wag the dog

To start a war or military operation to divert negative politcal attention away from yourself. Based on the movie of the same name, where the President fabricates a fake war to take political pressure away from a scandal.

When Cater ordered Opertaion Eagle Claw he was playing wag the dog, because he was a very unpopular and weak President and wanted to seem like he handled it strongly.

It is suggested that Clinton wagged the dog by helping NATO bomb Kosovo at the same time as the Lewinski scandal. This theory came about because the film had just been released.

by PeaTearGriffin October 30, 2005

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melodrama

Exaggerated emotion and hyperbole.

Melodrama is my life, I would die without it!

by PeaTearGriffin May 26, 2006

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hella skrilla

To be in posession of a large sum of money.

I roll with hella skrilla in tow, Sir Jenkins.

by PeaTearGriffin September 22, 2005

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snake

1. A reptile that many people fear.

2. To steal something through skill or subterfuge.

1. "Oh Noes, I' afraid of snakes!"

2. John almost didn't get his diploma when he owed money to the school for a book he had returned. This was karma for that other book he snaked.

by PeaTearGriffin July 18, 2005

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prom

Legalized prostitution taken to the extreme. You take a girl out for the most expensive date she will ever see and bank on the off chance you'll get some.

FACT: The average prom costs $800 for a couple to attend.
PROBABILITY: It will end poorly.

I know lots of cool college guys and they all wish they never went to thier prom.

by PeaTearGriffin May 14, 2005

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