Definitions by StoogeWatcher

phony soldier 

A person who claims military heroics or credentials, but either exaggerates his service or never served at all. Often supported by the anti-war left until caught. Most famously used by Rush Limbaugh during a 2007 radio show

Jesse MacBeth is the most famous phony soldier, who claimed he served in Iraq, but lasted only 44 days in basic training.

phony soldier by StoogeWatcher July 30, 2010

Memogate

Another term for Rathergate, a scandal where CBS was caught using fake documents during 2004.

Memogate ruined CBS.

Memogate by StoogeWatcher July 30, 2010

60 Minutes II 

A CBS version of the Sunday night staple that ran once a weeknight from 1999-2005. The show was famously controversial for those forged documents that ruined Dan Rather's career.

I wonder if SeeB.S. learned from the 60 Minutes II fiasco

60 Minutes II by StoogeWatcher July 30, 2010

rape hoax 

An incident where a woman lies about being raped for sympathy

Two of the most famous examples of a rape hoax include Tawana Brawley and Crystal Mangum

rape hoax by StoogeWatcher July 30, 2010

Curly Shuffle 

A 1984 novelty song by Jump 'n The Saddle Band as a tribute to comedy legend Curly Howard.

Everybody wants to do the Curly Shuffle tonight.

Curly Shuffle by StoogeWatcher July 30, 2010

Nifonged 

A term named after Mike Nifong, the disgraced Durham County, North Carolina, District Attorney who smeared the Duke lacrosse team for a 2006 rape that never happened.

The patriotic Americans got Nifonged by the left.

Nifonged by StoogeWatcher July 15, 2010