The return of light Joker's definitions

echo chamber

an insular communication space where everyone agrees with the information and no outside input is allowed

The broadcast is just another echo chamber for self serving interests.

by The Return of Light Joker May 29, 2010

underdog

a person who is unlikely to win in a competition or is at a disadvantage

He was the underdog but he came out on top anyway.

by The Return of Light Joker December 9, 2008

nest egg

a cache of money saved for a specific purpose (such as an emergency)

They went for the nest egg but forgot where it was.

by The Return of Light Joker October 7, 2009

invent the wheel

to unnecessarily work on an task that has already been basically completed

Come on, Relax. It's no reason to invent the wheel.

by The Return of Light Joker September 21, 2009

blue-collar ballet

Professional wrestling (perhaps because most matches have predetermined outcomes)

I don't care for blue-collar ballet.

by The Return of Light Joker December 30, 2011

roll

1. to rob, especially a helpless or unconscious drunkard

2. a sex act

3. to start a movie camera

They were about to roll him, but I got there in time.

by The Return of Light Joker August 4, 2010

recap

to repeat in summary format

The recap of the situation was not needed. I've hear enough about it already.

by The Return of Light Joker June 5, 2011