58 definitions by Stephen W. Thomas

Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley, in the humblest of circumstances, was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley on January 8, 1935. Elvis’ musical influences were the pop and country music of the time, the gospel music he heard in church and at the all-night gospel sings he frequently attended, and the black R&B he absorbed on historic Beale Street as a Memphis teenager. In 1954, he began his singing career with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis. By 1956, he was an international sensation. With a sound and style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences and blurred and challenged the social and racial barriers of the time, he ushered in a whole new era of American music and popular culture. He starred in 33 successful films, made history with his television appearances and specials, and knew great acclaim through his many, often record-breaking, live concert performances on tour and in Las Vegas. Globally, he has sold over one billion records, more than any other artist. His American sales have earned him gold, platinum or multi-platinum awards for 150 different albums and singles, far more than any other artist. Among his many awards and accolades were 14 Grammy nominations (3 wins) from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, which he received at age 36, and his being named One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation for 1970 by the United States Jaycees. His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma, and good humour endeared him to millions, as did the humility and human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. Known the world over by his first name, he is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth century popular culture. Elvis died at his Memphis home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977.

"I believe in the Bible. I believe that all good things come from God. I don't believe I'd sing the way I do if God hadn't wanted me to." - Elvis Presley

by Stephen W. Thomas February 22, 2005

Copthorne

the place where the hobbits don't live.

"I'm off to Copthorne."
"Oh, no. You won't find any hobbits there. Try Middle Earth."
"Is that near Crawley."

by Stephen W. Thomas November 10, 2004

crabbage

1) A genteic mutation between a crab and a cabbage, creating an evil mutant vegetable with legs, claws and eyes.
2) A crab salad.

1. 'Run for your lives! Godzilla is fighting a crabbage!'
2. 'Hmm, I think I shall go to Marks and Sparks and buy some crabbage.'

by Stephen W. Thomas February 22, 2005

crabbage

1) A pincered vegetable.
2) A crab salad.

1) 'I wish I was a crabbage,
I'd play the whole day long,
And although I would have no legs
I'd live inside a thong.'
2) 'One crabbage please, but hold back on the crab. And the salad.

by Stephen W. Thomas May 09, 2005

Crapanimation

Manga,anime or Japanimation drawn by lonely teenagers who think they are cool. They are not. The likeness to real Japanese cartoons varies, but is irrelevant once one realises an idiot could draw the characters.

'Is that crapanimation you're drawing, Phil?'
'No, it's Japanimation.'
'Tomayto, Tomarto'

by Stephen W. Thomas February 22, 2005

fartoholic

Someone who is addicted to their own fart smell, and so farts as often as possible.

'Stan, you're a real fartoholic'
'So?'
'You stink.'

by Stephen W. Thomas May 09, 2005

fcuk

Pronounced fook-uck, this is a term used to describe the popular townie clothing range. Also popular with wannabe townies and occasionally skownies.

"Hey, turd monkey, why the obsession with fcuk?"

by Stephen W. Thomas October 13, 2004