Definitions by Joe Neubarth

do the math 

Refers to taking accounting as a major in college. Sometimes called "Doing the math thing," it refers to the tedium of math calculations in the preparation for the job and in the jog itself.

I'm going after the higher paying money jobs after college so I am "doing the math."

do the math by Joe Neubarth April 7, 2005

as a friend 

The three words that let you know that your (near) intimate relationship has come to an end. Usually delivered from female to male, it is the defining phrase that lets the "dropped" individual finally know that it is OVER.

Donna told him gently, "Dave, you know that I have always been very fond of you; but, now, I want to continue our relationship as just a friend."

as a friend by Joe Neubarth March 29, 2005

WING NUT 

An eccentric who is usually driven by religious fever. They will take irrational social or political positions and not care that people will think that they are off balance. Being extreme somehow substantiates their faith.

Those guys doing the beheadings are all wing nuts

WING NUT by Joe Neubarth March 14, 2005

dusted 

To be killed. (i.e. Turned into the dust that you were created from.)

The Mafia dusted him. I feel sorry for his widow and children.

dusted by Joe Neubarth March 10, 2005

basketball jones 

A Basketball Jones is an obsession with the sport of basketball. Kids who play the game and only think of the world in terms of basketball and their potential success at it.

That's all he ever thinks about. He's got a Basketball Jones.

basketball jones by Joe Neubarth January 21, 2005