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Vatican Cameos 

'Vatican Cameos' is a phrase used in BBC's Sherlock when Sherlock is about to open Irene Adler's safe. The phrase first originated in World War 2. It was used when a non-military person, who was armed (gun or knife) entered a British military base. The phrase was a signal for everyone duck out of the line of fire. Sherlock knew that John, being a military man, would recognise this phrase and duck out of the way of the gun in the safe. It is not a code phrase which Sherlock and John coordinated as a safe word. Very clever, don't you think?
*Person walks into room with gun*
"Vatican Cameos"
*everyone ducks*
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Vatican Cameos 

In the Sherlock Holmes books it refers to one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories, in which he refers to another case Sherlock worked on to do with some Vatican Cameos.
In the case of BBC Sherlock it is code for duck, as in get out of the way. It probably refers to another case Sherlock and Watson worked on not shown in an episode, in which only Watson knows to duck out of the way of, in this case, an oncoming bullet. Most usually used by Cumberbitches.
*Playing some sort of ball game*
Cumberbitch: "Vatican Cameos!"
*Everyone ducks*
Vatican Cameos by the-tall-one August 19, 2012

Vatican Cameos 

Vatican Cameos is what Sherlock Holmes, from BBC Sherlock, shouts to John Watson when he’s finished opening Irene Adler’s vault and realizes it’s a booby trap (s02ep01). When in danger Holmes says a cue so Watson knows how to react properly. It’s their “safe word”.
Sherlock shouted "Vatican Cameos" and Watson threw himself on the floor without even thinking about it.
Vatican Cameos by Lalanda April 19, 2012

Camposcualto

Friend 1: Do you want to have camposcualto?
Friend 2: I would love to have camposcualto!
Camposcualto by jahremyyy November 10, 2019

Real-Life Cameo 

The annoying friend who calls or stops by (unannounced) and is off the phone or out the door in less than two minutes. Has a tendency to do this often and for no purpose.
-'What was that? I thought I heard the phone ring??'

-'You did, it was Greggo pulling the 'real-life cameo' again.'
Real-Life Cameo by Stuvis September 29, 2009

Cameshia 

A Girl That Is Pretty Amazing Super Gorgeous Short Tempered And Can Get Naughty If Needed
Woaaaaah...Cameshia Is Superrr Sexyyy
Cameshia by Lalali08 October 23, 2016

2 camels in a tiny car 

A phrase created by the famous YouTuber RayWilliamJohnson. Ray reviewed a viral video in which the entire footage was of two very angry camels sitting inside a tiny car. There was no context or explanation given in the video for what was going on. The video was literally just "2 camels in a tiny car", a seemingly inexplicable phrase that is so bizarre there is no explanation for it. Therefore, it is said to automatically win every fight or argument, particularly against trolls. It has gotten so well-known that someone even made a Twitter account for the phrase, and got its place in the 'know you meme' website. Amazingly, this phrase was only invented on January 24th, 2010, a mere three weeks from the posting of this entry.

Note: This entry is a revised, expanded, and corrected entry posted in response to someone who posted similar information under "2 camels and a tiny car", which was incorrect.
Troll: "A mac is better than a PC!!"
Ray: "Nope, 2 camels in a tiny car."

Troll: "Star Wars is better than Lord of the Rings!!"
Ray: "2 camels in a tiny car."

Troll: "Nickelback is the best band ever!!"
Ray: "2 camels in a tiny car."

Troll: "Rosie O'Donnell has a penis!!"
Ray: "2 cam- ... you know, I'm just not gonna argue with that one."
2 camels in a tiny car by mrypen February 17, 2010