Definitions by Doctor Whom
famous for being famous
(adj.) famous for no particular reason and especially for no reason having to do with that person's talent or accomplishments
"What exactly has Paris Hilton done to deserve all of this media attention?"
"She doesn't have to have done anything. She's famous for being famous."
"She doesn't have to have done anything. She's famous for being famous."
famous for being famous by Doctor Whom December 31, 2008
famous for being famous
famous with no discernible justification; having a fame that feeds solely on itself rather than any talent or other personal merit
famous for being famous by Doctor Whom February 22, 2008
EAC
"The newspaper printed my letter to the editor on the Establishment Clause." "Excellent work. Your commendation will soon arrive from Evil Atheist Conspiracy HQ by black helicopter -- or at least it would if the EAC existed."
EAC by Doctor Whom February 19, 2008
instant native
someone who has only recently moved to an area and yet already considers her/himself (usually wrongly) to have a long-term resident's familiarity with that area
"I'm in town for a summer internship, so I know for a fact that there's no night life along U Street." "Instant native, just add short-term lease."
instant native by Doctor Whom June 11, 2006
pisstake
"Look at this scary fundamentalist Web site. I can't believe that anyone would say such things and mean them." "They don't. It's obviously a pisstake."
pisstake by Doctor Whom December 23, 2005
Evil Atheist Conspiracy
The Evil Atheist Conspiracy, or EAC, is a satire of the views that many believers hold regarding atheists. According to the story, the EAC plans to conquer the world, persecute Christians, and abolish everything good. Comments on the EAC frequently involve black helicopters, mind-control rays, and members' duty to deny the existence of the EAC.
"The newspaper printed my letter to the editor on the Establishment Clause." "Excellent work. Your commendation will soon arrive from Evil Atheist Conspiracy HQ by black helicopter -- or at least it would if the EAC existed."
Evil Atheist Conspiracy by Doctor Whom November 3, 2005
irony meter
A mythical device often mentioned on Internet discussion fora, the irony meter is a device for measuring unintentional irony. It is best known for breaking or exploding when the irony becomes too strong.
irony meter by Doctor Whom October 31, 2005