tradesman's definitions

human shield

A misguided individual that would rather shield an out of the way location than to actually risk his life. Will change mind when exposed to what conditions are really like.

"What? Stand in front of Saddam? But, that'll get me killed. This isn't fun anymore."

by tradesman April 1, 2003

Lord Of The Rings

The existential fantasy story. A model for others to follow.

The Lord Of The Rings is classic storytelling.

by tradesman April 1, 2003

fart cart

The end product of a Japanese family car after a 16-year-old gets done with it. Makes more noise than power. See: ricer, rice boy.

"Man, listen to that fart cart. Is the exhaust supposed to smoke that much?"

by tradesman April 1, 2003

Viper

1. One of the fastest production cars built. Not too well-mannered, but the ultimate sports car nonetheless.

2. Oh, yeah...an Old World snake with a thick, heavy body, and a pair of hollow fangs; adder.

"That guy's Viper is a real Corvette killer."

by tradesman April 1, 2003

442

A performance option for Olds Cutlasses. It originally stood for: 400 cu. in. engine, 4-bbl. carb, dual exhaust.

"That '71 442 can really fly!"

by tradesman April 1, 2003

blonde palomino hussy

Term of endearment. A woman (prefer. blonde) who is completely unaware of the field of devastation of men and boys left by her passing.

Taken from an old MASH episode.

That bailer chick is a real blonde palomino hussy.

by tradesman April 2, 2003

Uncle Vic

Writer and singer of the classic song, "Space Invaders".

by tradesman April 2, 2003