Individuals like jesse jackson and al sharpton who seek out controversial incidents or subject matter to incite their followers' often violent reactions for the purpose of receiving attention.
It should be noted that Tension Whores are not limited to racial matters. Other notable Tension Whores include:
Rosie O'Donnell, Geraldo Rivera, and Jerry Springer.
Tension Whores should not be confused with simple Attention Whores.
It should be noted that Tension Whores are not limited to racial matters. Other notable Tension Whores include:
Rosie O'Donnell, Geraldo Rivera, and Jerry Springer.
Tension Whores should not be confused with simple Attention Whores.
The tension whores descended on Don Imus over his racially charged comments on TV and demanded his resignation.
by stonelotus April 11, 2007
When two people wanna have sex but can't, for a variety of reasons - already in a long-term relationship; it would look improper to date a co-worker; or simply, they're both too shy.
"Hey there's a lot of sexual tension between Gus and Wendy."
"Yeah, tension's all. Gus is married and Wendy's his boss."
"Yeah, tension's all. Gus is married and Wendy's his boss."
by Wordzdown December 11, 2009
by TheTexican June 5, 2014
The Epic Muscle Building and Strength Gain method used by Charles Atlas and Talked about in Harry Wong`s book "Dynamic Strength".By tensing your muscles and making them oppose each other you are able to gain strength through self-resistance.The hard you tense the better your muscles will improve.
Did some dynamic tension instead of going to the gym
Harry wong`s book Dynamic Strength well help you gain strength like someone Stink when covered in dog crap
Harry wong`s book Dynamic Strength well help you gain strength like someone Stink when covered in dog crap
by Story teller a.k.a Ex husband February 6, 2012
An inconvenient erection, similar to a NARB, caused by penis being in compromised position due to underwear, seated position or posture usually occurs while driving within minutes of your destination.
by doc rich August 15, 2015
The phase of a prospective relationship where two people are only talking to each other primarily through text messages and emails, characterized by enjoyable conversation. Textual tension is often followed by actual conversation which brings about new types of awkwardness.
E: Dude, I just totally broke the Textual Tension with Catherine!
G: You met her somewhere?
E: Nah, I just called her.
G: You met her somewhere?
E: Nah, I just called her.
by Doduare March 30, 2011
The scene in captain america:the winter soldier where Steve Rogers pushes Natasha Romanoff against the wall in the hospital. Or the car scene after the escalator scene or the scene in Sam’s house where the two of them are talking about trust.
by ~m_ April 4, 2020