Ben Frey's definitions

serial sevens

1. A psych test measuring cognitive ability where subject counts backward from a random number in increments of seven.
2. Any difficult mental calculation.

Explained in The Contortionist's Handbook by Craig Clevenger.

"I can figure out how much we all owe if you just let me see the bill... it isn't serial sevens."

by Ben Frey April 5, 2006

mysterectomy

Taking all the suspense out of a movie by revealing spoilers to someone who hasn't seen it.

"What are you watching?"
"The Village, I haven't seen it yet."
"Cool... you know it's set in the present, right?"
"Oh, goddammit! Thanks for the mysterectomy!"

by Ben Frey April 28, 2006

blanguage

"Secret" black language. Nonverbal expressions that African Americans use to express the horrible things they say, as defined by Larry Wilmont on The Daily Show. It's a way for them to communicate to other black peole without whiteys knowing.

Examples of blanguage include: Obama flipping off Hillary Clinton by scratching his face with his middle finger and Larry adjusting his tie to say "stand down brothers, my boy is cool."

by Ben Frey April 21, 2008

cribster

A baby who is forced to become trendy by its urban hipster parents. More and more boutiques in upscale neighborhoods cater to these parents, stuck in 1/3-life crisis, who buy their baby clothes and accessories that are essentially scaled-down versions of the Hot Topic product line. It's a way for young moms to live the party life vicariously through their child, 16 years before that child will be allowed to party.

I don't know what's more disturbing: that the 35-year old mom in Starbucks is wearing a babydoll shirt that says "Sex Kitten"... or that her cribster is wearing the same thing.

by Ben Frey January 27, 2007

Friendly Confines

Chicago phrase for the greatest ballpark in the world, Wrigley Field. Unfortunately not, by any stretch of the imagination, home to the greatest baseball team in the world. Coined by first baseman and coach Ernie Banks.

Win or lose, it's always a good afternoon at the Friendly Confines.

by Ben Frey June 11, 2006

thundersnow

A strange weather phenomenon first widely discussed in winter 2006, involving a thunderstorm with snow instead of rain.

Thundersnow would be a great name for a heavy metal band.

by Ben Frey April 1, 2006

BEF

Similar to Best Friends Forever (BFF), Best Enemies Forever (BEF) means two people who love to hate each other and rip on each other every chance they get. They are sworn enemies who form a bond of hatred so strong that it's more like a perverse kind of friendship.

Bill: "Goddammit, I hate that asshole Craig! Who does he think he's trying to impress??"
Dan: "Dude, will you stop talking about Craig? When did you two become BEF?"

by Ben Frey November 29, 2006