Elvis Presley's manager sold 'I Hate Elvis' badges to profit from fans who disliked Elvis and wouldn’t buy his official merchandise.

Source: CBC

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Ordination

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the process of officially appointing someone to a position, particularly within a religious context.

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Eidetic

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relating to or denoting the ability to recall images, sounds, or other sensations with high…

Modality

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a particular mode in which something exists or is experienced.

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Slapdash

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done carelessly or hurriedly.

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Plangent

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having a mournful or plaintive sound; sorrowful.

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Decollation

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the act of decapitating or beheading.

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Seraphically

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in a manner resembling a seraph (an angel of the highest order); angelically.

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Asquint

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with a sideways glance or gaze; askew.

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the use of many words to express an idea, often to avoid saying something directly.

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