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Term #26: Waffle

Term #26:  Waffle

Waffle: [wof-uhl] a directionless presentation characterized by the presenter’s need to “flip” the subject matter every two minutes to keep it from burning.
Ah, waffles. They are the hallmarks of the Quick Bread family, with their hot and airy composition and distinctly porous surface, perfect for holding copious amounts of syrup et al. While these are [...]

Term #24: Butterfacts

Term #24: Butterfacts

Butterfacts: [buht-er-faktz] a glamorous chart or graph that was rendered without the slightest concern for minor details like the accurate representation of facts and figures.
Why do we call them butterfacts? Because these charts make everything taste better. Why else? Because they are soft, raise your blood pressure, and can’t hold their shape at room temperature. [...]

Term #20: Laser Pointer

Term #20: Laser Pointer

Laser Pointer: [ley-zer poyn-ter] an instrument of ambiguous repute, serving either to magnify the effectiveness of a presentation or completely demolish the speaker’s street cred.
Really, their reception is as contextual as light sabers: while watching Star Wars, you’re completely entranced by the skill, anticipation, and reflexes of Luke Skywalker et al. as they wield their [...]

Term #16: Flyby

Term #16: Flyby

Flyby: [flahy-bahy] an egomaniacal and reckless presentation that makes no effort to actually communicate information to the audience in interpretable form; a waste of time.
Presenters are prone to think of audiences as collections of individuals, all of who are reasonable, civilized, and predisposed to trust them. Presenters are a funny breed in this way. They [...]

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