Guido1's definitions

shock factor

The subjective measure of the psychological "impact" of any given event.

Those involved the plotting of the 9/11 attacks were attempting to maximize the shock factor.

by Guido1 March 28, 2008

skate shoes

Skate shoes represent the latest evolution in footwear for youth. The first shoes to become a fad were Converse All-Stars or Chucks. Originally boys basketball shoes, they became street wear in the 50's. They re-emerged in the 60's and in each youth generation since. They became the first skateboard shoe, then Vans (old school) emerged in the late 60's. Nike became popular youth shoes in the 80's and dominated the youth culture until the advent of serious extreme sport skateboarding (new school). As skateboarding became mainstream and see as an extreme sport skate shoes have dominated youth footwear. Such names as DC, ES, DVS, Etnies, Osiris, Adio, Ipath, have competed heavily in style, grip, color scheme, and functionality. The youth cult embraces extreme sports and their leaders, as Shaun White, Tony Hawk, Ryan Sheckler, and others.

Dude, those are the coolest skate shoes I have ever seen, can I have 'em.

by Guido1 March 4, 2008

fake personality

A person who is "good" at deception. Wishes to control or manipulate others by emotional misrepresentation.

Listen to me girl, don't go out with Jake, he has a totally fake personality.

by Guido1 March 15, 2008

Chimerica

The concept that China and America together are concurrently leading the world in terms of a financial symbiotic relationship.

As the G-20 meet, It cannot be forgotten that the Chimerica component represents the largest monetary block.

by Guido1 March 31, 2009

to ad

Action verb: to advertise, as to expose to view by sight or cognitively.

So, yeah, I went on ebay to ad my old computer.

by Guido1 March 26, 2010

compensated dating

A means by which (usually asian country) school teens make quick money for personal items, as cell phones, designer clothing, etc, but still function in a traditional family/school role.

My girlfriend wants me to get into the compensated dating role with cougars, but, no fricking way.

by Guido1 October 18, 2009

big-bank theory

Proposals by the Obama administration to limit the size and scope of banking practices. In 1933 legislation was passed to prohibit banks from engaging in trading and hedging positions. It was thought that such, led to the Market Crash of that period. Obama would like to return to the 1930's regulations to keep banks from engaging in high-risk behaviors with lenders deposits or cheaply borrowed money from the Fed.

We all need to understand the big-bank theory.

by Guido1 January 22, 2010