What is Yellow Dissertation?
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An academic dissertation that draws heavily upon the uncredited work of others. So named for the yellow highlighting that tends to be used to illustrate the fact, with a nod to the term 'yellow journalism.'
"William Meehan submitted a yellow dissertation drawing upon Carl Boening. Of course, since Meehan is a ranked academic, he will never be called on it."
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Someone who farts while they're near someone, so they can blame it on the other person.
Bowen: "Oo, Trident, you just let out..
