The term is also humorously (or derogatorily) applied to any actor. The term "pilpul" was increasingly applied derogatorily to novellae deemed casuistic and hairsplitting. They are usually known as "the Cylons", or derogatorily as "skinjobs" or "toasters". This poisoned relationships between the Creoles and "Kerobs", as they were derogatorily called. This pastiche of one's own work has been derogatorily termed as "self-karaoke". In this instance, "Cornhusker" was used to derogatorily refer to Iowa. Evolutionism is a term used (often derogatorily) to denote the theory of evolution. Bolger is particularly known for his "Square Boats" (derogatorily known as "Bolger Boxes"). The Alpha-Omega employs apes previously loyal to Koba, derogatorily calling them "donkeys". The term conceit can be used positively or derogatorily. When added to name like "Birat" for ""Birat-chaa"", it is being used derogatorily. The South African Police also wore them and they were derogatorily called the "red lice". As such, "pilpul" has been derogatorily called "bilbul", Hebrew for "confusion". But when added to a name, it is used derogatorily. They are also known derogatorily in Thai as the "Gaw" or the "E-gaw".