fluoride stare
English
editEtymology
editOriginating from a 2016 image macro on a Flat Earth conspiracy theory Facebook page referencing the water fluoridation controversy.[1] Broader use possibly influenced by the attested prevalence of substances such as microplastics.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editfluoride stare (plural fluoride stares)
- (slang, derogatory) A blank-faced, glazed stare given by common or everyday people when exposed to the beliefs or theories of conspiracy theorists.
- (by extension, Internet slang, humorous) Any vacant stare.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ “Fluoride Stare”, in Know Your Meme, launched 2007