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James Bond Effect

The James Bond Effect (also called 007 Effect) is a theory in propaganda and political circles, whereby the first detailed opinion/summary that someone hears or reads on a particular topic, is the one they are most likely to adopt.

Called the James Bond Effect - in reference to the James Bond character - as there is highly anecdotal evidence that the first actor someone sees play the chacater of James Bond, is the one they prefer (i.e. someone who saw their first Bond film in the 1960's will tell you Sean Connery played the best Bond, however those that saw their first Bond film in the 1990's will tell you Pierce Brosnan is the best).
Mike: Hey, John I hear that Dave got fired? You guys had lunch all the time didn't you?
John: Yeah, he was let go last week. The wierd thing is our Manager keeps going on about why he got fired - showing me emails and letters. If you ask me, that's just wrong - that's confidential information.
Mike: Well, that's the James Bond Effect for you. Management know that you will probably catch up with Dave sometime soon.
by buckonz January 1, 2012
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status limbo

The term "status limbo" is used to describe the uninformed state you are in, due to the fact that someone else hasn't recently updated their FaceBook status.
Jane: Hey, has Kelly had her baby yet?
Rachel: I have no idea. I think she went into hospital a few days ago, but it was a false alarm.
Jane: And you haven't had an update since?
Rachel: No - I'm in status limbo.
Jane: What the hell are to talking about?
Rachel: Kelly hasn't updated her FaceBook status.
Jane: You're kidding right?
by buckonz November 3, 2009
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Satan's Starling

The bird or birds that are cherping outside of your bedroom window in the early hours of the morning. They are often more active when you are hungover or feeling particularly unwell, making the experience worse.
Todd: Damn, you look terrible dude?
Glenn: God damn Satan's Starlings woke me up at 5:00am this morning... little bastards!
by buckonz November 23, 2009
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007 Effect

The 007 Effect (also called James Bond Effect) is a theory in propaganda and political circles, whereby the first detailed opinion/summary that someone hears or reads on a particular topic, is the one they are most likely to adopt.

Called the 007 Effect - in reference to the James Bond character - as there is highly anecdotal evidence that the first actor someone sees play the chacater of James Bond, is the one they prefer (i.e. someone who saw their first Bond film in the 1960's will tell you Sean Connery played the best Bond, however those that saw their first Bond film in the 1990's will tell you Pierce Brosnan is the best).
Mike: Hey, John I hear that Dave got fired? You guys had lunch all the time didn't you?
John: Yeah, he was let go last week. The wierd thing is our Manager keeps going on about why he got fired - showing me emails and letters. If you ask me, that's just wrong - that's confidential information.
Mike: Well, that's the 007 Effect for you. Management know that you will probably catch up with Dave sometime soon.
by buckonz January 1, 2012
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Ho Chi Minh Two-Step

The "Ho Chi Minh Two-Step" is to be unwell and have diarrhea, making you run to the bathroom.
Dave: You wanna come out tonight, man?
Brad: Nah dude - would love too but I have the Ho Chi Minh Two-Step.
Dave: Damn, what did you eat?
Brad: I had some left over Chinese takeaway - I think that set me off...
by buckonz November 5, 2009
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iFaithful

Someone who fully supports Apple products, without hesitation and regardless of obvious shortcomings in the offering.
Dave: "Gee Mike, you're in late today!"
Mike: "Yeah, I had to fight my way through the iFaithful lined up at the electronics store around the courner, waiting for the 3G iPhone to be released!"
by buckonz August 3, 2008
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Smurfer

Term used by law enforcement to describe individuals (usually addicts), who find and/or gather the raw materials for their dealer to make more drugs.

Most commonly used in the methamphetamine trade, where "smurfers" visit pharmacies and purchase small quantities of cold/flu tablets to provide to a maker ("papa smurf") of the drug.
Alice: See that girl? I always see her at the local chemist, purchasing Sudafed.
Diane: Really? She's probably a smurfer.
by buckonz September 22, 2010
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