pollyannaish
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, pollyannaish has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Good Hang with Amy Poehler (Dec 2025).
The Pollyanna principle is the tendency for people to remember pleasant items more accurately than unpleasant ones. Research indicates that at the subconscious level, the mind tends to focus on the optimistic; while at the conscious level, it tends to focus on the negative. This subconscious bias is similar to the Barnum effect.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Good Hang with Amy Poehler |
| Field | Cultural studies / Language |
Who talks about pollyannaish on podcasts?
Amy Poehler brought up pollyannaish; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus | Good Hang with Amy Poehler on Good Hang with Amy Poehler (Dec 2025) — Amy Poehler
What is pollyannaish mentioned alongside?
pollyannaish is most often mentioned alongside Apple Watch Series 11, Forky and antibacterial wipes.
Mentioned together: Apple Watch Series 11, Forky, antibacterial wipes, Bird by Bird, dill pickle chips, Arrested Development, Michael De Santa, Nespresso machines, Parks and Wreck, strawberry