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goblin mode

'Goblin mode' – a slang term, often used in the expressions 'in goblin mode' or 'to go goblin mode' – is 'a type of behaviour which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.'

Although first seen on Twitter in 2009, goblin mode went viral on social media in February 2022, quickly making its way into newspapers and magazines after being tweeted in a mocked-up headline. The term then rose in popularity over the months following as Covid lockdown restrictions eased in many countries and people ventured out of their homes more regularly. Seemingly, it captured the prevailing mood of individuals who rejected the idea of returning to 'normal life', or rebelled against the increasingly unattainable aesthetic standards and unsustainable lifestyles exhibited on social media.
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Argumentum ad Populum - Appeal to the People

The direct approach occurs when an arguer, addressing a large group of people, excites the emotions and enthusiasm of the crowd to win acceptance for his or her conclusion. The objective is to arouse a kind of mob mentality. This is the strategy used by nearly every propagandist and demagogue. Adolf Hitler was a master of the technique, but speech makers at national conventions also use it with some measure of success. Waving flags and blaring music add to the overall effect. Because the individuals in the audience want to share in the camaraderie, the euphoria, and the excitement, they find themselves accepting a variety of conclusions with ever-increasing fervor.

The bandwagon argument has this general structure: Everybody believes suchand-such or does such-and-such; therefore, you should believe or do such-and-such,too.
Examples:
Everyone nowadays is on a low-carb diet. Therefore, you should go on a low-carb diet, too.
Practically everybody believes in life after death. Therefore, you should believe in life after
death, too.

The idea is that if you want to fit in with the crowd and not stick out like a sore thumb, then you, too, will go on the diet and believe in life after death. But of course the mere fact that a large group of people happen to be doing something or believe in something is not, by itself, a logical reason why you ought to do it, too.

The appeal to vanity is another form of the indirect approach, and it often involves linking the love, admiration, or approval of the crowd with some famous figure who is loved, admired, or approved of. This version of the fallacy is often used by advertisers, parents, and people in general.
Of course you want to look as fresh and beautiful as Ellen DeGeneres. That means you will want to buy and use Cover Girl cosmetics.
Daniel Craig wears an Omega wristwatch. Thus, if you want to be like him, you will buy and wear an Omega watch, too.
 
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Dharma Transmission

In Buddhism, dharma transmission is a custom in which a person is established as a "successor in an unbroken lineage of teachers and disciples", theoretically traced back to the Buddha himself.
 
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Yuleshard

Someone doing their Christmas shopping on December 24 is the definition of a "yuleshard" —a person who waits until the last minute to finish preparations for the holidays. This Scottish word dates to at least the mid-18th century. Its base word, "yule," is an archaic word for the Christmas season, and "shard" is a corruption of the word "jade," but not the beautiful green gemstone. "Jade" has been used since the 16th century as an insult in Middle English, describing a worn-out horse.
 
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Plosive

Consonant in which the vocal tract is blocked so that all airflow ceases. Denoting a consonant that is produced by stopping the airflow using the lips, teeth, or palate, followed by a sudden release of air. The basic plosives in English are t, k, and p (voiceless) and d, g, and b
 
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Thalassophile

anyone who loves the sea and the ocean.

The word derives from the Greek word thálassa which means "sea" and the suffix phile which comes from Latin (phila) and Greek (phílos) meaning lover.

So a thalassophile is someone that is completely drawn to the sea in all its forms. Someone who can't get enough of the sun, salt, and sand. They'll be at the beach when it's warm and sunny, and will still be at the beach taking a walk even if it's cold and windy. They'll go to the ocean when they're having a bad day for solace, and they'll party at the beach to celebrate life.

Thalassophile Meaning - 6 Suprising Definitions - The Surfing Handbook
 
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