• roux [he/him, they/them]@hexbear.net
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    6 months ago

    Idiots just hear fancy theory words and then use them in random amalgamations to feel smart don’t they?

    Like this is so common I wonder if there is a term for it. Sort of a linguistic version of Dunning-Kruger?

    • GrouchyGrouse [he/him]@hexbear.net
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      6 months ago

      It’s the politics version of the thumb shaped cop saying shit like “I ascertained the kinetic threat quadrangle hypothalamus ordinance of the pursuit vehicle service weapon” to describe backing out of a parking lot.