the rear cargo area of an SUV or van that can hold extra passengers.
so named for being usually cramped and uncomfortable to ride in.
so named for being usually cramped and uncomfortable to ride in.
by Robbie November 14, 2004
Veronica was not very pleased with Brian, when after they had made sweet, sweet love, her put her in the penalty box.
by Champ San Diego July 25, 2006
I just wanted to clear up some misconceptions people have about liberals and the death penalty. Many conservatives, with their usual black and white thinking, suppose that every single American liberal alive opposes the death penalty, and not only that, but feels sorry for the criminal to boot. This is balderdash however. We despise criminals just as much as you do, and only a very small but vocal minority of liberals actively opposes the death penalty.
To the main point: Why do some liberals oppose the death penalty?
A) It's very, very expensive. Yes, a lot more so than just shoving the bastard in prison for the rest of his life. Huge pull on our tax dollars
B) The number of people who have been wrongfully convicted, sentenced to death, and then found to be innocent is disturbingly high.
C) Statistically, minorities are far, far more likely to be put to death largely because of preconceived biases among the jury. Also, poorer minorities have to deal with shitty public defenders that can't put forth a good case, unlike far wealthier white criminals who can hire the best of the best.
To the main point: Why do some liberals oppose the death penalty?
A) It's very, very expensive. Yes, a lot more so than just shoving the bastard in prison for the rest of his life. Huge pull on our tax dollars
B) The number of people who have been wrongfully convicted, sentenced to death, and then found to be innocent is disturbingly high.
C) Statistically, minorities are far, far more likely to be put to death largely because of preconceived biases among the jury. Also, poorer minorities have to deal with shitty public defenders that can't put forth a good case, unlike far wealthier white criminals who can hire the best of the best.
If it were up to me, the death penalty would be applicable only in cases of definitive guilt (hard evidence that the perpetrator is the right dude). Also, he'd have to be at least 18, of course, and above a certain IQ threshold.
by Submitters of Words June 14, 2011
Comedian John Oliver put it well on the Daily Show when he compared the death penalty to the McRib- "When it's gone, it seems so tantalizing. But once you have it, you think to yourself, this is ethically wrong. Should this be aloud in a civilized society?"
The death penalty is a controversial and often emotional issue, yet John Oliver was witty enough to poke fun at it in a way that would make people on both sides of the issue laugh.
by niceatheist June 26, 2014
A friendship, most often between a man and women, that you do everything that you would when dating, but without romantic or sexual behavior. Many people assume the two of you are dating when in public. Note: Neither party wants something more out of the relationship.
How long have those two been dating?
They aren't.
Is he at least getting some?
No, they are just friends with penalties.
They aren't.
Is he at least getting some?
No, they are just friends with penalties.
by heylookatthat December 25, 2014
The difference between the price charged by a male contractor to an attractive single woman and the price charged to a woman with a partner or a to man.
Female - Last year Stewart only charged me 50 dollars to clean the chimney. Now that you're here the price has doubled.
Male - Damnit, the penis penalty strikes again.
Male - Damnit, the penis penalty strikes again.
by warrenmt April 15, 2011
An overrated Argentine footballer who plays for FC Barcelona that is known to miss crucial penalties and big chances when the pressure is high and a lot is at stake.
Miss-Penalty choked again under pressure, now he’s going to fake another retirement or blame Higuain.
by Alagbanko April 30, 2021