Definitions by Duckbutt

rat cap 

This was a 1960's style hat consisting of a beanie-style cap with small brim in front and often with school initials or logo, once optimistically 'required' of freshman males at certain universities. To be seen in one permanently labeled one as a dork.

Rat caps seem to be making a comeback, as ironic retro wear.

Freshmen were supposed to wear rat caps while on campus at Georgia Tech. You risked the penalty of having your scalp shaved if you didn't.

rat cap by Duckbutt September 23, 2006

clusterfuck trifecta 

This is the perfect storm of government, in which there is simultaneous failure of all three levels of government: local, state, and federal.

The handling of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans was a clusterfuck trifecta par excellence.

clusterfuck trifecta by Duckbutt July 26, 2006

Rear Admiral

A Rear Admiral is slang for a proctologist.

"I know I'm a proctologist; and I find it disrespectful to be referred to as a bum doctor or as a Rear Admiral, unless you give me a snappy uniform."

Rear Admiral by Duckbutt May 28, 2006

univac 

This is an acronym for unusually nasty infection; vultures are circling.

That one has a UNIVAC; give him a Bible so he can study for the finals. He's gonna die.

univac by Duckbutt April 28, 2006

WOGS 

This is an abbreviation of Wrath of God Syndrome. When the powers that be, in whatever setting, become annoyed by a subordinate and make life miserable for him or her.

So you screwed up: incoming WOGS, Dude, and can be expected to be peed on from a great height!

WOGS by Duckbutt April 28, 2006

remoras 

A person's remoras are a personal retinue of sycophants that maintain the fragile esteem of an important person and bask in that person's reflected glory. They do not serve some instrumental purpose. such as bodyguards or assistants, but are merely a mobile personal cheering squad.

You can always expect that stars and media celebrities with have their remoras in tow.

remoras by Duckbutt April 27, 2006

goat rodeo 

An emergency situation that goes extremely bad.

Last night we had a real goat rodeo; it's the weekend payday syndrome.

goat rodeo by Duckbutt April 27, 2006