the 'glad game'
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cognitive reframing technique
concept in positive thinking
coping strategy
fictional game
optimism exercise
The "glad game" is a cheerful mental exercise from the novel *Pollyanna* in which one deliberately looks for something to be glad about in every situation, no matter how disappointing.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Glad Game | 1 |
| the 'glad game' canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T10781743 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: the 'glad game' Context triple: [Pollyanna, hasMottoOrGame, the 'glad game']
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A.
The Happy Games
The Happy Games was the official motto of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, reflecting the organizers’ aim to present a cheerful, peaceful image of Germany.
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B.
Our Game
Our Game is a 1995 espionage novel by John le Carré that follows a retired British intelligence officer entangled in a post–Cold War conspiracy involving his former protégé.
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C.
Gladfest
Gladfest is an annual community festival in Gladstone, Missouri, featuring family-friendly entertainment, food, and local vendors.
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D.
The Games We Play
The Games We Play is a song featured on the album "Daytona," known for its sharp lyricism and polished production.
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E.
Game for a Laugh
Game for a Laugh was a popular British television practical-joke and hidden-camera show that aired in the 1980s, known for its light-hearted stunts and audience participation.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: the 'glad game' Target entity description: The "glad game" is a cheerful mental exercise from the novel *Pollyanna* in which one deliberately looks for something to be glad about in every situation, no matter how disappointing.
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A.
The Happy Games
The Happy Games was the official motto of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, reflecting the organizers’ aim to present a cheerful, peaceful image of Germany.
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B.
Our Game
Our Game is a 1995 espionage novel by John le Carré that follows a retired British intelligence officer entangled in a post–Cold War conspiracy involving his former protégé.
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C.
Gladfest
Gladfest is an annual community festival in Gladstone, Missouri, featuring family-friendly entertainment, food, and local vendors.
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D.
The Games We Play
The Games We Play is a song featured on the album "Daytona," known for its sharp lyricism and polished production.
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E.
Game for a Laugh
Game for a Laugh was a popular British television practical-joke and hidden-camera show that aired in the 1980s, known for its light-hearted stunts and audience participation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cognitive reframing technique
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concept in positive thinking ⓘ coping strategy ⓘ fictional game ⓘ optimism exercise ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Pollyanna principle
NERFINISHED
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gratitude practice ⓘ optimism bias ⓘ positive psychology NERFINISHED ⓘ resilience building ⓘ |
| basedOnCharacter | Pollyanna Whittier NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| coreIdea |
focus attention on positive aspects of events
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look for something to be glad about in every situation ⓘ reframe disappointments as opportunities for gratitude ⓘ |
| creator | Eleanor H. Porter NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| criticizedFor |
encouraging unrealistic positivity
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potential to ignore real problems ⓘ |
| culturalImpact |
inspired term "Pollyanna" for excessive optimism
NERFINISHED
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referenced in discussions of positive thinking ⓘ used as an example of naive optimism ⓘ |
| fictionalOrigin | children's literature ⓘ |
| fictionalPractitioner | Pollyanna Whittier NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fictionalSetting | Beldingsville, Vermont NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstPublicationYear | 1913 ⓘ |
| goal |
cultivate optimism
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develop a habit of gratitude ⓘ maintain cheerfulness in adversity ⓘ |
| introducedIn | novel "Pollyanna" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| involvesCognitiveProcess |
attention shifting
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cognitive reappraisal ⓘ selective focus on positives ⓘ |
| involvesEmotion |
cheerfulness
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gladness ⓘ hope ⓘ |
| language | English term ⓘ |
| medium | novel ⓘ |
| method |
consciously search for reasons to be glad
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practice mental reappraisal ⓘ reinterpret negative events in a positive light ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction |
illustrates power of attitude
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transforms other characters' outlooks ⓘ |
| perceivedBenefit |
greater sense of gratitude
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improved mood in difficult situations ⓘ increased emotional resilience ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
looking on the bright side
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reframing ⓘ silver lining ⓘ |
| typicalContext |
coping with disappointment
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responding to hardship ⓘ teaching children optimism ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: the 'glad game' Description of subject: The "glad game" is a cheerful mental exercise from the novel *Pollyanna* in which one deliberately looks for something to be glad about in every situation, no matter how disappointing.
Referenced by (2)
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this entity surface form:
Glad Game