DEFINITION: n. A self-image disorder characterized by an inability look at, share, or even recognize pictures of yourself, unless they have been photoshopped to perfection. v. To fall in love with a photoshopped image yourself.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Fauxtophilia: /pho-to-feel-ee-ya/ When Mike finally met his Match.com friend, he was surprised to see that the tall, young brunette he expected to see was actually a short eldrely woman that could pass for Sophia from the Golden Girls. When he asked her about the difference, he realized she was allficted with fauxtophilia as she was adamant those were recent pictues of her and thought he was crazy that he didn’t think the pictures looked like her. Etymology: faux (fake) + photo + suffix philia (enamorment) Created by: libertybelle.
Pixelove: /pik sel luv/ Jane had no mirrors in her home, but she did have a very active computer. She created a very flattering (and very different) image of herself on her screen. She very much did pixelove this CyberBarbie and truly believed that this was the image people actually saw when faced with her. She figured it was way cheaper than plastic surgery… Etymology: Pixel ((computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot))& Love (have a great affection or liking for; strong positive emotion of regard and affection) Created by: Nosila.
Narcissisister: /närsəsistər/ There are two Tiffanys, the one who wears sweats, little make-up and rarely does more than pull her hair back into a ponytail and the super model who must agonize over every detail of her appearance. She refers to the latter as her narcissister. Etymology: narcissism (excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one’s physical appearance) + sister (a woman or girl in relation to other daughters and sons of her parents) Created by: artr.
Adobeauty: /uh-DOE-byu-tee/ Models today are receiving therapy for the “3A” addictions: alcohol, anorexia, and adobeauty. Etymology: Adobe = maker of Photoshop. Beauty = pulchritude. Created by: headlibrarian.
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