Some Terms That I've Coined

“Narnia Organization” An organization with an extremely young management team. © 2011 John McDowell

“Ralphie Decoder Pin Trap” A term referring to a number of unethical marketing and spam techniques. © 2011 John McDowell

“Alexander Syndrome” Self-inflicted problems arising from over confidence gained as a result of early success and/or excessive praise. © 2011 John McDowell

“Sugar Daddy in the Sky Christianity” The belief that if you ingratiate yourself to Jesus that he will give you money, cars, or other gifts. (added 9/4/2011) © 2011 John McDowell

“Sob Story TV” Realty TV shows and commercials that make sympathy-laden stories part of their format in order to appeal to public sympathy, boost rating, and increase advertising revenue. (added 9/10/2011) © 2011 John McDowell

"Piranha Group" An organization whose members intolerantly attack outsiders and members of the organization itself. (added 10/12/2011) © 2011 John McDowell