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idea hamster

Someone who always seems to have his or her idea generator running. "That guy's a real idea hamster. Give him a raw concept and he'll turn it over 'til he comes up with something useful."

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Thanks AI, you've made it super hard to separate the real from the fake! That's why the NetLingo 2025 Word of the Year is: slop. From sloppy TACO tariffs (Trump Always Chickens Out) to the Bunnies On Trampoline meme, AI is officially here and it's already out of control. Join me as I examine some sloppy trends and provide simple tips on how to steer your way through this new muddy landscape. See more...

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