Robert Watson's definitions

RFM

RFM is an acronym for "Relentless Forward Motion" and is most commonly used amongst long distance runners.

I was an hour into the marathon, but I wasn't thinking about the pain; I was just focused on RFM at that point.

by Robert Watson September 30, 2005

Bank Joke

A joke in which only the teller of the joke laughs.

Teller: Why don't blind people like to skydive?
Person #1: Why?
Teller: It scares the heck out of the dogs.
Everybody: ...
Teller: *laughs*
Person #2: That was a bank joke, man.

by Robert Watson September 30, 2005

Williamsport, Pa

A medium-sized city in central Pennsylvania (10,000+ residents). In August, it's home to the LLWS and the population doubles for a few weeks while thousands of people tune in to ESPN to watch the games. The birthplace of Little League baseball, the sport that is usually the basis of every U.S. kids' childhood growing up.

"I played Little League baseball in my younger years."

"Really? Me too. I even went to the museum in Williamsport, Pa. It's pretty neat there, and if you go to one of the LLWS games, it's free!

by Robert Watson October 7, 2005

Williamsport, Pa

A medium-sized city in central Pennsylvania (10,000+ residents). In August, it's home to the LLWS and the population doubles for a few weeks while thousands of people tune in to ESPN to watch the games. The birthplace of Little League baseball, the sport that is usually the basis of every U.S. kids' childhood growing up.

"I played Little League baseball in my younger years."

"Really? Me too. I even went to the museum in Williamsport, Pa. It's pretty neat there, and if you go to one of the LLWS games, it's free!

by Robert Watson July 20, 2008

AT

Acronym for the Appalachian Trail. Used mainly among hikers that have hiked and/or ran the trail, but by other people as well. The Appalachian Trail runs from Georgia to Maine.

"I'm hiking the AT this summer."
"Really? The whole thing???"

by Robert Watson July 23, 2005

Stotan

A cross between a stoic and a spartan. This term was coined by Percy Cerruty to describe the Australian runner Herb Elliot, a world-record holder in the mile run who dominated his event in the 1960 Olympics.

We are true stotans. We run all day, never complain, and give it all we got in every race.

by Robert Watson September 30, 2005

llws

The abbreviation for the Little League World Series, an annual tournament held in Williamsport, Pa every August. Sixteen 12-14 year-old teams from around the world travel to this town and compete to see who is the best in Little League.

"Are you watching the LLWS on ESPN this week?"

"Yeah. I might even go watch one of the games! Admission is free, ya know."

by Robert Watson October 7, 2005