lead paint stare
nounEtymology Possibly coined as a generation-specific variation on fluoride stare, from the prevalence of lead, peaking in the mid to late 20th century, and its negative impact on public health, especially on cognitive ability.
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Internet, Derogatory, Humorous A blank or unempathetic stare associated with baby boomers facing people in younger generations (implied to be caused by prolonged lead exposure).
- “Oh… the amount of lindt chocolate I’ve had in my life i 100% have the lead paint stare,” another said.2024 November 1, Brooke Sjoberg, “‘Lindt Chocolate is in big trouble’: Expert issues warning for people who eat Lindt Chocolate”, in The Daily Dot:
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Broadly Any stare caused by cognitive impairment.
- Related terms
- Gen Z stare