Definitions by T. Polkinghorne
that's funny
Saying this with a straight face is a polite way of letting you know...its NOT funny.
This occurs after sharing something seemingly funny as the listener responds with a straight face and no vocal inflection.
This occurs after sharing something seemingly funny as the listener responds with a straight face and no vocal inflection.
A:
Next thing I know, the guy vomited all over the train, lucky none got on me, but the best part was his shirt...
It read: "In my life, every day is a disaster..."
B:
That's funny (straight face).
Next thing I know, the guy vomited all over the train, lucky none got on me, but the best part was his shirt...
It read: "In my life, every day is a disaster..."
B:
That's funny (straight face).
that's funny by T. Polkinghorne February 11, 2010
Birdman Epiphany
Knowing how to "seize the day" after an involuntary period of isolation.
Named after "The Birdman of Alcatraz" (Robert Franklin Stroud).
Named after "The Birdman of Alcatraz" (Robert Franklin Stroud).
Birdman Epiphany by T. Polkinghorne July 28, 2009
PhD
"A PhD is no longer synonymous with genteel scholarly shabbiness but can be leveraged into great wealth, personal and corporate."
- FT July 25, 2009
- FT July 25, 2009
PhD by T. Polkinghorne July 27, 2009
pussy credit
The act of lending a female money with little prospect of repayment.
In the eyes of the lender, this increases the chances of repayment by sex.
In the eyes of the lender, this increases the chances of repayment by sex.
John:
Here girl, heres $50 for drinks. Pay me back whenever.
Joe:
John's extending pussy credit like he's Bear Sterns.
Here girl, heres $50 for drinks. Pay me back whenever.
Joe:
John's extending pussy credit like he's Bear Sterns.
pussy credit by T. Polkinghorne July 25, 2009
phone vote
Presenter: "Um...and this is the business model...I think?!"
*Blackberrys, iphones etc. come out*
Attendee: "Dude, phone vote says you suck."
*Blackberrys, iphones etc. come out*
Attendee: "Dude, phone vote says you suck."
phone vote by T. Polkinghorne July 24, 2009
Party Avalanche
When you haven't been to parties for a while due to excessive studying/work.
Finally, you go to a party but it triggers the urge to party ALL THE TIME. Usually subsists after a week.
Finally, you go to a party but it triggers the urge to party ALL THE TIME. Usually subsists after a week.
Student: Have to study hard. Gonna get that Ph.D.
Dude: You're going to Jenn's party tonight.
Student: OK. I suppose it won't kill me.
-1 week later-
Student: YEA PARTY AVALANCHE! I haven't been home for a week! This rounds on me!
Dude: You're going to Jenn's party tonight.
Student: OK. I suppose it won't kill me.
-1 week later-
Student: YEA PARTY AVALANCHE! I haven't been home for a week! This rounds on me!
Party Avalanche by T. Polkinghorne July 24, 2009