AbnormalBoy's definitions

calculus

Usually the highest level of math taught at high schools. Must be taken by those considering to major in engineering, math or physics.

Otherwise, should still be taken to make transcript look better.

"I'm taking AP Calculus my senior year. I think it'll give me more options for college."

by AbnormalBoy April 19, 2004

welfare queen

1) Individual who is perpetually dependent on government aid so that he/she and his/her family survive.

2) Corporation that is perpetually dependent on government incentives/subsidies to survive.

1) She gets free treatment from the state for drug addiction and has had seven children…all when on welfare? What a welfare queen!

2) Boeing is receiving the bulk of a $3.2 Billion dollar package of tax breaks just so 800 workers are hired in Washington State instead of some other state? What a welfare queen!

by AbnormalBoy April 23, 2004

'brid

Hybrid vehicle. 'Brids will become more attractive after gas prices reach $4.00 per gallon.

"You got a 'brid? Dude, that's very cool and environmentally responsible."

by AbnormalBoy December 31, 2004

Sisterstatistics

Branch of "mathematics" superficially resembling Statistics. Does not actually involve logic and often is based on wishful thinking. Exclusively used by people unskilled at math. The "Law of Averages" is a major component.

Using sisterstatistics the bum convinced himself that since he has bought so many lottery tickets, he is due for some winnings.

by AbnormalBoy July 31, 2004

c#

Programming language developed by Microsoft whose syntax is very similar to C++, is completely object-oriented and allows fast development.

Contrary to what many believe, C# is NOT proprietary...Java is actually proprietary. However, because Microsoft still dominates its direction, it may be considered to be "semi-de facto" proprietary at this stage.

C# traded off some runtime speed for safety and quick development. More optimized compilers in the near future may reduce this speed disadvantage while retaining the advantages.

Holistically, C# is perhaps the best programming language in existence.

Our group is now using C# in our projects. We can now get things done in half the time.

by AbnormalBoy July 20, 2005

dude ranch

Business or operation where everybody is incompetent.

"They got the order wrong and customer service has left me on hold for twenty minutes. This company is a dude ranch."

by AbnormalBoy May 24, 2004

soccer

Obscure team sport played only in a few isolated regions of the world. Details are sketchy but the game is believed to involve kicking.

Anthropologists from several universities around the United States have embarked on an expedition to learn more about this "soccer" pastime.

by AbnormalBoy May 11, 2004