rainbow unicorn

rainbow unicorn (plural rainbow unicorns)

1. used to symbolize a childlike, naïve fantasy
   • 2017, Suzan Harden, Ravaged:

     You're both still trying to make things the way they were before I was kidnapped. When I was all about fluffy rainbow unicorns and shit.

   • 2018, Stefan Petrucha, Deadpool: Paws:

     Her arms around him, his around hers, foreheads touching, eyes closed, they dream their dreamy dreams of rainbow unicorns and butteries. It doesn't get sweeter than this.

   • 2018, Jacob Niegowski, Forbidden Knowledge, page 48:

     Hardly anyone wants to touch this subject, as it seems to be overwhelming and inconvenient. It's easier to believe in rainbow unicorns and pony.

   • 2022, Rebecca Soffer, The Modern Loss Handbook:

     Just as in real life, you don't want anyone minimizing your loss with platitudes, you probably don't want a book about loss splattered with rainbow unicorns and bows, so think hopeful rather than happy for your ending.

   • 2024, Eric Schlich, Eli Harpo's Adventure to the Afterlife:

     Their need for attention is insatiable. It's pathological! No wonder they make up stories about angels and rainbow unicorns and cloud castles . They'll say anything to get noticed.

   We're the ones who have to make your rainbow unicorn ideas work

• sunshine and rainbows
• castle in the air