Definitions by Ron_Thornbrash
Oh captian, my captian!
Orinally a poem post Civil War that makes a metaphor comparing Lincoln to a captian of a boat who dies at the end, the phrase became famous from the 1989 movie "The Dead Poet Society" staring Robin Williams. The whole point of the phrase is that William's character was an English teacher who had his student's address him with that phrase while standing on their desks.
Oh captian, my captian! by Ron_Thornbrash May 24, 2005
Birth of a Nation
One of the most important and infamous movies in American history. It's infamy comes from the fact that it is THE most racist movie ever. It's all about how good the Klan is. The only reason it's important is that is one of the very first motion pictures ever.
Birth of a Nation by Ron_Thornbrash May 24, 2005
big ol'
A phrase tapped onto a noun giving the object in question more significance, or importance. The object in question does not need to be relatively big or old.
It originated in the south and has spread throughout the US.
It originated in the south and has spread throughout the US.
big ol' by Ron_Thornbrash May 23, 2005
General Lee
The car form the "Duke's of Hazard" TV show. It's a 1969, Dodger charger with altered engine, the number 01 on painted on the sides and the doors welded shut like a typical racing car. It was named after general Robert E. Lee, commanding general of the main Confederate Army during the Civil War. His army was based out of Virgina due to it'd large population. This would account for the car's Rebel Flag paint job and it's horn that played the first few notes of "Dixie". The car's main purpose was to drive really fast and do a lot of sweet jumps while the duke boys hooted and hallered.
General Lee by Ron_Thornbrash May 23, 2005
blocking
In theatre, it is the act of setting the exact motions of each character in a scene and/or act. This occurs during rehearsal.
blocking by Ron_Thornbrash May 23, 2005
Spiking
In theatre, it is the act of placing tape on a stage indicating to an actor where he, or she must be at an important point in the play. This occurs periodically during blocking and usually involves glow-in-the-dark tape.
Spiking by Ron_Thornbrash May 23, 2005
absurdist
An adjective describing a form of theatre that makes absolutely no sense what so ever. It involves plays with near impossible scenerios, characters and bizarre dialogue that is meant to make the audience ask, "What the hell?" Absurdist plays usually have anti-climactic endings and underlying, symbolic meanings that no one gets except the author.
absurdist by Ron_Thornbrash May 23, 2005