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posted on 2025-04-17, 08:02 authored by Matthew PartridgeMatthew Partridge

A humorous bingo card illustrating common buzzwords and vague terms frequently used in academic and scientific conferences. Words are grouped by their perceived impact, with buzzwords earning 5 points, vague words earning 1 point, and a particularly overused phrase awarding 50 points. This comic playfully critiques academic jargon and communication in professional settings.

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2015-06-22

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A bingo card parody listing conference buzzwords and vague words with assigned point values, highlighting academic jargon

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Buzzwords (5 Pts) P-value Disruptive Utilise Exciting Next generation Big data Corrected The cloud Mobile technologies Seamless Hacking 10 years away Vaguewords (1 Pt) Very Highly A lot Much Clearly Poor Considerable Abandon all hope (50 Pts) As you can see in this equation ErrantScience.com conference bingo card Cut out and play

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