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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.
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).
by T. Polkinghorne February 11, 2010
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phone vote

When you see your audience pulling these out, it's a sign that your presentation is BORING.
Presenter: "Um...and this is the business model...I think?!"
*Blackberrys, iphones etc. come out*
Attendee: "Dude, phone vote says you suck."
by T. Polkinghorne July 24, 2009
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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.
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!
by T. Polkinghorne July 24, 2009
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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.
John:
Here girl, heres $50 for drinks. Pay me back whenever.

Joe:
John's extending pussy credit like he's Bear Sterns.
by T. Polkinghorne July 25, 2009
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VSP

That VSP got a 95% off the price we paid.
by T. Polkinghorne July 27, 2009
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PhD

The lifestyle of genteel scholarly shabbiness.
"A PhD is no longer synonymous with genteel scholarly shabbiness but can be leveraged into great wealth, personal and corporate."

- FT July 25, 2009
by T. Polkinghorne July 27, 2009
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Birdman Epiphany

Knowing how to "seize the day" after an involuntary period of isolation.

Named after "The Birdman of Alcatraz" (Robert Franklin Stroud).
Kathleen had a Birdman Epiphany - quit her boring job at the bank and joined Greenpeace.
by T. Polkinghorne July 28, 2009
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