by Woody Thomas December 14, 2008

The Wharf Rats are a sub-group of Deadheads who are drug and alcohol free. Predominantly recovering alcoholics and or drug abusers. From the Jerry Garcia/Robert Hunter song "Wharf Rat" about a down and out wino hanging around the docks of San Francisco.
by Woody Thomas January 08, 2006

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: 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.
by Woody Thomas January 08, 2006

by Woody Thomas July 04, 2008

Song by the Doors from the 1971 album of the same name. 7 minutes 49 seconds of pure adrenelin. One of the greatest driving songs ever.
by Woody Thomas July 25, 2008

"Going to see the Chinaman" is African-American vernacular for going to get some Chinese take-out food.
by Woody Thomas January 03, 2009

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
