Definitions by Downstrike
Phobia
1. Psychologically induced, irrational fear of something that should not be all that scary.
2. In common usage, phobia is nothing more than something to accuse others of having when one wants to discount their opinions and be excused to behave in a way that they think is wrong.
2. In common usage, phobia is nothing more than something to accuse others of having when one wants to discount their opinions and be excused to behave in a way that they think is wrong.
1950s:
You shouldn't do that!
Fraidy cat!
1990s to present:
That's disgusting!
Don't tell me you have a phobia!
You shouldn't do that!
Fraidy cat!
1990s to present:
That's disgusting!
Don't tell me you have a phobia!
Phobia by Downstrike October 24, 2004
Calistoga
The best domestically produced mineral water, much better than Perrier or that Italian stuff. Like some of the other better things there are to drink, it comes from the geothermal region of California's Wine Country.
Their regular, non-sparkling spring water is just re-branded Arrowhead water, which is the result of both Calistoga and Arrowhead having been bought out by Nestlé.
Their regular, non-sparkling spring water is just re-branded Arrowhead water, which is the result of both Calistoga and Arrowhead having been bought out by Nestlé.
Calistoga by Downstrike October 24, 2004
Perrier
Perrier by Downstrike October 24, 2004
skunk word
Any slang term used by bigoted or self-righteous people to negatively stereotype others. Even though the word may have its proper place in our language and a correct definition, its meaning in common usage is so subjective that it defies accurate definition.
An abortion is the medical and legal term for miscarriage. The introduction of intentional miscarriage brought about slang usage in which it means feticide, which is the medical and legal term for causing a fetus to abort, whether intentional or not.
A cult is the religious aspect of one's culture, thus the similarity between the words cult and culture. Bigoted name-calling insists that only "other people" join cults.
Democracy means rulership by the people, for the people, and all that that implies, such as free elections. The one nation that is most critical of what other nations try to pass off as Democracy can't even hold debates between its own presidential candidates without two of the four candidates trying to attend being arrested and charged with trespassing just for being there.
One person's truth is his opponent's propaganda, and vice versa.
Phobias are psychologically induced, irrational fears. In common usage, they are nothing more than something to accuse others of having when one wants to discount their opinions and be excused to behave in a way that they find repugnant.
If bigots only realized how bigoted they sound when they call other people bigots, probably no one would ever use the word.
A cult is the religious aspect of one's culture, thus the similarity between the words cult and culture. Bigoted name-calling insists that only "other people" join cults.
Democracy means rulership by the people, for the people, and all that that implies, such as free elections. The one nation that is most critical of what other nations try to pass off as Democracy can't even hold debates between its own presidential candidates without two of the four candidates trying to attend being arrested and charged with trespassing just for being there.
One person's truth is his opponent's propaganda, and vice versa.
Phobias are psychologically induced, irrational fears. In common usage, they are nothing more than something to accuse others of having when one wants to discount their opinions and be excused to behave in a way that they find repugnant.
If bigots only realized how bigoted they sound when they call other people bigots, probably no one would ever use the word.
skunk word by Downstrike October 23, 2004
when
1. Conditional, based upon time, event, or circumstances.
2. Slang, specific to junk mail advertising lotteries and sweepstakes to persuade as many duh-weebs as possible who haven't even entered a sweepstakes that they have already won: "if".
2. Slang, specific to junk mail advertising lotteries and sweepstakes to persuade as many duh-weebs as possible who haven't even entered a sweepstakes that they have already won: "if".
1. When you finish your chores, you may play; when it's dark, come inside.
2. You are guaranteed to win at least $250,000 when you return the winning number to us. (The fact that the recipient does not have the winning number, so he may as well go fly a kite, is not expressed.)
2. You are guaranteed to win at least $250,000 when you return the winning number to us. (The fact that the recipient does not have the winning number, so he may as well go fly a kite, is not expressed.)
when by Downstrike October 17, 2004
go fly a kite
1. Can I huh, huh? Can I, huh?
Go fly a kite!
2. The reason I know God is good is because if you take one of the Os out of "good", it spells "God". - Edith Bunker
Go fly a kite!
Go fly a kite!
2. The reason I know God is good is because if you take one of the Os out of "good", it spells "God". - Edith Bunker
Go fly a kite!
go fly a kite by Downstrike October 17, 2004