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    [Noun]  | "par*a*ble" | \ ˈper-ə-bəl \


    1: a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle; also : something (such as a news story or a series of real events) likened to a parable in providing an instructive example or lesson


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English parable, parabol "allegorical narrative, proverb, speech," borrowed from Anglo-French parable, going back to Late Latin parabola "comparison, allegory, proverb, discourse, speech," going back to Latin, "explanatory illustration, comparison," borrowed from Greek parabolḗ "juxtaposition, comparison," "proverb" (Septuagint), "parable" (New Testament), from parabol-, stem in noun derivation of parabállein "to cast before (as fodder for a horse), expose, set beside, compare," from para- {see: |para-:1|para-:1} + bállein "to reach by throwing, let fly, strike, put, place" {mat|devil:1|};

    [Noun]  | "parables" 


    1: a story intended to teach a basic truth or moral about life;


      * e.g., " ... the parable in which the repentant sinner is compared to the returning prodigal son who is welcomed home "



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    [Noun]  | "parable" 


    1: a story intended to teach a basic truth or moral about life;


      * e.g., " ... the parable in which the repentant sinner is compared to the returning prodigal son who is welcomed home "



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     [ "parable" ]

    1: A kind of story.

      * e.g.,  ... Franz Kafka has written many parables 


     [ "parable" ]

    2: Most parables are short and have a special meaning.

     [ "Parable Of The Onion" ]

    1: Somewhere at the start of Shrek 1, Donkey is being a dick and Shrek stars chatting shit about onions. He tells Donkey that "there is more to ogres than people think" and says that ogres are like onions, they have layers. This is called the 'Parable Of Onion'. (DISCLAIMER: DO NOT USE IN R.S EXAMS. YOU WILL NOT GET THE MARKS)

      * e.g.,  ... "Shrekism is a religion based upon the 'Parable Of The Onion'" "Ogres have layers! Onions have layers. You get it? We both have layers." - The Great Shrek (Peace be upon him). 

     [ "Stanley Parable" ]

    1: Stan-ley Par-a-ble (Stan-lee par-uh-buhl) Noun. A descriptor for a situation or dilemma in which the best course of action would be to follow the path laid out for one's self, potentially by an omniscient or omnipresent figure, wherein all other courses of action would lead to certain failure.

      * e.g.,  ... Stop trying to find other ways around it and trust me. The easiest way to get this done is to just do it the way I'm telling you. You're caught in a Stanley Parable. 


     [ "Stanley Parable" ]

    2:  A reference to the video game Source Mod of the same name.

     [ "The Stanley Parable" ]

    1: A first person game that's liked by gay and mentally ill teenagers.

      * e.g.,  ... Teen: Hey, have you heard of The Stanley Parable? 

     [ "The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe" ]

    1: Released in 2022 for Steam, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo, The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe is an updated release and sequel to 2013’s The Stanley Parable. Well known for being a meta deconstruction of video game choices and free will, a British narrator (played by Kevan Brighting) guides Stanley to freedom. You will make choices, you will not make choices. The end is never the end is never the end is never (repeat infinum)

      * e.g.,  ... This is the story of a game called The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe. One day, it gained an entry on Urban Dictionary and was received with reviews from those on the website. The quote is an example of how the narrator narrates the game, and as such should be read in his voice. 

     [ "The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe" ]

    1: A fanbase that is filled with autistic queer teenagers that simp for a disembodied voice.

      * e.g.,  ... Teen 1: "Do you play The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe? Teen 2: "Yeah, The Narrator's voice is so hot." Teen 1: "For real." 

     [ "What’s two times a parable?" ]

    1: Gay men.

      * e.g.,  ... “What’s two times a parable?” 

     [ "The Stanley Parable 2 Emotional Support Bucket™️" ]

    1: The Stanley Parable 2 Emotional Support Bucket™️ Is a item obtainable in the hit game The Stanley Parable 2 Ultra Deluxe™️.Its found in the expo hall and when held, gives the holder extreme comfort and warmth. During the broom closet ending, you can even give it nice stickers. there are many ways to find and or lose the bucket. with it spawning in the open office room upon completing the expo, unlocking lots of new endings.

      * e.g.,  ... "You see Stanley, anytime your holding the Stanley Parable 2 Emotional Support Bucket™️ a sense of calm and ease will fill your mind and your heart" -Narrator 

     [ "The Narrator From The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe" ]

    1: Some damn brit that narrates a guy named Stanley who's employee 427 and probably drinks tea and says end is never the end or something

      * e.g.,  ... The Narrator From The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is a brit. And I HATE British people. 

     [ "Interstellar Parable" ]

    1: Also referred to as the ‘Interstellar Effect’ when observed; The idea that because one knows of something & they perceive it as main stream, that everyone must know it. (This is often observed when talking about dog breeds, movies, foods, places etc)

      * e.g.,  ... “Oh I haven’t seen Interstellar” “You HAVEN’T seen Interstellar??? It’s like soooo famous, everyone’s seen Interstellar!” 

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