Shawn E.'s definitions

microsoft

The bane of civilization

Damn all other systems to hell for not being able to overtake Windows as the dominant OS on the market.

by Shawn E. May 2, 2003

Ringo

expendable member of a group or band

Proof that Ringo was expendable; John had a good solo career, Paul had a good solo career, George had a good solo career, Ringo? Mr. Conductor and Wakko?!

by Shawn E. April 28, 2003

Optimum Prime

a Transformer not to be confused with OPTIMUS Prime

Jackass.

by Shawn E. April 16, 2003

American Dream

the ideal American life as fed by the media; 2.3 children, white picket fences surrounding a split-level house with a dog and a cat, and a station wagon or a minivan to take the kids to sports practice; impossible by its' nature

"The reason it's called the American Dream is you have to be asleep to believe it." -- George Carlin

by Shawn E. April 26, 2003

El Camino

best example of a cruck; vehicle which doesn't know if it wants to be a car or a truck

Steve's mullet really suits his El Camino SS.

by Shawn E. April 17, 2003

newspeak

Language introduced in George Orwell's classic, 1984.

Oldthink is crimethink. Doublethink is goodthink. Oldthinkers unbellyfeel Ingsoc.

by Shawn E. June 19, 2003

crimethink

thought that is detrimental to the principals of Ingsoc. Not illegal, as there is no law, but always punished by death.

If you've never read 1984, consider yourself illiterate until you have read it.

by Shawn E. April 16, 2003