adventure pants

any pair of pants specifically designed for outdoor activities, such as hiking, trekking, camping, etc... usually available at recreational supply stores.

We're hiking Mt. Whitney tomorrow! Don't forget your adventure pants!

by projectaristotle July 07, 2011

weaselese

verbiage used by those in power when they need to make decisions that will hurt others. mostly used in internal global memos and messaging to the media.

did you hear about the involuntary time-base reductions?

i hate weaselese. they should just say layoffs.

by projectaristotle June 07, 2011

plot tease

describes a cliffhanger ending to a television season. usually used by television shows in their initial season to ensure a second season is made.

man, i just saw the season finale of 'fringe' and it was a total plot tease.

by projectaristotle May 14, 2009

there are four lights

the only way to end a heated debate when one person continues to repeat a lie in the hopes that the other person will believe it is true.

comes from the ST:TNG episode where Capt. Picard is captured by the Cardassians and subjected to physical and psychological torture to make him believe there are five lights instead of four in the interrogation room.

pundit: "But the GOP hasn't contributed to the national debt!"

expert: "Two unnecessary wars..."

pundit: "But the GOP hasn't contributed to the national debt!"

expert: "Increased military spending..."

pundit: "But the GOP hasn't contributed to the national debt!"

expert: "Tax breaks for the super wealthy..."

pundit: "But the GOP hasn't contributed to the national debt!"

expert: "THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS!"

by projectaristotle August 29, 2012

airport refugee

A person who is stuck in an airport overnight due to flight cancellation and having nowhere to go.

All flights to Burbank were cancelled, so I ended up an airport refugee until the following day.

by projectaristotle April 06, 2011

Walter Reed

of or relating to a poorly maintained and highly questionable domicile.

"I just checked into the Motel Ramahilton, and it's like Walter Reed in this bitch..."

by projectaristotle March 31, 2007

office fuel

n. slang term for coffee, tea, or any caffeinated beverage when consumed in office settings. office fuel is consumed in massive quantities when readily available, and subsequent servings are referred to as refueling.

The first person to arrive at work prepares the office fuel for everyone else.

Billy brought in a whole case of office fuel today, but I'm not sure if he will share it.

by projectaristotle August 14, 2009