Chris Zizzo's definitions

I call bravo sierra

Bravo and Sierra are two of the military's words used to prevent misunderstandings in radio transmission. They stand for the letters B and S in the same way that Alpha means A and X-Ray means X.

Using "I call bravo sierra" is a more articulate and less crude way of saying "I call bullshit". It also can be a coded way of letting your friends know what you think while keeping the clueless out of the circle.

The phrase has been popularized by the XM Satellite radio team of Opie & Anthony.

Herbert: "I graduated Princeton with a 4.0 cumulative average."
Jimmy: "Did ya? I call bravo sierra."

by Chris Zizzo October 14, 2006

superbowl

A forbidden term, now known as "the SB word". It is being replaced by "The Big Game", particularly in commercials for products you might enjoy while watching the game on TV. Of course, if a small retail store would like to leave a million dollar tribute at the feet of the NFL president, then the taboo gets magically lifted.

"Hey Mom, stop on down to Bill's Bakery for a football shaped ice cream cake, perfect for your Superbowl party . . ."

ERRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAOOOWWWW! "Assume the position! You're under arrest for copyright infringement!"

"No, no, I meant "the Big Game! Please, I have a family!"

by Chris Zizzo February 3, 2008

twisting off

Drinking Beer. Gone are the days of the church key (opener). Most beer bottles use twist-off caps for your convenience in getting to the brew without a fuss.

Just hangin' at the bar, twisting off a few long-necks, and watchin' the game.

by Chris Zizzo November 12, 2006

throw to the wolves

When the wolf is at your door, such as: the IRS, the cops, or your bookie's leg-breaker, you will want to suggest an alternate target, such as: your partner, your dealer or another patsy who can take your punishment instead of you. Sometimes whole groups will find a fall guy to cover their crimes.

Throw to the wolves:
Once the triangulation of fire cut down the president, the FBI threw Oswald to the wolves.

by Chris Zizzo June 11, 2006

postgame

Women keep their sexual activity going after an orgasm and are usually still ready for more. Men literally empty themselves through ejaculation and feel washed out, sleepy, or interested in anything but sex, at least for 20 minutes.

A guy who can keep going, who, even though he has a spent and flaccid penis, is willing to orally pleasure his woman and stay the course, is a postgame hero.

Leave me alone bitch, I ain't no postgame pussy lapper. Where's the remote?

by Chris Zizzo April 5, 2008

omnibus

1. Another word for a bus, a passenger vehicle which carries many people.
2. A metaphor for society, which, like a bus, carries diverse people on their way to many destinations. This was the intent and meaning of the title of the television show "Omnibus", which told the stories of these people.

1.) The word bus comes from the name of the horse drawn cart known as an omnibus. When it got an engine, it became an autobus. Then the name was shortened.
2.) This melting pot nation is an omnibus of the world's people.

by Chris Zizzo September 13, 2006

Disneyfied

Something of questionable moral value which has had a veneer of acceptability applied so that it no longer offends at any level, even though it's morality value has not been changed.

The big corporations turned Vegas into a family friendly playground, but even though the goombahs are gone and the shows are all Disneyfied, the town is still all about gambling, booze and hookers.

by Chris Zizzo February 7, 2008