa just got approved."

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Sludge monster

A self-descriptive term for a perception of self while in the middle of a depressive episode or burnout, meaning to be highly inactive and allow one’s self/surroundings fall apart. Particularly associated with neglecting grooming habits like showering, shaving, and cutting nails.

“I’ve been so burnt out this week I haven’t even had the energy to shower in three days; I feel like such a sludge monster.”