Tyburn's definitions

Henry VIII

King of England. He is known for marrying seven women. Two of which were beheaded for a variety of reasons. He also attempted to remove the Catholic Church from England through widespread destruction, looting and executions. The greatest threat to his rule was a revolt know as "The Pilgrimage of Grace" who were led by Robert Aske. Due to Henry VIII's ruthlessness and powers of deception the ringleaders were eventually rounded up and executed.
Won the Battle of The Spurs against the French and declared "Defender of The Faith" by the Pope, a title that Monarchs in England still hold to this day.
He is remembered as a tyrant but arguably did much to add legitimacy to the crown after years of bloody civil war between the Lancastrians and the Yorkists.

Henry VIII was the King of England.

Henry VIII created the Church of England.

Henry VIII was a strong, yet murderous, ruler.

by Tyburn January 2, 2008

Pornocracy

A government characterised by the sexual misconduct of its leaders. A term of political alarmism, it has recently been applied to the regime of Silvio Berlusconi in Italy.

The reign of men such as Rodrigo Borgia, Silvio Berlusconi and Bill Clinton could be described as a pornocracy.
Whilst it is a slur, it does accurately represent the sleaze element of their respective administrations.

by Tyburn October 4, 2011

legdrop of doom

In professional wrestling terminology a finishing move that is underwhelming or just plain laughable. The phrase could also be followed by a trademark sign. Although the reasons behind this remain obscure to this day.
First used by wrestling publication Power Slam during 1998 in connection with Hulk Hogan.

John Cena's STFU is a modern day Legdrop of Doom.

by Tyburn January 2, 2008