10 definitions by Phlegatu
One of your five fingers. That's right! It's a FINGER. The thumb is a finger, so fuck you assholes who say you have four fingers and a thumb!
by Phlegatu May 11, 2004
A term often used in the criticism of music, films, television, games, etc, meaning lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling. It's often used in a context wherein the user does not like the item in question but otherwise lacks any more specific or valid criticism to level against it. It's also sometimes used to dismiss entire genres that the user is unfamiliar with or bigoted against.
by Phlegatu May 24, 2005
Describes a videogame ported to PC from a console system, or co-developed for both console and PC, that is percieved to suffer from the alleged shortcomings of console gaming.
Symptoms of console-itis include save points, low texture/graphical detail, poor or no mouse support, lack of gameplay depth, and limited configuration options.
Presumably, with consoles becoming more and more like PCs, console-itis will become less and less of an issue in the days and years to come in the future of the age of tomorrow.
Symptoms of console-itis include save points, low texture/graphical detail, poor or no mouse support, lack of gameplay depth, and limited configuration options.
Presumably, with consoles becoming more and more like PCs, console-itis will become less and less of an issue in the days and years to come in the future of the age of tomorrow.
There are too many examples to list. Just think of almost any console game ported to PC that you've played, and there's your example.
by Phlegatu July 22, 2005
by Phlegatu February 05, 2004
When, in a period of a few days, you receive many packages from an impulsive/compulsive eBay binge you went on a few weeks earlier. Resembles Christmas in that it's an exciting time when you get tons of 'gifts' wrapped in paper.
"Three weeks ago I got depressed about being single on Valentines Day, and also for the last six years, so I went on a spending spree on eBay. Today I got three packages and my action figure collection is finally complete - Merry eBay Christmas!!! Now I just have to wait for that shotgun to arrive so I can end this pathetic existence..."
by Phlegatu April 08, 2005
Someone who is so into the MMORPG he or she plays that they neglect the various aspects of their real life. When said person refuses to partake in a social activity proposed by a friends or loved one, the term can be used by said friends or loved one to hopefully modify the hoMMO's behaviour by causing them to feel shame.
Guy 1: I asked Ben to come out with us tonight, but he said he needs to stay in to get enough gold for some new armor or something.
Guy 2: What a hoMMO.
Guy 1: Affirmative.
Guy 2: What a hoMMO.
Guy 1: Affirmative.
by Phlegatu May 04, 2006

