Definitions by The Captive Spirit

Constable Charming 

An ill-mannered police officer who pulls you over for a minor citation, gives you a hard time over nothing, and acts like he’s above the law. Of course if there’s a real crime going on Constable Charming more than likely won’t notice even if you try pointing it out to him.

Ali: This annoying cop gave me a speeding ticket because I was driving too slow.

Victor: Ha! Constable Charming strikes again!

Constable Charming by The Captive Spirit September 13, 2010

President Chimp 

A nickname given to a president (or any other senior authority figure) who is clearly incompetent and completely ill-suited to his position of power but still manages to maintain at least some form of likability factor.

This expression became popular during the early years of the George W. Bush administration.

All hail President Chimp! He may be incompetent but he sure does make us smile! Haha! Did you hear what he just said?

President Chimp by The Captive Spirit September 13, 2010

Wise Alice

The female equivalent of “Smart Alec”. A wise guy… er, girl who always has a witty comeback for everything and portrays herself as bold, outspoken, and playfully mischievous

Warren: Very funny Wise Alice. Now sit down and shut up!

Kate: No!

Wise Alice by The Captive Spirit September 13, 2010

In Your Dreams 

A sarcastic way of responding to - or interrupting – someone who is busy telling you about their master plan and all the unrealistically fantastic things they think will happen to them. By using this expression you are suggesting the only place their desired outcome is likely to happen is in their dreams.

Daniels: One day I’ll be mayor of this city!

Smith: In your dreams! Who would vote for you?

In Your Dreams by The Captive Spirit September 13, 2010

Dare To Dream 

Similar to the expression “in your dreams” which is a sarcastic way of responding to - or interrupting – someone who is busy telling you about their master plan and all the unrealistically fantastic things they think will happen to them. Only in this version additional emphasis is placed on the boldness and arrogance of their claims.

Victoria: Soon enough your boyfriend will realize how pathetic you are and then he’ll be all mine

Liz: Dare to dream! Chris loves me and despises you

Dare To Dream by The Captive Spirit September 13, 2010

Quit Dreaming 

Similar to the expression “in your dreams” which is a sarcastic way of responding to - or interrupting – someone who is busy telling you about their master plan and all the unrealistically fantastic things they think will happen to them. The difference is in this version you are making it clear they should get over themselves

Steve: I’m going to win this race and humiliate you in the process

Harry: Quit dreaming! That’ll never happen.

Quit Dreaming by The Captive Spirit September 13, 2010

Pump Action Pete 

A guy who’s popularity in life or great success is due to the things he owns or the people he knows as opposed to anything he himself can take credit for. While he may seem fearless and confident take away any of the things that make him who he is and you’ll soon realize how shallow and vulnerable he truly is

May also refer to someone who would otherwise be impotent without viagra or another sexual aid

Lee is a real Pump Action Pete. I heard his dad took his car away and now he can’t even get laid.

Pump Action Pete by The Captive Spirit September 13, 2010