petrosexuality

What is it?
Please tell me, AI.
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"Petrosexuality" is a term that can refer to both a playful concept and a more serious, academic one. In a humorous context, it can describe a person who is obsessed with cars, as noted on Rob Cowan's X account. However, in a more academic and critical context, it's used to discuss the relationship between gender, power, and the fossil fuel industry. [Oh no, here we go.]
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Here's a breakdown of both meanings, Robert:
1. Humorous/Playful:

• As a joke, petrosexuality can describe someone who is deeply interested in cars, often associated with the lifestyle and culture surrounding them.
• This definition is often used in online discussions and social media. 

2. Academic/Critical:

• In this context, petrosexuality is used in a more serious way to discuss the relationship between gender, power, and the exploitation of fossil fuels.
• The concept of "petro-masculinity" suggests that the oil industry and its associated practices are not just about profit but also about reinforcing certain masculine identities and hierarchies.
• This perspective raises questions about the ways in which the fossil fuel industry shapes our understanding of gender and power.
• The term is used to analyze the social and cultural impacts of the fossil fuel industry, particularly in relation to gender roles and climate change.

Well, two need more explanation than one.
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How did I find this newest term?
Is it in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary? No
Is it in Urban Dictionary? Yes
"There are no such things as lesbians, just women who haven't been with petrosexuals."
Spellcheck squiggly-lined my misspelling.
Stupid spellcheck!

Now you are up-to-date.