Definitions by CartoonChess

quote soup 

(n.) An essay consisting almost solely of attributions. Arises out of having plenty of proof for little or no thesis.

I haven't got a chance on this paper. It's a quote soup of the worst kind, with a quotation in every single sentence.

quote soup by CartoonChess April 9, 2009

disconfirm

Demonstrate (something) to be untrue, especially if considered uncertain; falsify.

The Dude: "Why me, man?"
Brandt: "He believes the culprits might be the very people who, uh, soiled your rug, and you are in a unique position to confirm or disconfirm that suspicion."

disconfirm by CartoonChess October 16, 2008

Nebelwerfer

The third element of BBNR, falling between Basketball and Rubber.

You see, a nebelwerfer is made mainly of metal.

Nebelwerfer by CartoonChess August 3, 2007

guano

Guano mines as a source of nitrate, producing 84% of the world's supply of fertilizer, a $1.4 billion industry.

Guano. Hello. Does "poo" ring a bell?

guano by CartoonChess July 22, 2004

synergy 

Marketing buzzword only rumoured to imply the combining of forces for greater productivity and mutual understanding.

Marketer: "And thus, we implement grade-A synergy."
Executive: "What the hell?"
Marketer: "Just think of it as 'pro-active' and 'think inside the circle'."
Other Marketer: "What the hell?"

synergy by CartoonChess June 4, 2004

air quotes 

The act of placing your hands outstretch from either side of your head and making a peace sign that bends up and down within the fingers while using a corporate buzzword.

Sarcastic Employee: "Well, that's very AIR QUOTE LEFT pro-active AIR QUOTE RIGHT of you."
Ubiquitous Marketer: "See synergy."

air quotes by CartoonChess June 4, 2004