Disco Stu's definitions

Afrocentrism

A philosophical school which attempts to link African peoples togheter, especialy those in America with those in Africa. Sometimes, however, it makes claims which are not true. For example, they claim that Africa is the heart of human science and technology. However, much of human science and technology developed independently in different parts of the world, at different times. Sometimes they will make anti-semitic claims.

by Disco Stu September 24, 2003

Goth/Gothic

A style of art, popular in Europe from the late 12th century to the early 16th century. It is also known as the International Style. Gothic art is mainly remembered in architecture. It was created by Abbot Sugert (Shu-ger). He planed to renovate the Cathedral of St. Denis, outside of Paris. Other famous gothic cathedrals include: Notre Dame, Chartres, Milan, and Pisa. The "Leaning Tower of Pisa" is actually the bell tower for that cathedral.

Gothic sculpture became more realistic, however, the forms tended to be elongated.

Gothic painting, like sculpture, had elongated forms, and was quite realistic. However, the artists failed to grasp vanishing point perspective. The most famous Gothic painter was Giotto.

I visited the Padua cathedral and saw Giotto's work. It was if he reinvented painting.

by Disco Stu October 15, 2003

HOOPTY

Used to decsribe any item that is in poor condition, of poor quality, or outdated.

"My dad bought the most hoopty TV you can get"

by Disco Stu February 6, 2005

honkie

A perversion of the word hunkie, which refers to a Hungarian. Later it was taken to mean any eastern European (non-Jewish), and now an offencive term for a white person.

When will people quit using terms like honkie or nigger?

by Disco Stu October 26, 2003

Art Bell

A nutty radio talk show host who has paranormal guests on. Examples include ufologists, supposed alien abductees, and psychics predicting the end of the world.

Welcome to the Art Bell show. What paranormal nonsense should we talk about today?

by Disco Stu December 8, 2004

ev

often capitlaized, it refers to a series of sci-fi RPGs produced by Ambrosia Software. All three games, Escape Velocity, EV Overide, and EV Nova, are able to be modified with files known as plugins, thus making the game way more fun. Escape Velocity and EV Overide are only for Macs. EV Nova is for both Mac and PC.

Hey, did you ge the new plugin for EV Nova?

by Disco Stu September 25, 2003

mg 42

German abrivation for maschinegewehr, or machine rifle. It was a mounted machine gun, first produced in 1942.

by Disco Stu October 2, 2003