Where people expect financial investments to rapidly increase, like in the economic boom of the eighties. It is so called, because masses of first-time investors rush head-first into the markets with thier money, expecting to amass riches beyond belief.
Japan's 1980's bull market was so good that, in 1989, Japan was expected to overtake the United states as the world's richest economy. The reccession of the 90's prevented this.
Today, it is just recovering from a bear market
Today, it is just recovering from a bear market
by Kung-Fu Jesus April 18, 2004
The number 13 has long been assocciated with unfortunate incidents. This stems from roman empire rule, and christianity. Pirates considered Friday to be the most unlucky day of the week. At least once a year the two coincide. This is said to be the most unlucky day of the year, but only if you happen to live in Crystal Lake, where Jason Vorhees may murder you.
Friday the 13th? My arse.
by Kung-Fu Jesus April 16, 2004
(n.) A calm, yet powerful force that is stupidly challenged by lesser forces who believe the calm nature of this power will succum to visciousness.
by Kung-Fu Jesus May 05, 2004
Used sarcasticly in the same way as rocket scientist or einstein to insult someone who has attempted to sound intelligent by pointing out the obvious.
by Kung-Fu Jesus April 21, 2004
by Kung-Fu Jesus April 21, 2004
(v.) To push with full force. Most commonly used to say sprint (whether person, racehorse or car). The likely origin of this could be a starter pistol, although the fact that a bullet leaves a gun at full speed and never slacks seems more probable.
by Kung-Fu Jesus May 12, 2004