Metaphorical.
1) "This procedure we just took you through will now result in you waiting around for a bit, so rather than sitting around twiddling your thumbs watching the computer think, why not take a break away from your workstation instead?"
2) "This procedure or anecdote we are about to take you through will take a bit of time. Now is a good time to take care of whatever you feel is necessary before we proceed, because interrupting for one reason or another, emergencies barred, would be a not so good thing."
Comes mostly from technical documents, specifically where compiling is involved, as sometimes the process of compiling code takes a while.
1) "This procedure we just took you through will now result in you waiting around for a bit, so rather than sitting around twiddling your thumbs watching the computer think, why not take a break away from your workstation instead?"
2) "This procedure or anecdote we are about to take you through will take a bit of time. Now is a good time to take care of whatever you feel is necessary before we proceed, because interrupting for one reason or another, emergencies barred, would be a not so good thing."
Comes mostly from technical documents, specifically where compiling is involved, as sometimes the process of compiling code takes a while.
"I'm going to be working on your computer for a while, James," Jerry said to the auditor as he frobbed some drivers. "Best go get yourself a cup of coffee
by ke6isf September 20, 2004
America Online.
One of the largest and most popular internet service providers, simply owing to the advertising barrage they've committed to since the September That Never Ended started.
They have a reputation for having bad customer service, even worse users, and downright horrible connection lag on their dialup, complete with a proprietary bloatiferous client. Those that want off have a hard time getting off due to the fact that they won't forward your email.
One of the largest and most popular internet service providers, simply owing to the advertising barrage they've committed to since the September That Never Ended started.
They have a reputation for having bad customer service, even worse users, and downright horrible connection lag on their dialup, complete with a proprietary bloatiferous client. Those that want off have a hard time getting off due to the fact that they won't forward your email.
From a commercial: "A friend of mine told me I should try America Online. 'Why?' I asked. 'I already have a computer!'"
by ke6isf September 09, 2004
by ke6isf July 24, 2004
Figurative: "If you want to discuss this topic with me, you will need to wait your turn, as there are any number of others who wish to do so who got here before you did."
Comes from a line control mechanism that is found today with decreasing frequency, where one is requested to take a numbered ticket from a strategically placed dispenser and accordingly wait for that number to be called.
Comes from a line control mechanism that is found today with decreasing frequency, where one is requested to take a numbered ticket from a strategically placed dispenser and accordingly wait for that number to be called.
by ke6isf October 15, 2004
Similar to eleventy-seven, an imaginary number to be used when you need to state a quantity. Unlike eleventy-seven, however, implies a higher quantity.
by ke6isf August 12, 2004
Highly prejudiced description of placing ones' lips entirely around the open mouth of a bottle or canteen, thus opening the possibility of backwash.
Comes from an old stereotype that black people have lips that form a perfect circle and are thusly perfectly adapted.
Comes from an old stereotype that black people have lips that form a perfect circle and are thusly perfectly adapted.
by ke6isf October 15, 2004
Like previously mentioned, "the last place on earth" simply due to the spelling. Currently designated by CalTrans as exit 239 on interstate 15.
What the hell you exiting here at Zzyzx for? There's nothing out here but miles and miles of miles and miles!
by ke6isf August 18, 2004