Definition of «electrolytes»
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Electrolytes is an internet slang term used humorously or ironically to refer to something that is perceived as absurdly overhyped, ridiculous, or emblematic of a dystopian or satirical world. The term gained popularity from the movie Idiocracy, where a sports drink called 'Brawndo' is marketed as containing electrolytes and is absurdly treated as a cure-all solution, even for problems it cannot solve. In online culture, electrolytes is often used to mock corporate propaganda, pseudoscience, or any situation where a simple or nonsensical solution is presented as a magical fix. The term carries a tone of sarcasm and is typically deployed in contexts where the speaker wants to highlight the absurdity of a given scenario.
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> The ad claimed the product was packed with electrolytes, so of course it must cure world hunger.
> Someone in the comments joked, 'This new policy is just electrolytes in disguise.'
> He rolled his eyes and said, 'They’re telling us to drink electrolytes to fix the economy—what’s next?'
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