Celebrated each November 5th, Back to the Future Day is our opportunity to recognize Doc Brown's discovery of the Flux Capacitor, the device that makes time travel possible. Back to the Future Day is celebrated by wishing everyone a Happy Back to the Future Day, and updating your social media networks statuses accordingly.
On November 5th, 1955, Dr. Emmet Lathrop Brown (Doc Brown to his friends), was attempting to hang a clock in his bathroom. As he reached over, he lost his footing , slipped from the toilet that he was standing on, and struck his head against the side of the sink.
Unconscious, Doc had a vision. And that vision was that of a Flux Capacitor — the device that makes time travel possible.
Requiring 1.21 gigawatts of electrical power and to be moving at a speed of 88 mph (142 km/h) the Flux Capacitor allows one to move forward or backwards in time.
Dr. Emmet Brown, on this day in history, we salute you, and remember your red letter date in the history of science!
On November 5th, 1955, Dr. Emmet Lathrop Brown (Doc Brown to his friends), was attempting to hang a clock in his bathroom. As he reached over, he lost his footing , slipped from the toilet that he was standing on, and struck his head against the side of the sink.
Unconscious, Doc had a vision. And that vision was that of a Flux Capacitor — the device that makes time travel possible.
Requiring 1.21 gigawatts of electrical power and to be moving at a speed of 88 mph (142 km/h) the Flux Capacitor allows one to move forward or backwards in time.
Dr. Emmet Brown, on this day in history, we salute you, and remember your red letter date in the history of science!
Back to the Future Day: The Origin Story
Dr. Emmett Brown: Then tell me, "Future Boy", who's President in the United States in 1985?
Marty McFly: Ronald Reagan.
Dr. Emmett Brown: Ronald Reagan? The actor? Then who's VICE-President? Jerry Lewis? I suppose Jane Wyman is the First Lady!
Marty McFly: Whoa! Wait! Doc!
Dr. Emmett Brown: And Jack Benny is Secretary of the Treasury.
Marty McFly: Doc, you gotta listen to me.
Dr. Emmett Brown: I've had enough practical jokes for one evening. Good night, Future Boy!
Marty McFly: No, wait! Doc. Doc. The-the-the bruise - the bruise on your head. I know how that happened! You told me the whole story. You were standing on your toilet, and you were hanging a clock, and you fell, and you hit your head on the sink. And that's when you came up with the idea for the Flux Capacitor... Which... is what makes time travel possible....
Dr. Emmett Brown: Then tell me, "Future Boy", who's President in the United States in 1985?
Marty McFly: Ronald Reagan.
Dr. Emmett Brown: Ronald Reagan? The actor? Then who's VICE-President? Jerry Lewis? I suppose Jane Wyman is the First Lady!
Marty McFly: Whoa! Wait! Doc!
Dr. Emmett Brown: And Jack Benny is Secretary of the Treasury.
Marty McFly: Doc, you gotta listen to me.
Dr. Emmett Brown: I've had enough practical jokes for one evening. Good night, Future Boy!
Marty McFly: No, wait! Doc. Doc. The-the-the bruise - the bruise on your head. I know how that happened! You told me the whole story. You were standing on your toilet, and you were hanging a clock, and you fell, and you hit your head on the sink. And that's when you came up with the idea for the Flux Capacitor... Which... is what makes time travel possible....
by malarky2020 November 05, 2009
Sections of hardcore / metalcore / deathcore songs which are rhythmically appropriate for most forms of hardcore dancing (mosh), but not appropriate for two-stepping. In order to be rhythmically appropriate, the music must conform to the following requirements:
1. Tempo: Breakdowns are characterized by tempos in the 65 bpm - 70 bpm range, but also spanning from 50 bpm (double breakdown), to 90 bpm (fast breakdown / stomp breakdown).
2. Content: Breakdowns are further characterized by strong emphasis on rhythm, snares on the 2nd & 4th quarter notes, cymbals on either eighth notes or quarter notes, and kick drum patterns which accent the often staccato guitar playing. Many modifications to this formula can be made (displaced snares, melody), but these modifications tend to detract from the maximum impact of the breakdown.
Because these two requirements must be satisfied, entire songs can be breakdowns, and do not need to contain any fast parts. As well, many slow sections of songs of these genres are not breakdowns, because they do not meet the content requirements.
1. Tempo: Breakdowns are characterized by tempos in the 65 bpm - 70 bpm range, but also spanning from 50 bpm (double breakdown), to 90 bpm (fast breakdown / stomp breakdown).
2. Content: Breakdowns are further characterized by strong emphasis on rhythm, snares on the 2nd & 4th quarter notes, cymbals on either eighth notes or quarter notes, and kick drum patterns which accent the often staccato guitar playing. Many modifications to this formula can be made (displaced snares, melody), but these modifications tend to detract from the maximum impact of the breakdown.
Because these two requirements must be satisfied, entire songs can be breakdowns, and do not need to contain any fast parts. As well, many slow sections of songs of these genres are not breakdowns, because they do not meet the content requirements.
Pantera is generally recognized as the originator of the breakdown, as featured at approximately 3:52 of "Domination" off Cowboys from Hell. Today, this part of Domination would be recognized as an "old school" breakdown, and only the old timers would hardcore dance to it.
by malarky2020 October 14, 2009
The sexual act of inserting a human head into a vagina. Because the terms "skullfuck" and "mindfuck" are already taken.
by malarky2020 September 26, 2009
Gary - Man, I think that Sammy has a goral fixation; all he wants to do all day is watch scary movies.
Wilma - Gary, I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't try to tell me how to raise my children. Regardless, I'm sure he'll grow out of it by the time he turns 7.
Wilma - Gary, I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't try to tell me how to raise my children. Regardless, I'm sure he'll grow out of it by the time he turns 7.
by malarky2020 November 13, 2009
A small wad of toilet paper or tissue jammed up one's nose in order to prevent the nose from dripping. Often used against a running nose during a cold or flu, or against a bleeding nose. The nasal tampon protected the nose from damage by eliminating the need for repeated wiping.
Nasal tampons are left in all day, or until full, and are often used inconspicuously, just like the real thing.
Nasal tampons are left in all day, or until full, and are often used inconspicuously, just like the real thing.
Doctor Acula - Well, Andrew, your prostrate is clean, but I need to talk to you about something. Sit down.
Andrew - Oh no, what's up?
Doctor Acula - There seems to be some kind of growth in your nose; we think it might be cancerous. Here, take a look at this X-Ray.
Andrew - Oh, that. That's just my nasal tampon. My nose kept dripping onto my xbox controller.
Doctor Acula - Get out of my office.
Andrew - Oh no, what's up?
Doctor Acula - There seems to be some kind of growth in your nose; we think it might be cancerous. Here, take a look at this X-Ray.
Andrew - Oh, that. That's just my nasal tampon. My nose kept dripping onto my xbox controller.
Doctor Acula - Get out of my office.
by malarky2020 March 29, 2010
G.R.O.S.S. is an anti-girl club, as popularized by Calvin & Hobbes. The name is an acronym that stands for Get Rid Of Slimy GirlS
Based in a treehouse (with occasional emergency meetings inside a cardboard box), the main objective of G.R.O.S.S. club is to annoy, bother, and harass girls. Calvin and Hobbes are its only members, and they sometimes plan missions to do so.
Look for local chapters of G.R.O.S.S. now forming in a neighbourhood near you.
Based in a treehouse (with occasional emergency meetings inside a cardboard box), the main objective of G.R.O.S.S. club is to annoy, bother, and harass girls. Calvin and Hobbes are its only members, and they sometimes plan missions to do so.
Look for local chapters of G.R.O.S.S. now forming in a neighbourhood near you.
o Calvin: "I've got it! We'll call our club G.R.O.S.S. - Get Rid Of Slimy Girls! That way, Susie Derkins can't join!"
o Hobbes: "Is she slimy?"
o Calvin: "All girls are slimy. Now the first order of business is to elect officiers."
o Hobbes: "I get to be president! I get to be president!"
o Calvin: "Oh, no you don't! This whole club was my idea, so I get to be president."
o Hobbes: "Ok, then I get to be king and tyrant."
o Calvin: "Hey, no! That's what I want to be! You can be president!"
o Hobbes: "Is she slimy?"
o Calvin: "All girls are slimy. Now the first order of business is to elect officiers."
o Hobbes: "I get to be president! I get to be president!"
o Calvin: "Oh, no you don't! This whole club was my idea, so I get to be president."
o Hobbes: "Ok, then I get to be king and tyrant."
o Calvin: "Hey, no! That's what I want to be! You can be president!"
by malarky2020 October 05, 2009
A malapropism of the phrase "truth be told", which is used in situations where the "truth" in question is of the nature of a financial gain.
Tom - "If that band wanted to retain their integrity, they shouldn't have signed to Sony / BMG, and released a pop album"
Doug - "Truth be sold."
Doug - "Truth be sold."
by malarky2020 March 02, 2009