Slater Slide

A couple of beers. Specifically those used to mellow oneself out after a tough day on the job. After Steven Slater the stressed-out airline attendant who grabbed a couple of beers as he deployed the emergency slide and walked away from his work area, a commercial JetBlue airplane that had landed but not yet reached the terminal.
After a horrible day on the job I stopped off on my way home for a shot of Jack and chased it down with a Slater Slide.
by maximo hudson August 12, 2010
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zebra effect

A state of mental dating distraction. It occurs when an individual on the make is presented with too many equally attractive choices at the same time. Similar to the sensory overload experienced by a lioness crossing open ground to advance on a heard of zebras. The end result is often missed opportunity and frustration.
The zebra effect hit Chico hard as he stared at the table of beautiful woman, unable to decide which one to pursue.
by maximo hudson February 03, 2009
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cupboard surprise

A creative meal using whatever ingredients one has at hand in order to make it till one has more money and/or food stamps.
Mom's buttered tabouli salad mix rice con chocolate chip burrito was a classic of cupboard surprise, combining the necessity of eating with the availability of what we had on hand.
by maximo hudson May 24, 2009
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Social Deprivation

Social Deprivation - a political and/or economic policy that seeks to enrich the wealthiest members of a society by minimizing the upkeep of the public commons and social institutions - especially those providing services and regulation related to health, impoverishment and education.
As a result of the Governor's policy of Social Deprivation, tax revenue that should have gone to road and bridge repair was instead given to the wealthiest citizens of the state in the form of a millionaire tax break.
by maximo hudson August 11, 2011
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toxic boyfriend

A leech, a mooch, a drain on one's finances. A male significant other who needs periodic bailing out.
After paying for dinner yet again, Samantha wished there was a bad bank that would take over her toxic boyfriend.
by maximo hudson January 28, 2009
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big bra to fill

The challenge to match the lofty obtainments of a female predecessor by any woman to succeed her.
Considering the achievements of Madeleine Albright, Hillary realized she had a pretty big bra to fill.
by maximo hudson June 07, 2009
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