Definitions by New English

Stupid 8 

This is the alternative name for the hotel chain Super 8.

I decided to stay at the Stupid 8 because it was cheap and close to the interstate.

Stupid 8 by New English January 9, 2012

Post 4th of July Blues 

This is the depression that as soon as you go to bed on July 4th. July 4th is the high point of the summer as it is the only holiday between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The effects of this are severe if you take your only summer vacation before or during the 4th. Taking a vacation after the 4th greatly decreases the effects of this condition.

(On July 5th) Suzanne: I am so bummed. The 4th of July is over and I haven't taken any time off after that.

Stephanie: You should have done what I did and planned a vacation for the end of July. You are getting the full effects of the Post 4th of July Blues while I am only getting a mild effect.

Post 4th of July Blues by New English July 7, 2011

Yank Yank Gesture 

This is when you do the jacking off gesture when something is boring, stupid, or pointless. It is a little less severe than the yank yank toss.

She was boring me to death on the phone so I did the yank yank gesture to pass the time.

Yank Yank Gesture by New English March 4, 2011

Sunday Restlessness

This is the feeling you get on a Sunday, usually in the late afternoon or early evening. It usually results from a combination of an uneventful weekend and anxiety over work the next week. Symptoms of Sunday restlessness include going on a drive aimlessly around town, going for a walk, or going into a store for no real reason. Being unhappy with your job increases the intensity.

I went out for a drive to alleviate my Sunday restlessness.

Sunday Restlessness by New English December 6, 2010

Pre-Holiday Movie 

These are the movies that are released from the middle of October to about the middle of November, just before the holiday movie season. They may have some elements of being a holiday movie (slim but potential Oscar nomination, somewhat epic, drama, romantic comedy) but are usually not the major draw that the holiday blockbusters are. These are frequently horror movies to capitalize on Halloween.

The pre-holiday movies serve Hollywood by advertising the holiday blockbusters.

Pre-Holiday Movie by New English October 12, 2010

junkyard refugee 

These are cars that are multicolored, looking like they have been pieced together.

One of my friends from high school had a car that had a gray hood but the rest was tan. It was a true junkyard refugee.

junkyard refugee by New English September 12, 2010

Retaliatory Fart 

The fart that is done to retaliate when someone else farts. The hope is that the person who is retaliating can have one that stinks worse or makes a louder noise.

Fred's uncle in the garage. Not wanting to be outdone, Fred released a massive retaliatory fart that stunk up the garage and boomed.

Retaliatory Fart by New English September 8, 2010