canonlibel's definitions

pixel paper

Synonymous with electronic ink displays used in e-readers like the Kindle or Nook but easier to pronounce.

I'm happy to hear that pixel paper is getting cheaper! Maybe I can afford an e-reader!

by canonlibel July 30, 2010

princess boy

princess boy

Little boys who go against traditional male gender roles and who may have an interest in wearing women's clothing and jewelry as children.

Analogous to tomboy and similar to the word "sissy," but meant to be positive and used by people who support how children express themselves. Young children shouldn't be labeled by adults (as straight/queer/cisgender/trans) before they can self-identify.

Coined, perhaps, by author Cheryl Kiladavis in her book, "My Princess Boy".

This is my son: he's a princess boy. Maybe he'll be my daughter someday, but that's up to him. Or her.

by canonlibel October 27, 2010

HSU

Stands for "Hills, Stairs, and Umbrellas." Definitely not "Humboldt State University," which is wrong.

The northernmost California State University, friendly people, great weather (if you like rain), gigantic redwoods ON CAMPUS, great hiking ON CAMPUS, we walk and bike everywhere... we're kind of a bubble here.

"I went to HSU because it's the farthest from LA without out-of-state tuition."

by canonlibel August 24, 2008

happy holidays

"Happy Holidays!" is not a politically correct way of waging War on Christmas. Absolutely not. It's an abbreviation. A time-saver. In the words of John Stewart, "Now I suppose you could say have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, but you probably have SHIT TO DO."

"Oh, hey! Gotta' run or I'll miss my bus. Happy holidays!"

by canonlibel December 28, 2008

stadium chant

Vocals recorded from large crowds, usually at sports events.

That stadium chant song you always hear is Kernkraft 400 by Zombie Nation!

by canonlibel June 11, 2014