global norming

glob-al norm-ing

noun

A gradual increase in the banality of life generally attributed to the rise of multinational corporations, reality TV and the internet.

absurdsmith

ab-surd-smith

noun

A person skilled in the ridiculous and illogical. Often given to considering the connections between habadashery, storks and maple syrup.

political correctness

po-lit-i-cal cor-rect-ness

noun

Actions, words and attitudes that are widely regarded as unusual, impolite or unethical but are completely acceptable and normal in the world of politics.

youtilitarianism

you-til-i-tar-i-an-ism

noun

The doctrine that an action is right insofar as it promotes happiness for you, and that maximum happiness for you should be the guiding principle of conduct.