The Obstructionist Chrestomathy
I have a tendency to create my own words, a strange habit born out of linguistic creativity and intellectual laziness. I’ve made this list for those who get confused or have a strange feeling they’re listening to a schizophrenic. An OED-style “first use” link is included for all. If you don’t feel like probing the Wiktionary for the actual term to describe your idea, feel free to use any of these. To be updated as needed.
Advertism - A theoretical economic system where all commodities are paid for by ads. Generally thought impossible and paradoxical.
Anti-Brand - When authenticity becomes the only consistent factor in one’s ‘brand’.
Authoricrats - Pretty self-explanatory. Members of the world’s biggest, and most ideologically diverse, political party. Can only seem to agree on limiting the flow of information.
Cinema Ironia - A term describing the latest trend in America cinema, consisting of films which blanket a plot with sardonic humor to cover up a filmmaker’s lack of experience with, or fear of commitment to, actual emotions. See Wes Anderson, Todd Solondz, Juno, etc.
Crap Artist - The ‘Artist’ whose main discipline involves throwing feces on others to the delight of the crowd. Adored by critics in times of second-rateness.
Crap Fetishism - The New Media trend/phenomenon of assigning the term ‘innovative’ to media which in previous eras would simply be called ‘mediocre’.
Delayism - A individual’s ability to be amused by their own filthiness. Usually associated with politicians and CEOs.
Newspaper Atheist - An infidel whose lack of belief is not philosophical but based on what he sees as contradictions in human suffering.
Rovian - Giving the illusion of competence by surrounding ones-self with incompetence.
Soulectomy - The surgical removal of ones morals, values, and ideals; usually committed for business purposes and covered by most America health insurance plans. Increasingly common procedure.
Spin 2.0 - The attempt by politicans to destroy the web’s credibilty, and counter it’s inherent transparency mechanisms.
Transparency - When a CEO lies through his teeth, but Twitters about brushing them.
