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  • noun politics Adherence to the Two Whatevers: "We will resolutely uphold whatever policy decisions Chairman Mao made, and unswervingly follow whatever instructions Chairman Mao gave."
  • noun rare Belief in whatever; apathy, nothingarianism.

Etymologies

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whatever +‎ -ism

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  • *favorited*

    September 28, 2011

  • Finally, a philosophy for slackers. Presumably our anthem is “Battle of Who Could Care Less”. Or something. (Everyone’s already familiar with the salute.)

    September 28, 2011

  • I think this might be the same thing as oblomovism. But I don't care enough to look it up.

    September 28, 2011

  • See also nothingarianism and whataboutism.

    March 9, 2022