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Definition

Something proverbially unpopular or useless.

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In Context

  • "Second, if I told people that God didn't create the world, I have a feeling it would probably go over about as big as a fart in an elevator."
  • "“Which means you'll be about as helpful as a fart in an elevator. Jesus, civilians. Why don't you leave saving the world to the experts and stay in your heated tents.”"
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