Woody Thomas's definitions

thorazine shuffle

The slow, slow, shuffling forward, usually while wearing slippers and a hospital gown, of a mental patient who has been rendered nearly catatonic by the tranquilizer thorazine

Willie did the thorazine shuffle down the hallway to his room

by Woody Thomas December 9, 2008

Broad Street Bullies

The Philadelphia Flyers teams of the 1970s. They were so mean, rough, and vicious that other teams were intimidated and scared shitless to play them.

First Edition (1972-1975) featured Dave "The Hammer" Schultz, Bob "The Hound" Kelly, Andre "Moose" Dupont, and Don "Big Bird" Saleski.

Second Edition (1976-1981) included Paul Holmgren, Mel Bridgman, Behn Wilson, Dave Hoyda, Glen Cochrane, and Ken "The Rat" Linseman. Those were the scariest teams in hockey history.

Third Edition (1981-approx. 1987) included Dave Brown, Rick Tocchett, Daryl Stanley and Craig Berube.

Man do I miss those days of the Broad Street Bullies and Big Bad Bruins.

by Woody Thomas July 25, 2008

Bob Probert

Generally regarded as the toughest fighter in the history of the National Hockey League. As notorious for his off-ice problems with alcohol and cocaine, and subsequent legal problems, as his on-ice beligerence

Bob Probert led the league with 398 penalty minutes.

by Woody Thomas January 8, 2006

Dick the Bruiser

legendary pro wrestler in the 60s and 70s. Probably never used an actual wrestling hold his whole career. Mostly just pummelled opponests with his fist, also liked to throw them out of the ring and bash their head on the timekeeper's table. Other nicknmaes included "The Psychopath," "The Missing Link," and "The Most Dangerous Man Alive." Built like a fireplug at about 5'7" 240 lbs. Died of a heart attack while doing bench presses at home in 1991. Real name William Afflis.

Dick the Bruiser went from villain to fan favorite in St. Louis when he got into a feud with Black Jack Lanza.

by Woody Thomas December 25, 2008

The Hill

The Italian neighborhood in south St. Louis, laden with many excellent restaurants, also markets and bakeries. Affectionately known as "Dago Hill" back in less politically correct times. Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola were born and grew up there.

There are at least a dozen good restaurants on The Hill.

by Woody Thomas July 26, 2008

Albanian Aggressor

Nickname of legendary hockey tough guy Tie Domi (see)

In this corner, from Windsor, Ontario, weighing 186 pounds, Tie...the Albanian Aggressor...DOE-MEE! And in that corner, also hailing from Windsor, Ontario, weighing in at 221 pounds, the National Hockey League heavyweight champion, Bad...Bob...PRO-BERT!

by Woody Thomas January 8, 2006

St. Louisism

A word or phrase unique to the big small town of St. Louis, Missouri. Examples:
Hoosier: white trash

toasted ravioli: small raviolis deep fried till crispy

gooey butter cake: a breakfast cake, about 10 x 10 inches,
filled with a buttery custard and covered in powdered
sugar.

pork steak: a slice of pork butt, about half inch thick,
bone in, slow cooked on a barbeque pit and smothered in
Maull's barbeque sauce

'Where'd ya go to high school?': the first question asked
by one native to another person they are meeting for the
first time who also is a lifelong St. Louisan.

"Hoosier" as a St. Louisism, has nothing to do with Bobby Knight or Indiana.

by Woody Thomas January 8, 2006