SINJim's definitions

One-and-Done

In marketing and sales, when someone makes only one attempt to achieve a goal when experience dictates that multiple attempts are needed.

Doug never successfully reaches prospects on the phone because he has a "one-and-done" mentality.

by SINJim May 17, 2020

Sporkamorgueatorium

The classic, multi-purpose hall found in high schools that is used for meals (hence sporks), performances, and in a community tragedy, a temporary morgue.

The tryouts for Romeo and Juliet will be at the Sporkamorgueatorium at 3 pm.

by SINJim February 5, 2021

stuckcation

Situations where a vacation does not conclude on time for reasons such as adverse weather that prevents departure or quarantine such as a pandemic breakout aboard a cruise ship.

Charlie and Freddie’s cruise vacation turned into a stuckcation when the authorities quarantined the entire ship for two weeks at its final port.

by SINJim February 10, 2021

Escagas

The output of a gassy person on an escalator that typically blows into the face of the people on steps below the offender.

Gilda inhaled escagas as she ascended the escalator, possibly from the guy above her who was just seen exiting the casino buffet.

by SINJim July 30, 2025