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Mai Tai

(noun) A tropical cocktail made famous by "Trader Vic" Bergeron in 1944, after mixing rum, lime, orange curacao, orgeat and syrup, with a spring of mint and fresh fruit garnish. His Tahitian friends named it with their native reply after tasting it, "mai tai" meaning literally "very good". Note that legend has it the drink is based on a recipe by "Don the Beachcomber" Gantt, who also invented the Navy Grog, the Tahitian Rum Punch, the Dr. Funk, and the Zombie.

"I don't care how you make it or what you substitute, I demand a Mai Tai!"

by biggs33 May 11, 2009

the devil is in the details

Some catch, trick, or error that is hidden in the details, often easily missed.

A: Man, this whiskey is smooth!
B: Dude, it's only 80 proof, you're drinking a liqueur not liquor. Remember, the devil is in the details.

by biggs33 October 6, 2010

can't see the forest for the trees

To be so concerned with specifics or details that the larger problem, situation or point is missed. Alternate: can't see the woods for the trees. Often said incorrectly as "can't see the forest THROUGH the trees." (English, circa 1500's)

A: I hate the piss and crap all over the place from my wife's cats!
B: Dude, she only has the cats because she knows you hate it and is trying to drive you out. I guess you can't see the forest for the trees.

by biggs33 October 6, 2010

specu-lying

Making a false statement with deliberate intent to deceive, but based on a theory that may actually be true. From Arrested Development, Season 5, Episode 7 ("Rom-Traum").

George-Michael Bluth: I think you were right. They were together in Mexico, and that's why my dad has been weird with me.

Maeby Fünke: Wow, I was just specu-lying.
George-Michael Bluth: Well, you nailed it, Buttons.

by biggs33 June 12, 2018

mongophobe

One who expresses a fear of mentally retarded or mongoloid people, particularly in respect to the legend that when enraged they possess the strength of ten normal men.

A: Dude, don't be such a mongophobe, just ask him to give back your sandwich.
B: No way, if I piss him off he will tear me apart with his freakish strength!

by biggs33 June 10, 2007

subprime rib

A low quality cut of beef, as opposed to prime rib.

A: How is your steak?
B: This crap is subprime rib.

by biggs33 February 23, 2009

agree to disbelieve

Used when one wants to end an annoying conversation, where it is obvious the other person is wrong, but either one is unable to convince the person, or the matter is so trivial one can't be bothered to continue. This lets the person know the conversation is over, but they have not won.

A: Lady Gaga actually has a lot of musical talent, underneath all those ridiculous costumes and stage shenanigans.
B: Agree to disbelieve. Now shut up.

by biggs33 March 14, 2011