Definitions by kinsmed

cunning hat 

A hand-knit yellow, orange and red beanie, toque or wool hat that became a cult favorite with Firefly fans after appearing in an episode.

"What happens if someone puts on a cunning hat and a Who scarf?"

cunning hat by kinsmed December 25, 2012

Happy Fun Ball 

The subject of a Saturday Night Live short, skewering products having lengthy disclaimers and a nod to the absurdity of foreign product commercials. The segment has achieved a degree of notoriety that it has found a non-specific underground familiarity and pops up in unexpected instances.

"Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball."

Happy Fun Ball by kinsmed May 17, 2008

insue 

A misspelling of 'ensue'.

When people 'commence' to be experts on something they don't know anything about, like 'insue', a beating will ensue.

insue by kinsmed February 19, 2007

NASCAR Dad 

Middle-aged blue-collar male tending toward conservatism. An updated term to counter soccer mom. See also NASCAR Dads.

It is no surprise to note the influence of the coveted NASCAR dad vote to the successful election of King George.

NASCAR Dad by kinsmed May 3, 2005

patch

(n.) an electronic file alteration intended to correct or update a faulty or vulnerable file, akin to a cloth 'patch'.

You gotta install the latest patch or somebody could get into your inbox, okay?

patch by kinsmed July 15, 2004

yoink 

A phrase appearing often in "The Simpsons" televison program used to verbally indicate one has taken something from another and fled.

"Hey, great science project, Lisa. Yoink!"

yoink by kinsmed July 15, 2004

hair band 

Generalized description of any of the 80's rock bands recognized for teased hair, large followings, high profile lifestyles, etc.

'Quiet Riot'? Oh my god, I can't believe you consider that a hair band.

hair band by kinsmed July 12, 2004