Welcome to Neo Faux Conceptualism, where the playful distortion of systems reveals the deeper truths of our world. Here, absurdity meets sincerity, and creativity becomes a tool for subversion. Dive into the movement’s manifesto to understand how we challenge societal norms through art, language, and thought. Explore our evolving linguistic landscape, where new words are created to reshape how we perceive reality, and visit our dictionary to see how language can break free from traditional boundaries. Join us in reimagining the systems that govern culture, connection, and perception.
Lexicon Spotlight
Timeeffort
noun
The act of performing a task or favor primarily to gain acknowledgment or admiration from others, rather than out of genuine altruism. It implies a superficial display of effort, with the underlying intent focused on self-serving validation.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
From “time” (Old English tīma, meaning a period or moment for action) + “effort” (Old French esfort, meaning exertion or accomplishment).
Example Sentence:
She offered to help organize the event, but her timeeffort became clear when she constantly sought recognition for every small task.
Apathologue
noun
A comprehensive list or record of instances, actions, or events characterized by apathy or emotional detachment. It refers to a catalog of indifferent behaviors or moments where emotional involvement is notably absent.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
A blend of “apathy,” from Greek apatheia (lack of feeling), and “catalogue,” from Greek katalegein (to list or recount), indicating a systematic record of apathetic actions or events.
Example Sentence:
She kept an apathologue of all the times her colleagues shrugged off responsibilities, noting every instance of their lack of concern.
verb
To document or systematically record actions or behaviors marked by apathy or indifference. It refers to the act of compiling a list of instances where individuals or groups show emotional detachment or lack of enthusiasm.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
A combination of “apathy” and “catalogue,” suggesting the act of recording apathy-driven behaviors.
Example Sentence:
He apathologued the team’s responses to the crisis, noting how little effort they put into solving the problem.
Pseudopidity
noun
The act of doing something inherently foolish or ill-advised but in the most thoughtful, calculated, or seemingly logical way possible. It refers to the paradox of making an irrational choice while applying careful reasoning or technique to minimize its negative effects.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
A blend of “pseudo,” from Greek pseudes (false), and “stupidity,” from Latin stupidus (senseless), implying an intelligently executed but fundamentally foolish action.
Example Sentence:
In an act of pure pseudopidity, he licked the molten glass in the hot shop—carefully, of course—just to see if the safety precautions would actually work.