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Definitions by QuacksO

bodily malfunction 

When an normal-but-embarrassing offensive-noise/odor-producing event of the digestive/respiratory system (burp, cough, sneeze, etc.) "doesn't end well", producing messy/mortifying "secondary" results.
I thought I was just gonna fart, but I ended up poopin' my pants --- talk about a bodily malfunction!

Stockholm Syndrome 

The problem of "sailing blind" caused by non-illuminated controls on the radar-scopes of large vessels.
The Andrea Doria's sinking was a classic example of Stockholm Syndrome --- if the Stockholm had been equipped with lighted instrument-panels, its collision with the Andrea Doria would probably never happened.

Stockholm Syndrome 

The problem of "sailing blind" caused by non-illuminated controls on the radar-scopes of large vessels.
The Andrea Doria's sinking was a classic example of Stockholm Syndrome --- if the Stockholm had been equipped with lighted instrument-panels, its collision with the Andrea Doria would probably never happened.

passing crush 

Refers to a feeling of amorous admiration that you experience when catching sight of a hottie in a vehicle that goes by you on the interstate.
I had a passing crush on an auburn-haired hottie driving a convertible whom I saw while riding Greyhound. Fortunately, there were several other attractive likeable gals for me to hang out with at the next bus station, and we all had a two-hour layover in which to share friendly banter, so I pretty much got over the redhead; one of the placid-faced cuties at the station even comfortingly reminded me that the sports-car chick's "rare 'n' glamorous" tint had most likely just "come out of a box", anyway, especially since she looked somewhat Asian and didn't have any freckles.
passing crush by QuacksO June 2, 2018

emphemera 

Vintage tobacco-product ads and other related crap that a select few touched-in-the-head antique-freaks actually view as collectables.
Now that not so many people buy their cigarettes anymore, tobacco companies are gonna hafta resort to making reprints of their old now-illegal ads to sell to emphemera collectors.
emphemera by QuacksO May 31, 2018

Good Samuraitan 

A chivalrous medieval warrior who uses his skills as a swordsman to come to the aid of unfortunate fellow mortals.
Being a Good Samuraitan is a commendable endeavor, but one should take appropriate training to avoid unnecessary injury to himself or others while carrying out his patrols and rescues.
Good Samuraitan by QuacksO May 31, 2018

oilternative energy 

Non-petroleum fuel that still benefits Big Oil.
X-on is all in support of powering vehicles with oilternative energy sources; that doesn't leave many cost-effective options, though. Solar and electric are too cheap and long-lasting to allow for the windfall profits that Big Biz wants.