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DEFINITION: n. A pop culture entertainment property, which has transcended itself and become a de facto religion with legions of devotees, prescribed rituals and sacred texts. v. To follow a pop culture icon with unquestioning devotion.
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Mjainism
Created by: ziggy41
Pronunciation: Em-jane-izm
Sentence: Did you hear all those rumors about the Walt Disney religion among children, that MJainism won't last a year...
Etymology: MJ (Michael "King of Pop" Jackson) + Jainism (An Indian religion)
Iconolize
Created by: mrskellyscl
Pronunciation: i-con-o-lize
Sentence: Some celebrities, musical stars and sports figures have been so iconolized in the press that they can be girlfriend beaters, wife cheaters, drug abusive, self-indulgent idiots and still command the love and admiration of millions of followers who have no idea what a real hero is.
Etymology: icon: an idol; one who is the object of devotion + idolize: to regard with blind devotion or devotion; to worship as an idol
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COMMENTS:
it's good :) - sanssouci, 2010-01-13: 18:47:00
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Theoculturism
Created by: Pythias
Pronunciation: the-o-cul-tur-ism
Sentence: Worshipping at the seat of the Holy Portal was often his favoured way of celebrating a new theoculturism.
Etymology: theo- + culture + ism
Fadreak
Created by: guesser
Pronunciation: Fad + reak
Sentence: Fadreaks come and go, Thank God!
Etymology: Fad ( slang, popular ) + Freak (odd-ball)
Fanchise
Created by: Filthy
Pronunciation:
Sentence: Lloyd should have known that the Toxic Avenger had reached fanchise status when Troma fans errected a statue of Toxie in Lloyd's front yard and began a re-enactment of the final scene to the first film, complete with cascading intestines.
Etymology: There is disagreement on the origins of this word. Basically an altered spelling of 'franchise,' the term 'fanchise' may have it's other roots in either 'fan' (an ardent admirer or enthusiast) or the more extreme 'fanatic' (excessive enthusiasm and often intense uncritical devotion). Most scholars have settled on the latter, citing the common conflation of religious fervor and fanaticism in American culture.
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COMMENTS:
great etymology - Jabberwocky, 2008-08-12: 15:44:00
Good one! My fave so far! - lumina, 2008-08-12: 16:48:00
Good word, No Other Authors !
Own up! - metrohumanx, 2008-08-12: 22:15:00
Thanks, all! metrohumanx, I'm not sure that I understand your comment. - Filthy, 2008-08-12: 23:37:00
good word - OZZIEBOB, 2008-08-13: 18:25:00
My page comes up with no author for this word...only the message"No other authors in this group"...so i don't know who wrote it. - metrohumanx, 2008-08-15: 23:56:00
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Scifology
Created by: Jmakin
Pronunciation:
Sentence: Her Scifology became an irritant to our relationship.
Etymology: (Science fiction)+ (theology)= Scifology
Ratsma
Created by: giveaphuk
Pronunciation: Rat Sma
Sentence:
Etymology: dogma (backwards) = am god ratsma (backwards) - am star
Ardorbrity
Created by: sanssouci
Pronunciation: ar door brit e
Sentence: The huge modern day cult Ardorbrity has reachead astronomical numbers of devoted followers. The number of official Ardorbritans has hit the 200 million spot this week and is no doubt still rising.
Etymology: Ardor - intense devotion, eagerness, or enthusiasm; zeal: his well-known ardor for Chinese art. Celebrity - a famous or well-known person.
Phenomicon
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: Fe-nom-i-con
Sentence: It is hard to believe that a simple TV show could become a phemonicon for a whole generation.
Etymology: Phenomenon + Icon
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COMMENTS:
I know...it's revolting.
Great word. - metrohumanx, 2008-08-12: 14:42:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was inspired by Robert J. Sawyer. One of the neat things about Rob's writing is that he likes to ask questions about the big issues -- like religion and ethics -- while he peppers his stories with pop culture references. And one of his favorite pop icons is Star Trek! Rob we love you! And we celebrate Star Trek in your honor! Not that we're getting religious about it or anything... Thanks! ~ James
scrabbelicious - 2008-08-12: 16:18:00
Stu..stu..stupendous!