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Definitions by Dusty's Baby Powder

Cranberry Itch 

Intense itching of the skin, often seen after working in the yard. Often in places in the yard where cranberries are known to grow. Most notably experienced by Ben Cranston when he can't reach his back.
Ben: Dang, I've got a bad case of the Cranberry Itch!

George: You've been out in the yard all day. Of course you got it.

Ben: (scoffs) Listen, Riker, don't do me this way. I need some calamine lotion, fast!

Liv: Ben, have you been in the Cranberry again? I told you you'd get Cranberry Itch if you go out there.

Ben: Yeah, and it's killing me. Scratch it for me, would you?

Cream of Crankshaft 

A milkshake made of vanilla and rocky road ice cream. The chocolate represents oil, the white air. It is often eaten at Toledo Mudhens games, most often by Ed Crankshaft.
Ed: There's a pitcher of Cream of Crankshaft in the fridge if you want one.

Nate: Well, maybe, but I've never had one. What is it?

Ed: It's this milkshake I make. Its vanilla and rocky road ice cream.

Nate: Would they sell it at bus stops?

Ed: They sure would. I sell them in the summer off my truck. It's awesome!

Cranston Crunch 

its an abdominal exercise created and done by Ben Cranston. Done by standing someone on your chest and then doing a situp so they crunch against you.
Ben: Boy, this Cranston Crunch is a real ab killer!

Opal: What's a Cranston Crunch? I've never tried that.

Ben: You're gonna love it. Stand on my belly, I'll show you what it is.

Patty: Easy, dad, she might fall off.

Ben: (Laughing) Who cares?! Its a real gut buster.

Showerpants 

Someone who constantly takes a shower or is known to lounge around in their pajamas or bathrobe. Most notably in seen in lazy old army generals.
Martha: Amos, you're such a showerpants!

Amos: Now you're gonna get it. Fall in, sister! Ten hut!!!

Martha: Crazy guy. Lounging around in your pajamas and bathrobe all day. I don't know how you do it.

Amos: But I can't help it. I'm a lazy old showerpants!
Showerpants by Dusty's Baby Powder October 27, 2010

Muddy Love 

Intense love for the Toledo Mudhens. Most notably shown by old time players for them. Especially Ed Crankshaft and Fred "Dusty" Duncan.
Dusty: Hey Ed, there's a Mudhens game on the TV tonight. Want to watch it?

Ed: Oh yeah, big time muddy love, man!

Dusty: I bet we're in it, too! This must be from at least 1945.

Ed: Once a Mudhen, always a Mudhen. You never lose the muddy love!
Muddy Love by Dusty's Baby Powder October 23, 2010

Nail Timber 

Intense obsession with the look of one's toenails. Often shown by cutting them while doing something else, often with very freaky results. Most notably observed by June Drabble on her husband Ralph.
Beatrice: Yuck! Your feet are all sweaty. Don't be such a nail timber!

Ralph: But my toenails grew too long, I had to cut them!

Beatrice: That's freaky. Jogging and cutting your toenails - that just doesn't mix right.

Ralph: (scoffing) Oh yeah, well you try it Beatrice Middleton! We'll see if you're a nail timber someday!

Beatrice: (storming off) That's it! I'm gonna go run with Morris. At least he's not a nail timber like you!!!
Nail Timber by Dusty's Baby Powder October 23, 2010

Electric Emu

A country line dance imitating the movements of a dancing emu. It was first done by Pearl Redhouse. Most notably danced to "Why Don't We Just Dance?" by Josh Turner.
Pearl: Uh oh, "Why Don't We Just Dance?" is comin' on!

Opal: You know what that means, sis?! It's Electric Emu time!

Pearl: You know there must be a whole flock of them. We're gonna get shocked!

Opal: But then again, emus can't really dance. Let's hit it, sister!