Whythisword's definitions

O’Nella’s Straw

A philosophical principle based on Occam’s razor. “The simplest design is always the most efficient.”

The drinking straw’s design formed the basis for O’Nella’s Straw

by Whythisword February 24, 2023

For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge

A euphemistic way of referring to taboo sex (outside of marriage, adultery, homosexuality, sodomy, etc.), this phrase is often used as a false etymology for the word "fuck"
Also, Van Halen's 1991 album

I remember coming home and getting slapped by my dad for unlawful carnal knowledge, apparently he found out my "roomate" and I were actually dating

by Whythisword October 16, 2022

Blackie

Eric Clapton’s signature Fender Stratocaster
It is known for its two defining features, the black and white color scheme (hence the name) and the tone boost (powered by a 9 volt battery)

My strat is a blackie

by Whythisword September 6, 2022

Blow your pipes

When you lose your voice from singing too aggressively

I thought you were gonna blow your pipes on that Slipknot song

by Whythisword August 26, 2022

Emo

A subgenre of punk music that takes influence from hardcore punk, indie rock, and pop-punk. Emo is known for it’s more melancholy sound and sincere lyrics. The name originates from a portmanteau of emotional and hardcore (emocore) which eventually was shortened to emo. A famous subgenre of emo is screamo, which is more abrasive and has screamed vocals, the term is often misused to refer to bands that use screamed vocals
Emo is also a subculture characterized by black clothing, long dyed hair, and black makeup

John’s favorite type of punk is emo

James’ haircut makes him look emo

by Whythisword August 2, 2022

Rainbow beam

A queer person’s secret weapon, a laser beam made up of all the colors of the rainbow. However the power to emit it must be found from within.

This homophobe was being an asshole so I blasted a rainbow beam at him

by Whythisword July 16, 2022

It was mutual

The phrase you hear from someone who was heartbroken and is in denial, if you ever hear this phrase from someone, hug them, they need it

“I wasn’t dumped, it was mutual”
“Oh my god, I’m so sorry”

by Whythisword July 3, 2022