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asimov's sideburns
1) n. To be used in similes to show something is epic.
2) v. To be used to show you are doing something epic.
3) a. To be used to show how awesome what you are looking at is epic.
4) av. To be used to show how epic what you are/were doing is/was.
The phrase 'asimov's sideburns' refers to the science fiction writer Isaac Asimov, known mainly for his writing and good intellect, but the hidden gem of his character were his heavily-cultivated sideburns. Asimov fans around the world recognise Asimov's sideburns as some of the most persona-defining, ingenious, and gravity-defying hair since Friderich Nietzche's moustache.
2) v. To be used to show you are doing something epic.
3) a. To be used to show how awesome what you are looking at is epic.
4) av. To be used to show how epic what you are/were doing is/was.
The phrase 'asimov's sideburns' refers to the science fiction writer Isaac Asimov, known mainly for his writing and good intellect, but the hidden gem of his character were his heavily-cultivated sideburns. Asimov fans around the world recognise Asimov's sideburns as some of the most persona-defining, ingenious, and gravity-defying hair since Friderich Nietzche's moustache.
1) She was as awesome as asimov's sideburns.
The Grand Canyon's pure sight was breathtaking, like asimov's sideburns.
2) I totally asimov's sideburned down that road.
3) Wow, did you see that asimov's sideburns car?
4) The car was asimov's sideburning asimov's sideburnly.
The Grand Canyon's pure sight was breathtaking, like asimov's sideburns.
2) I totally asimov's sideburned down that road.
3) Wow, did you see that asimov's sideburns car?
4) The car was asimov's sideburning asimov's sideburnly.
asimov's sideburns by I Define The Internet May 9, 2010
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Asimovian
One who utilizes the logic parameters found in the writings, both fiction and non-fiction, of Isaac Asimov, as a basis for understanding and interacting with the universe.
Asimovian by DragonCairn May 2, 2008
Isaac Asimov
An awesome writer. Isaac Asimov, born January 2, 1920 died April 6, 1992. He was a Russian-born American Jewish author and professor of biochemistry. He was highly successful and exceptionally prolific writer best known for his works of science fiction.
Sci-Fi thanks Isaac Asimov.
His positronic robot stories reatly influenced other writers and thinkers in their treatment of the "sci-fi" genre. One such short story, "The Bicentennial Man", was made into a film starring Robin Williams and the collection of short stories, "I, Robot" was made into a film startting Will Smith.
If anyone as actually read I, Robot they would know the movie has nothing to do with the book.
His positronic robot stories reatly influenced other writers and thinkers in their treatment of the "sci-fi" genre. One such short story, "The Bicentennial Man", was made into a film starring Robin Williams and the collection of short stories, "I, Robot" was made into a film startting Will Smith.
If anyone as actually read I, Robot they would know the movie has nothing to do with the book.
Isaac Asimov by mreow. July 23, 2007
Asimov Cascade
A type of technological singularity where a person creates a replica of themself smart enough to become self-aware and able to create a replica of itself, but is unaware that they themselves are replicas. Those replicas themselves become self-aware and able to create a replica of itself, but is unaware that they themselves are replicas. Continue this trend to the point where who was the original creator becomes lost in the sheer number of replicas
Term coined in the Rick and Morty episode "Mortyplicity".
Term coined in the Rick and Morty episode "Mortyplicity".
"When squids started killing decoys, decoys started checkin their decoys and learning that they're making decoys. That's making them seek out and run into other decoys. Making them realize they're decoys, making them start to kill other decoys."
-- Rick Sanchez describing the Asimov Cascade.
-- Rick Sanchez describing the Asimov Cascade.
Asimov Cascade by The Logical Fallacy July 12, 2021
Asimo
An Asian person who listens to Emo rock. Or just lives the Emo lifestyle.
Yo, those asians are turning into asimos.
Source: Jamel Patten, Toronto, Canada
Yo, those asians are turning into asimos.
Source: Jamel Patten, Toronto, Canada
Asimo by Jamel Patten May 16, 2008
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Respectfully
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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crunchy
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
murderhobo
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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