Taken from electronic devices, which can operate in one or more 'modes' and thereby restrict their possible actions to a few options. Applied to humans, this usually is used as a suffix indicating 1. their normal thinking and reasoning abilities have been overridden by something they're 'hung up' on; or 2. their normal drives and ambitions have been replaced by a possibly irrational desire for some particular thing.
I tried talking to him about science, but he just went into Religious Wacko mode and started spouting scripture.
Watch out, those two are in geek mode.
No, I don't want a burger, I'm in burrito mode.
Watch out, those two are in geek mode.
No, I don't want a burger, I'm in burrito mode.
by Secret Agent Man September 17, 2003
Based on the 70's amateur 'talent' show, the Gong Show. Applied to entertainment, it means cheesy and out of control, OR completely ruined through the good intentions of amateurs.
They had three bands scheduled, but the first one was the total gong show, so almost everyone left.
What the--? I thought this was supposed to be a presidential address, and I get the gong show?
What the--? I thought this was supposed to be a presidential address, and I get the gong show?
by Secret Agent Man September 18, 2003
What you call something that seems to want to get too close, too often. In the extreme case, it's your 'Special friend'
Damn! This pool chlorinator wants to be my friend!
(Looks down, dog humping leg) I think Vern's dog wants to be my Special friend.
(Looks down, dog humping leg) I think Vern's dog wants to be my Special friend.
by Secret Agent Man September 17, 2003
Phrase borrowed (more or less) from TV's "Wheel of Fortune", indicating disrespect for someone's mental abilities. Since generally the contestants on Wheel aren't exactly Einstein, telling someone to buy a fucking vowel is about equivalent to "Get a clue, moron!"
You think the War on Drugs is working? Buy a fucking vowel!
President Bush wants to help the middle class, eh? Maybe he should buy a fucking vowel with his family fortune.
President Bush wants to help the middle class, eh? Maybe he should buy a fucking vowel with his family fortune.
by Secret Agent Man September 18, 2003