BOPSA
n.— «In media terms, however, this isn’t the most riveting television. In fact, they have a name for it. It’s called “BOPSA” (Bunch Of People Sitting Around). In this case, sitting around and voting for our next president.» —“Keeping An Eye on the Caucuses” by Ethan Morris Film.com Jan. 3, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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