Oiled

: A podcast episode from Last Podcast On The Left that discusses true-crime news and unusual stories, including satirical or dark theories related to public figures and bizarre events.

: Often used as a metaphor for a society, business, or person that functions with mechanical, sometimes cold, efficiency. : A podcast episode from Last Podcast On

: A personal narrative by Jessica Brooke shared through Barefaced Stories , focusing on themes of self-discovery. Short Story Themes or person that functions with mechanical

: A Chinese fantasy drama (Xianxia) starring Yu Menglong and Li Zixuan. It follows a master and disciple who hunt demons, only to discover a tragic connection involving a "demon core" and an oiled paper umbrella . : A podcast episode from Last Podcast On

The term is also frequently used in literature to describe specific atmospheres or character traits: