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alexz commented on the word special snowflake
spotted for the second time in a month...
Did this originate with television?
June 22, 2015
alexz commented on the word special snowflake
spotted again in August in a computer tech video. Wonder if this is a 'new thing'.
Also, still hate this phrase.
August 16, 2015
kalayzich commented on the word special snowflake
special snowflake
A problem person. A person who thinks they are unique, different and therefor more special that everyone else. Derived from too many parents telling their kids they are "special," like a "snowflake." Typically used by used by those in the customer service or retail industry to refer to bad customers.
That lady was a special snowflake, in a blizzard of other special snowflakes; shes unique, just like everyone else.
August 16, 2015
slumry commented on the word special snowflake
This site, http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/special-snowflake, traces the use of the term to the 1999 movie Flight Club.
August 16, 2015