Talk:Bullshit

Popular culture - novelty items
Commons has a but I don't think it's good enough to add to the article. Philh-591 (talk) 22:41, 5 April 2022 (UTC)

David Graeber's theory of bullshit work
If memory serves, didn't Graeber's book postulate and supply evidence that BS jobs/work are purposely designed to demoralize the workforce ??

BTW perhaps we should separate the use of the expletive word BS from the philosophy/science of BS into two separate disambiguated articles ???Wikkileaker (talk) 05:56, 9 April 2022 (UTC)

"Pure bullshit" listed at Redirects for discussion
An editor has identified a potential problem with the redirect Pure bullshit and has thus listed it for discussion. This discussion will occur at Redirects for discussion/Log/2022 July 9 until a consensus is reached, and readers of this page are welcome to contribute to the discussion. TraderCharlotte (talk) 03:51, 9 July 2022 (UTC)

Bollocks
I would argue that "Bollocks" is not exactly comparable to "Bullshit", and in British English we now use both terms because of their subtle difference in meaning.

"The liar cares about the truth and attempts to hide it; the bullshitter doesn't care if what they say is true or false, but cares only whether the listener is persuaded." - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Frankfurt

Whereas one who is talking "Bollocks" cares nothing for truth, falsehood or any attempt at sense or meaning at all

I've got no citations for "my" definition. I've spent some time looking for a volume in a similar calibre to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Bullshit dealing with "Bollocks" but haven't found anything as yet.

--Andypreston (talk) 12:06, 8 October 2022 (UTC)

Wiki Education assignment: Topics in Ethics C Calling Bullshit
— Assignment last updated by Okigbov (talk) 19:44, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

Wiki Education assignment: Topics in Ethics Calling Bullshit
— Assignment last updated by Daniellebishop21 (talk) 15:57, 18 March 2024 (UTC)

Brandolini's Law Brandolini's law, also referred to as the "bullshit asymmetry principle", is a concept that highlights the disproportionate amount of effort required to refute false or misleading statements compared to the effort required to produce them. In simpler terms, it is much easier to make false claims than it is to disprove them. This principle is particularly relevant in today's world of information overload, where the internet and social media have made it easier than ever for anyone to spread false information. A single tweet or post can reach millions of people within minutes, and correcting the misinformation can be a daunting task for experts and fact-checkers. The concept was named after Italian programmer Alberto Brandolini, who first formulated it in 2013. He observed that people tend to create false claims or arguments that sound convincing but lack substance or evidence. When these claims are challenged, they often resort to making even more false or misleading statements, thereby increasing the amount of effort required to refute them.The law has important implications for critical thinking and media literacy. It underscores the importance of verifying information before accepting it as true and being aware of the biases and motivations of those who produce and spread information. It also highlights the need for collaborative efforts to combat misinformation, including fact-checking, education, and media literacy campaigns.

"Bullshit" The term "bullshit" is a versatile and commonly used expletive in the English language. It is often used to express frustration and disbelief in response to communication or actions that are viewed as false, deceptive, or intentionally misleading. The term can also be used as a noun or verb to describe the act of communicating or producing false or exaggerated information.

In British English, the term "bollocks" is a comparable expletive that carries a similar meaning to "bullshit." Both terms are considered profanity and are generally not used in formal or polite settings.

The term "bullshit artist" is often used to describe a person who excels at communicating nonsense on a given subject. This term is often used to describe politicians, salespeople, or other individuals who use language to manipulate or deceive others.Interestingly, "Bullshit" is also the name of a popular card game that involves bluffing and deception. In this game, players take turns making statements about a given topic, and other players must determine whether the statement is true or false. The game rewards players who can bluff and deceive their opponents effectively. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bribaily (talk • contribs) 20:30, 22 March 2024 (UTC)


 * Bullshit is a term used for emphasis, especially emphasizing your dissatisfaction with something or your disinclination to believe it. It's essentially used to convey "I don't like this at all," or "I don't believe that for a second," or "I don't believe any of that." 2603:6000:C305:78DF:FA44:BF95:1DE1:75D4 (talk) 07:30, 12 June 2024 (UTC)