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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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hungrometer

A measure of how hungry you are.

Combination of the words: hungry and meter.
I better get something eat soon, my hungrometer is revving high!
by T. Polkinghorne October 7, 2008
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shaky camera syndrome

Latest action movie craze meant make the viewer feel "in the moment".
Also attributed to big budgets spent on fancy props and trinkets none of which matter since you can't see a damn thing thats going on.
Quantum Of Solace is a good example of shaky camera syndrome.
by T. Polkinghorne March 30, 2009
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constantly grinding

To be working hard and thinking hard, constantly; thus being on one's grizzy

It refers to the lifestyle of the young, emerging worker in the knowledge economy. In addition, a satire on the corporate exploitation of talent in the knowledge production markets; similar in the way casual Fridays were spawned by tech workers in the early 90s.
Worker 356:
Yaaz B, Jane said she’s give you head if you come drinking with us tonight.

Worker 244:
Shut up fuck face! Can’t you see I’m working!? Constantly grinding, always thinking up new ideas and shit.
by T. Polkinghorne May 22, 2008
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cash on the barrel

when you have a formidable proposition and want to close the deal
Don: Lookie here boy, I'll give you $50 for it.

Bill: Done. Cash on the barrel.
by T. Polkinghorne April 6, 2009
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