Stephen W. Thomas's definitions

Hedin

Sven Anders Hedin (1865-1952) was one of the great Swedish explorers. He was not the greatest, but was certainly one of them. Hedin was born in Stockholm and educated in both Sweden and Germany. Before he was 21 he started on his first exploration, of his back garden. He then travelled through Mesopotamia, part of which is now known as Iraq. Fascinating. In 1893 he began a 4 year journey across central Asia, looking for the lesser spotted Asian Zebra a friend had told him about. After four years his friend admitted he had lied. During a journey across the Pamir-La-Anderson Mountains his party found several ancient cities, called 'New York', 'Boston' and 'Disneyworld'. From 1927-35 he was in charge of the joint Chinese-Swedish expedition. They found China, but lost Sweden in the act. Which was a shame. I like Sweden. They invented Abba.

Person 1: 'Oh look! I found Jehol: City of Emperors by Sven Anders Hedin!'
Person 2: 'Well, he's an okay Swedish bloke, but I prefer Gustaf Dalen, who revolutionised lighthouse equipment and invented the Aga cooker.'

by Stephen W. Thomas November 7, 2004

hilaribibble

Funny, and yet ridiculous. A great word to lighten ANY situation.

'My mother died last night.'
'That's hilaribibble!'
'Ho ho ho, ha ha ha!'

by Stephen W. Thomas May 9, 2005

Sharpthorne

A place where large amounts of unwashed masses can be found. And a couple of washed ones.

'I got lost in Sharpthorne today.'
'I can see, you have dirty kneecaps.'

by Stephen W. Thomas May 13, 2005

h/w

Abbreiviation for homework. Only used in written form.

(IM conversation)
Stan: gtg, bro, h/w to do.
Emily: Don't call me bro.

by Stephen W. Thomas May 10, 2005

wannabe townie

A person who openly wishes to be a townie, but for one reason or another, does not fall into the townie category.

"Look at the townies over there."
"Nah, they're wannabe townies."

by Stephen W. Thomas October 12, 2004

ultimate woopage

An expression of being elated to full capacity.

'Oh my goodness! I'm seeing {Coldplay live! Ultimate woopage!'

by Stephen W. Thomas July 12, 2005

Splidgeon

A wet pigeon. Often found in the rain, or in Trafalger Square.

'I found a dead splidgeon yesterday.'

by Stephen W. Thomas May 9, 2005