2 definitions by Dr Fishcake

does not work that way

A catchphrase most closely associated with FSTDT to counter a perceived flawed strawman argument - usually about the theory of evolution.

(Original post:) "why don't they just go to the local zoo and wait for one of the monkey to evolve into a human"

(Reply:) Because evolution does not work that way.

by Dr Fishcake August 15, 2008

Twisting the knife

Adding insult to injury; rubbing salt in the wounds; making a bad situation worse.

As if the Eurozone crisis wasn't hard enough on the public, the politicians' apparent lack of concern has been twisting the knife.

by Dr Fishcake May 14, 2012