activation phrase

plural activation phrases · alternative Activation Phrase

1. InternethumorousA phrase that triggers a person into doing a specific action upon hearing it. Used to joke about niche internet quotes or memes that may trigger an immediate reaction of some sort. Also known as a trigger phrase. Associated with the idea of a "Sleeper Agent"

   ...Over the following years, the term became increasingly popularized and was particularly used to respond to tweets that featured slang overload.

   2011, Wait... was that my sleeper-agent activation phrase? Am I supposed to kidnap Amy Winehouse now?

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   “Gentlemen, thank you once again for saving this nation.” “Slloosh garg blurrg.” “I don't speak googa. The CIA only taught me your activation phrase. But if I could say anything... I'd say give America one more chance.” “Kalaak 'ha benben prilo garg.” “Oh, my God, they're gonna fight. Th-They're really gonna fight.” “Aw, they love each other!” “Never gets old.” “I'll never get tired of that.”

   2021 July 25, James Siciliano, “Rick & Morty's Thanksploitation Spectacular” (21:30 from the start), in Rick and Morty, season 5, episode 6, spoken by President Andre Curtis (Keith David)