a whole different box of balloons

n. An alternative item or course of action, often used in a derogatory or quizzical sense.

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We could build a bridge across the bay, or, and here I'm just free styling, we could dig a tunnel.

Well, that is a whole different box of balloons

by gnostic 1 April 30, 2013

skate

n. Short, snappy, hip form of the noun skater.

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I am the skate from Hell. I rule the ramps.

Right. Whatever dude.

by gnostic 1 January 19, 2013

Perth

place. Semi-aquatic Australian city of almost mythological beauty. Tall spires arise from the surf's edge and mobile causeways transport tourists past the grist mills and anorak factories to wide white surf beaches calm enough for the kiddies.

Settled largely by Greek farmers rather than transported labourers, Perth became a magnet for muticulturism and sailing regattas as well as an oasis for the non-sporting types.

Iconic buildings such as the South Perth Magistrates Courthouse and the Wallaby enclosure at the Banamara Zoo dot the landscape and attract the bemused stares of visitors.

The America's Cup yacht race was once held near Perth but those heady days of glory are on hiatus just now.

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After a long trek across the Western desert it's almost comforting to see the spires of Perth in the distance.

Too right mate. Pass me some kangale from the grubsack

by gnostic 1 December 23, 2012

fransing

v. Rabbiting on endlessly and with great enthusiasm about the latest quirky thing on the internet.

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...and there was this guy in a giant duck suit (You just have to see his expression!) and he was eating a peach! A peach! I swear to God! You have to see it. I could download show you right now if you want ...

I've enjoyed your fransing just now and I'd love to hear more, but I've got this stabbing victim to attend to.

by gnostic 1 September 21, 2013

thatcher

n. Person who promulgates divisive political theories.

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You support trickle-down economics? What a thatcher!

by gnostic 1 April 09, 2013

pimple fairy

n. Mythical creature who visits teenagers at night and touches their faces with her zit wand.

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Wow. Looks like someone had a visit from the pimple fairy.

I will cut you. I swear to God.

by gnostic 1 January 18, 2013

Hanna

place. Pretty village hidden amongst the gravel tailings that scar much of west central Alberta. Home to the Fighting Muskrats Senior hockey team and a plethora of Craft Shoppes, Hanna seeks to maintain an 18th century look to its streets and parks with a laissez-faire attitude to upkeep. The high school band won third place in a regional march-off in 1982 but no other musical talent has emerged from this vibrant arcane fenestration in the Canadian tapestry.

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Have any famous bands come out of Hanna?

Of course! The Hanna Bulls Marchers did us proud back in 1982.

by gnostic 1 May 05, 2013