What is Edism?
1.
Pointless, inane statement.
'Sven Goran Erisson will score the winning goal for England in the 2004 World Cup'
2.
A word or phrase or thought that only Ed understands.
The word or phrase or thought may have been common in the early 19th century, but is used today by ED!
Ed: "I know exactly what's going on here. I was trying not to tip my hand. Just know that I know."
Other person: What the hell was that? An Edism?
Ed: "...IT'S NOT AN EDISM. IT'S AN OLD TIME POKER TERM. THAT I THOUGHT EVERYONE KNEW AND UNDERSTOOD."
Other person: Exactly
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3.
Witty and insightful summary of a situation, which clearly cuts the crap whilst encompassing the full complexities. A phrase likely to resonate with the intelligent in the audience.
An oft-used Edism: "We're fucked", esp. with reference to the global outlook, or perhaps after an orgy.
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