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Experimental Animation

An unencumbered approach to animation that is more concerned with novelty, formal play, and personal expression over conventional or commercial approaches to the form.

As a category Experimental Animation is malleable, usually encompassing any approach to making Moving Images that doesn't fall within the industry standards of its moment. This includes cinematic, theatrical, digital, expanded, and gallery exhibition formats.

Can be shortened to "EA"
Robert - Hey Spicy and Helen, would you agree that Asparagus (1979) by Suzan Pitt is one of the best pieces of Experimental Animation that exists?

Spicy - Yes!! The part where she poops pieces of asparagus into the toilet really does it for me.

Helen - Totally some great American EA! The only thing that would've made it better is if it was Sand Animation.
by Robert Beer November 22, 2021
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Backyard Experiment

A science experiment which is done at home by mainly unprofessional or unqualified people.
I’m gonna perform a backyard experiment by putting Mentos in my bottle of Coke!
by Fixxy December 2, 2021
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Near Jail Experience

When you’re going through airport security with disallowed substances in your carry-on bag and the security agent starts shredding through your stuff.
J.O. Holy shit did you see that dude grab my vape pen?
S.C. Near jail experience, man.
by stuartc1 December 5, 2021
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Penthesilea Experience

Having your partner ride you in a sexual way (either cowgirl for the extra thrill or missionary position) and whisper sweet nothings into their ear. When her guard is lowered, you whisper the name of her arch nemesis and start the timer to see how much time can you hold on (or survive).
Guy 1: Hey! Stacy and I booked a room at the motel. I plan to remind her about my dates with Diana while she is riding me.

Guy 2: Full Penthesilea Experience? Do you have life insurance?

Guy 1: Yes.
by Malter October 24, 2019
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a near pie experience

Anything that's a minor to medium inconvenience
"Man, having to tackle that extra work was such a near pie experience."
by Persephone282 December 24, 2020
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On November 11th, you can kidnap any one girl and submit her to the government for illegal human experimentation to stop COVID-19 and other international threats in the future
Boy: Hey it's November 11th
Girl: Ok and
Boy: It's national submit a girl to the government for illegal human experimentation day
Girl: What does that mean
Boy: It means get in the van
by Altruis November 10, 2020
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The Girlfriend Experience

When a female who is not your girlfriend nags you, controls you, monitors what you’re doing, won’t let you spend time with your friends, spends your money and kills your dreams..
(this is essentially the opposite of what most people think the term means..they assume it means a sex and social partner, when in actuality, the definition above is often what you get from many, not all, but many so called “girlfriends”, both actual and those simply giving the experience of having one. Highly NOT recommended🚫
C****? No, she’s not my girlfriend, W****!
But you hang out with her all the time..she pretty much gives you “the girlfriend experience”.
She just cares about me, bro..
by Tahkwuh November 20, 2020
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