Container's definitions

phishing

collecting logos and graphics from a genuine source (e.g. Citibank) and making fraudulent e-mails out of them, to obtain data about a person

"...we will terminate your checking account, unless you can answer these few simple questions in our survey"

by Container August 24, 2003

the birds and the bees

The explanation of sexual reproduction. In old fashioned times people were embarrased to discuss sex let alone tell children. So they used Mother nature as a metaphor to portray sex as a natural thing and not a crime punishable by eternal damnation.

"Now Philip, It's your fortieth birthday and I feel you are ready to know about the birds and the bees.."

by Container October 12, 2003

dicey

Risky looking and dubious. Most likely dangerous.
The dice implies you are taking your chances.

"That is one dicey looking piece of chicken"
"That road has some dicey bends on it"
"this bar is lined up with the diciest looking tramps I ever saw"

by Container October 12, 2003

Culture Vulture

A scavenger, circling the media, looking for scraps of originality to add to their conceit. They sport eclectic styles and tastes, always recognisable as having been borrowed without adaption or refinement from elsewhere.

David Bowie is probably the best example of a successful culture vulture.

That website was put together by a Culture Vulture

by Container October 7, 2003

take to school

1.To show someone how it's done.
2.Beat someone in a competition.
3.Prove someone wrong.

Well, Quentin, you beat him 5-0, you really took him to school.

by Container October 9, 2003

tshirt

A democratic item of clothing, all people can wear it in their size, have any message printed on it, or just soak it to show up their breasts.

Hey Check out the T-Shirt dude! Iron Maiden!!

by Container October 4, 2003

downloadable

The vulture culture, where any piece of Data that can be transmitted will be downloaded by somebody, wether they are entitled to it or not, copyright notwithstanding.

"downloadable music is killing Corporate music distribution giants!"

by Container October 7, 2003