A person who is considered famous. A famous person is someone who is known by many people. For the sake of simplicity, let’s assume that famous means being known by 10% of an areas population (such as a country, country sub division, town, etc.) from that period (such as the renaissance or roaring twenties). Therefore, there are many types of famous. One may be famous in their family, but not globally famous. This definition is useful for when desiring to write definitions about celebrities on Urban Dictionary. If it can be assumed that at least 10% of the population of the celebrities home nation (or residing nation if they are stateless) has basic knowledge about them (knowing their name and occupation), then it is acceptable to write a definition about that celebrity.
Urban Dictionary Member 1: Would it be reasonable to assume that Morgan Freeman is a celebrity.
Urban Dictionary Member 2: Yes, as one can assume that at least 10% of the population knows him.
Urban Dictionary Member 2: Yes, as one can assume that at least 10% of the population knows him.
by BillyBobJoe20 December 28, 2020
Tim: Wow, your grandmother is 105?
Suzy: Yeah, she’s so healthy too, I bet she can be the next Jeanne Calment.
Tim: Who now?
Suzy: Only the oldest human to ever exist, that 90% of population don’t know.
Suzy: Yeah, she’s so healthy too, I bet she can be the next Jeanne Calment.
Tim: Who now?
Suzy: Only the oldest human to ever exist, that 90% of population don’t know.
by BillyBobJoe20 December 28, 2020
by BillyBobJoe20 December 28, 2020
The codified constitution that defines and explains the function of government of the United States. It was written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and entered into force in 1789. It has been amended a total of 27 times, and the first ten amendments are the Bill of Rights, which define rights for all citizens of the United States.
The constitution listed out many concepts that have allowed the United States to stand the test of time, and many these concepts have been adopted into other countries constitutions. These include popular sovereignty, separation of powers, individual rights, limited government, checks and balances, and representative democracy.
Along with these concepts, the constitution also defined the limits of the federal government, and the powers that the state government. It should be noted that when the constitution was written, the States of the United States were considered more as countries unified under a federal government, somewhat like the United Kingdom of today. Therefore, the founders took great liberties ensuring a balance between the State government, Federal government, and the people themselves.
The constitution listed out many concepts that have allowed the United States to stand the test of time, and many these concepts have been adopted into other countries constitutions. These include popular sovereignty, separation of powers, individual rights, limited government, checks and balances, and representative democracy.
Along with these concepts, the constitution also defined the limits of the federal government, and the powers that the state government. It should be noted that when the constitution was written, the States of the United States were considered more as countries unified under a federal government, somewhat like the United Kingdom of today. Therefore, the founders took great liberties ensuring a balance between the State government, Federal government, and the people themselves.
*The following is a fictional scenario used to demonstrate the usage of the term: U.S. Constitution. Any reference to a person: living or dead (living being defined as someone living on December 27th, 2020 or thereafter, and dead being those who died prior to this date and time) is purely coincidental (although subconscious thoughts in ones head about names may potentially make it more likely to use a name that is regarded as belonging to a famous person).
Harry: Wow John what is the codified document that defines the functions of the U.S. Government?
John: Why that would be the U.S. Constitution with 27 Amendments through 1992.
Harry: Wow John what is the codified document that defines the functions of the U.S. Government?
John: Why that would be the U.S. Constitution with 27 Amendments through 1992.
by BillyBobJoe20 December 28, 2020
An island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It contains around 300,000 people and has an area of 12,189 square miles.
Teacher: What country is located at 15S 167E?
Student: Vanutu!
Teacher: Ok how do you know this?
Student: Because I lived there.
Student: Vanutu!
Teacher: Ok how do you know this?
Student: Because I lived there.
by BillyBobJoe20 December 27, 2020
John Tyler was the 10th President of the United States of America. He served from 1841-1845, taking the office of president after William Henry Harrison died as the 9th President.
He was born in Virginia in 1790 to a prominent family. He then became a U.S Representative, the Governor of Virginia, and a U.S. Senator in that order. He then became the 10th Vice President under President William Henry Harrison. However, Harrison died on April 4th, 1841 from pneumonia. Immediately following this Tyler became the 10th President. It should be noted however, that there was much debate about if Tyler was really the bona fide president or the acting president. This was due to some unclear writing regarding the U.S. Cosntitution.
He was born in Virginia in 1790 to a prominent family. He then became a U.S Representative, the Governor of Virginia, and a U.S. Senator in that order. He then became the 10th Vice President under President William Henry Harrison. However, Harrison died on April 4th, 1841 from pneumonia. Immediately following this Tyler became the 10th President. It should be noted however, that there was much debate about if Tyler was really the bona fide president or the acting president. This was due to some unclear writing regarding the U.S. Cosntitution.
Person 1: We’re studying John Tyler in history class!
Person 2: Really? I heard he was the first President who was never elected to the position!
Person 2: Really? I heard he was the first President who was never elected to the position!
by BillyBobJoe20 February 17, 2021
TL;DR- Slang for something as bad as 576(AD), when a plague killed 20% of the world, and the sun was blocked out because of a volcano.
Used to describe something as beyond terrible. As context, the year 576AD is seen by many historians as the worst year in recorded history. This is due to a plague killing 40 million people (around 20% of the global population) and a volcano that blocked out the sun for most of Europe, causing famines on top of the plague. Therefore, this is why using 576AD as a slang term makes sense, as an event devastating to one person is comparable as an event devastating to all of humanity.
Used to describe something as beyond terrible. As context, the year 576AD is seen by many historians as the worst year in recorded history. This is due to a plague killing 40 million people (around 20% of the global population) and a volcano that blocked out the sun for most of Europe, causing famines on top of the plague. Therefore, this is why using 576AD as a slang term makes sense, as an event devastating to one person is comparable as an event devastating to all of humanity.
Bob: Oh no I have lost my job, I’m about to be evicted, and my house got robbed on top of that.
Jim: Sorry Bob! That is totally 576!
Jim: Sorry Bob! That is totally 576!
by BillyBobJoe20 December 28, 2020