STEPHANIE M.'s definitions

parapolitics

Political actions of subterfuge, secrecy, and deceit, which are hidden from the public.

Many people believe this country is governed with parapolitics, and that our government is merely a puppet to hide the people with real power.

by Stephanie M. October 29, 2003

Party

Can be used as a noun for a group of players who decide to work and fight together in a video game. May also be used as a verb for the act of banding together and cooperating with other game players.

"We're making a party to head into this Orc Dungeon, wanna join?"

by Stephanie M. October 28, 2003

sad panda

An unhappy, disappointed person. The phrase can be traced back to an episode of the cartoon South Park, in which the "Sexual Harassment Panda" teaches the children what is and isn't sexual harassment.

For extra sadness, the "a" in sad is drawn out.

I'm a saaaad panda, because my favorite band just broke up.

by Stephanie M. December 19, 2003

bishounen

Literally means "pretty boy," as in an attractive member of the male gender. Also spelled "bishonen," and sometimes shortened to "bish" and "bishie/bishy." It is a Japanese word, adopted by female anime fans in the rest of the world to denote any male anime, manga, or video game character they happen to find good looking. Strictly speaking, "bishounen" should only refer to boys under age 20, since a "pretty man" would be "biseinen." However, most people prefer to use bishounen for men and boys of all ages, as it is so widely used.

Opinions on which males are bishounen and which are not vary according to personal tastes. The stereotypical bishounen generally has long hair, a slender, graceful figure, and lacks facial hair. Bishounen tend to appear androgynous or feminine. They are also likely to have certain personality traits, like sensitivity, secretiveness, moodiness, refinement, and a dark, tormented past.

This word is a noun, but is sometimes used as an adjective, as in the sentence "That guy is so bishounen." As an adjective, the word means "having or displaying the traits of a bishounen."

"You can tell Vincent is a bishounen because he's thin, he has long hair, and he's really angsty."

by Stephanie M. July 1, 2003

warm fuzzies

The warm, pleasant sensations one feels in the stomach and heart area when emotionally moved by an act of goodwill or love.

Watching children open presents on Christmas morning gives me the warm fuzzies.

by Stephanie M. December 28, 2003

Yukimas

Invented holiday to take the place of Christmas for non-Christians. Derived from the name of a character, Yukito, from the TV show "Card Captor Sakura." The holiday celebrates peace, love, and everday kindness. Like Christmas, it falls on December 25. "Yuki" means "snow" in Japanese.

Merry Yukimas to all, and to all a good night.

by Stephanie M. December 11, 2003

Smarties

Small candy wafers that have a sweet, almost fruity taste. They come in many different pastel colors, and are sold in cellophane-wrapped stacks. Manufactured by CE DE Candy company, and available in the US and Canada.

Contrary to popular belief, eating Smarties does not make you smart.

by Stephanie M. December 29, 2003