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Definitions by Joe Iron

proletariat 

One of the masses or regular people. Worker.
My mom told me to quit going out with that proletariat girl.

Hey give me that copy of Gallery, it's the magazine for looking at proletariat chicks.
proletariat by Joe Iron February 1, 2008

bourgeoisie

People with money. Live in the suburbs or in nice downtown condos.
I had to quit dating that bourgeoisie chick, I couldn't afford it.

That bourgeoisie kid in class just got a new BMW.
bourgeoisie by Joe Iron February 1, 2008

Guardian of the Center of the Universe 

A homeless man who sat in the corner booth of the white castles at the intersection of 119th Street and Indianapolis Blvd in Whiting, IN from the 1970s to 1990s. Do to its proximity to Chicago, during the 1930s this intersection was one of the busiest intersections in the country. There was once the architectural landmark of the Illiana Hotel but it was demolished during the early 90s. The only remenant of its long vibrant history is aforementioned White Castles
I saw The Guardian of the Center of the Universe, he sure got old.

I heard The Guardian of the Center of the Universe used to work in a steel mill.

I heard the Guardian of the Center of the Universe died.

Elvis in the bathroom 

To die in the bathroom, usually the result of a life of long term excess.
Another supermodel did an Elvis in the bathroom.

Crazy Bob did too many ludes, lucky I walked in on him or he would have done an Elvis in the bathroom.
Elvis in the bathroom by Joe Iron January 21, 2008
An IBM mainframe operating system. Sort of like a dying language, in use but dying a long slow death.

Also means a dinosaur.
Nothing sadder than an old MVS guy still looking for a gig.

That guy working behind the counter at McDonalds is an old MVS guy.
MVS by Joe Iron January 21, 2008
Temporary alliances in pursuit of mutual goals.
Me and some friends just scored a big money contract. After its done I'm dumping those chumps.
friends by Joe Iron December 2, 2007

Granholm 

An empty building, office, storefront, or research park in Michigan usually with a "for lease" or "for sale" sign in front.
I counted six Granholms on Main Street in Ann Arbor on the way to work today.

I saw five Granholms in a row on 96.
Granholm by Joe Iron November 24, 2007