4 definitions by doc finch
To move opposite perceived trends - of direction or magnitude - in order to gain distinction or advantage. To move against the flow.
As ideology polarizes, some individuals have adopted a counterflow strategy. Moving opposite the herd, not just in thought but, in terms of engagement. Reserved when others are engaged and engaging when others are reserved.
The most desirable selections are to be found not at the front but, rather, at the end of the banquet line. So I move in a counterflow fashion.
The most desirable selections are to be found not at the front but, rather, at the end of the banquet line. So I move in a counterflow fashion.
by doc finch September 4, 2018
Quote from the last Starfighter.
by doc finch November 14, 2010
That person (real or imaginary) in your life responsible for solving all technology related problems. This individual may provide IT services and tech support but more likely is setting up home theaters, installing hardware/software, and synchronizing email, phones, ipods, cameras and GPS devices.
I spent so much time after Christmas trying to install and set up my wireless home theater system that I haven't even gotten to my kid's computer and my wife's GPS. I need a techretary to handle all this stuff.
by doc finch February 4, 2011
A request for input, information, direction or a clue from a fellow traveler.
Maverick (Tom Cruise) to his back-seater Goose (Anthony Edwards) as they are about to engage their adversary in a dogfight.
Maverick (Tom Cruise) to his back-seater Goose (Anthony Edwards) as they are about to engage their adversary in a dogfight.
Driving and nearing my destinantion - but uncertain of the exact location - I said to my co-pilot "Speak to me Goose..."
Waiting for my laptop to boot up... "Speak to me Goose!"
Waiting for my laptop to boot up... "Speak to me Goose!"
by doc finch November 17, 2010