Fabian Strategy

Method of getting your way in disputes with your girlfriend by appearing to give into her demands. The Fabian strategy derives it's name from the Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus. He ran away, rather than engage in battle, he would retreat and retreat until the enemy grew fatigued and eventually made a mistake. Though I abhor it as a military strategy, it is the basis for all successful personal relationships.

My girlfriend wanted to re-paint the hallway so rather than say yes or no, I employed the Fabian Strategy and asked her if her sister had done anything crazy lately. She spent an hour ranting about that and totally forgot to ask me about the paint samples she brought home. She is sleeping peacefully and Fabian (me) has retreated to his den where he is drinking scotch and playing Snood.

by Are2Dee2 March 10, 2011

apple picking

Engaging in a pattern of theft where one "picks" apple products (typically iPhones) out of unsuspecting passenger hands on Chicago public transportation systems like the L.

Can be color-coded to denote specific lines of the L

"Haven't seen you in a minute man, where you been at?"

"I was Red apple picking last night and got 2 old 3Gs and a brand new 4GS."

"Better sell those quick before they get hot and woowoowoo."

by Are2Dee2 January 05, 2012

courtesy fart

A fart released before you enter a crowded area so you don't release it while in the crowded area, gassing everyone stuck in the room with you.

Before I got on the train I let out a courtesy fart on the platform because I knew I wouldn't be able to hold it in until my stop.

by Are2Dee2 October 13, 2009

pity digits

A phone number you give/get from a girl/guy the morning after you sleep with him/her even though you have absolutely no intention of calling him/her ever again, but it makes the whole goodbye thing way less awkward

I hooked up with a girl last night; she was annoying and I never want to see her again, so the next morning I got some pity digits when I dropped her off so it wouldn't be weird.

by Are2Dee2 October 09, 2009

braille-allel parking

parallel parking your car in a tight spot by bumping into the car in front and/or behind you.

I found an awesome spot on Clark St but I was barely able to fit my car into it. Luckily my dad taught me braille-allel parking.

by Are2Dee2 October 28, 2010

food bandit

someone who consistently steals other peoples food; especially prevalent among male college-age roommates.

I had leftover pizza in the refrigerator but now its gone. My roommate is such a food bandit.

by Are2Dee2 December 13, 2009