Atlas Shrugged

A very large novel by Ayn Rand, a shallow but popular important Conservative thinker of the early to mid twentieth century. It explores many of the themes that later found their expression in Libertarian philosophy. Noteworthy for its interesting political views, paper thin characters and an awkward, implausible plot.

"Atlas Shrugged" is a book that really impresses people who haven't read much good fiction.

by balbulican July 21, 2004

man about town

A sophisticated, suave male urban dweller; one who knows which bars to frequent, where the fashionistas dine, and which shows one must see.

The character of James Bond epitomizes the concept of a "Man About Town".

by balbulican July 21, 2004

ding a ling

1) Penis. Originally emerged in American black popular music, first made known to a wider audience by Chuck Berry in the song "My Ding a Ling".

2) Pejorative term suggesting stupidity.

1) "Y'all must be playin' with your own ding a ling!" Chuck Berry

2) So he tried for four hours to charge his laptop, and then realized that he hadn't installed the battery.

by balbulican July 16, 2004

skit

A short piece of theatre, often improvised.

The actors then performed an amusing skit about a penguin and a spiked tennis racket.

by balbulican February 26, 2004

blower

A telephone

I've got Arnie on the blower, and he wants to come over.

by balbulican February 27, 2004

jigging

In Newfoundland and Norther Canada, the practice of fishing without a rod by lowering a hook into the water and rhythmically jerking it upward until it encounters a fish.

"All sizes and figures with squid lines and jiggers, they congregate here on the squid-jigging ground."

by Balbulican January 25, 2004

do wop

(also "doo wop")

A form of popular music, primarily but not exclusively the domain of black performers, which achieved prominence in the 1950s. Its most prominent element is close, multipart vocal harmonies, sometimes rendered accapella. The term "do wop" is typical of the the nonsense syllables often used as a chorus.

"The Great Pretender" by the Platters is probably the best known example of Do Wop music.

by balbulican August 03, 2004