In response to the new "Christophobe" a word that I think means 'anyone who disagrees with my opinion' I have come up with Realityphobe. This is someone who refuses to acknowledge that people of differing beliefs have a right to exist.
Do you think it will take off?
2007-12-13 14:22:35 · 8 answers · asked by Joh 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is actually a fancy psychological term for the reality challenged; cognitive dissonance.
2007-12-13 14:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it will take off, but maybe if we use it in response to all the people who are jumping on the "Christophobe" bandwagon, (they think it's so clever...) maybe they'll become self-conscious and stop using it.
2007-12-13 14:26:14 · answer #2 · answered by Jess H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dictionary makers require that new words be seen in print in several different contexts before they'll consider the word widespread enough to add to the dictionary. Also, if it were to show up in a movie, on TV, or on radio or podcasts, it may begin to have traction of its own.
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2007-12-13 14:27:57 · answer #3 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well -- Doctor Wellby-ish used to be in some American dictionaries.
2007-12-13 14:30:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember the 1968 proverb: Reality is for people who can't handle drugs!
2007-12-13 14:27:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
rofl..... I like the word myself..... but, I also like the word I used to answer one of those questions..... peoplephobe..... maybe they can both get put in the dictionary...... go in peace.... God bless
2007-12-13 14:30:17 · answer #6 · answered by Annie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Word of the year! Just get Colbert to adopt it...
2007-12-13 14:25:21 · answer #7 · answered by Big Super 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The word is too long - it will not work. Not unique enough. Nice try!
2007-12-13 14:55:33 · answer #8 · answered by Super Mimi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋