Definitions by EJL

Rolls-Royce 

English automobile manufacturer, founded by Sir Henry Rolls and Charles Royce. Until 2002, Rolls-Royce was the sister brand of Bentley Motors, with their Arnage and Azure models sharing many of the same styling cues and platforms with R-R's Silver Seraph and Corniche models. Currently, Rolls-Royce is owned by BMW AG. Under this new ownership, Rolls-Royce is attempting to distance itself from Bentley Motors with newer, more radical styling, and an emphasis on new technology partially developed by BMW. This new emphasis can be seen in the newest Rolls-Royce, the Phantom.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom will be sharing the market with the Bentley Arnage, and the Maybach.

Rolls-Royce by EJL April 28, 2004

Schueler Bob 

A line improvised by Ben Affleck while filming the movie Dogma. Though Affleck thought is was German for "Silent Bob", "Schueler" actually means "student".

"Schueler Bob? I'll get you for this, Schueler Bob!"

Schueler Bob by EJL April 21, 2004

exotic

An expensice, rarely seen car or make of car. Exotic brands include Ferraris, Aston Martins, Lamborghinis, Bentleys, Porsches (to a lesser extent), Bugattis, etc. Exotic cars include the Mercedes CL600 and SL600, and the BMW Z8.

There are all kinds of exotics in Miami.

exotic by EJL April 18, 2004

lambs to the slaughter 

A person accepting punishment/harm with dignity, without crying out, as Jesus was during his crucifixion.

He was led as a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth.

lambs to the slaughter by EJL March 31, 2004

no homo 

Phrase used after one inadvertently says something that sounds gay.

His ass is mine. No homo.

no homo by EJL March 23, 2004

Vertu 

Extremely luxurious mobile phone (called a "communication instrument"). Made by a special division of Nokia, it is made of various precious metals, and hand-wrapped in leather.

Prices:

Stainless steel (cheapest): $7,800 USD
Yellow Gold: $20,000 USD
White Gold: $30,000 USD
Platinum: $40,000 USD
Pure Untreated Platinum: $700,000 USD

That Vertu costs as much as a Ferrari Enzo.

Vertu by EJL March 23, 2004

azure 

One of the most expensive production convertibles available, handmade by Bentley motors. Powered by a 6.75(!) Liter Twin(!) Turbocharged V8 engine, it has around 400-420 hp, and 560 lb/ft of torque. Beautiful exterior styling by Pininfarine, and the interior is made with the finest hand-trimmed leather and hand-carved wood trim. MSRP for the base model is around $355,000 U.S. Dollars, with special "Mulliner" editions tunning into the high $400,000s.

The Bentley Azure, one of the most capable GT cars. Too bad Bennifer owns one.

azure by EJL March 23, 2004