After the bachelor party, I had to send all the guys feemails since I picked up the hotel and rental car. They better pay up.
by richard bullard barnes March 30, 2011
Dinflation is the phenomenon that occurs at a restaurant when the diners realize the check will likely be split evenly and over order, causing the final check to be inflated. The dinflation/over order is generally late in the meal and may be an extra bottle of wine, a digestif (e.g. port), or dessert that you wouldn't normally order.
This phenomenon is particularly prevalent in situations where a meal is spread out over many shared courses, where a bottle of wine is ordered & shared, when some of the party shows up late complicating things, or when patrons are not carrying cash and the polite thing to do is simply "split the check X ways" to save the waiter the headache.
This phenomenon is particularly prevalent in situations where a meal is spread out over many shared courses, where a bottle of wine is ordered & shared, when some of the party shows up late complicating things, or when patrons are not carrying cash and the polite thing to do is simply "split the check X ways" to save the waiter the headache.
The evening started out pretty reserved with just the three couples. But after a round of appetizers and two bottles of wine, folks realized the check was going to be complicated. Dinflation occurred when they set caution to the wind, ordered the most expensive cut of meat and someone even ordered a cigar.
by richard bullard barnes August 07, 2012
A palbatross is someone who comes over and drinks your beer (but never brings any), keeps you up all night talking about their problems (but never listens to yours), or can never return a ride to the airport (despite you giving them dozens.) You wonder why they are even your friend?
by richard bullard barnes February 21, 2014
The alphabite is the best bite of a meal or snack. The meal or snack is usually composed of numerous different ingredients and textures, allowing for variability in taste from one mouthful to the next. Thus, some bites are better than others and there is a particular mouthful that is superior to the rest. This superior mouthful is known as the 'alphabite.'
When eating a sandwich with crust, for instance, the alphabite could be considered the middle portion of the sandwich where you get to eat 100% meat/cheese/softbread/dressings. No crust. Thus, the 'alphabite.'
The 'alphabite' of a cookie may be the place on the cookie where multiple chocolate chips have gathered, thus giving you a high chocolate-to-dough ratio in that area of the cookie, leading to the 'alphabite', or best bite of that particular cookie.
The place on a slice of pizza where three pepperoni got stuck together resting atop an entire sundried tomato would be the location of an 'alphabite.' and so on...
The 'alphabite' of a cookie may be the place on the cookie where multiple chocolate chips have gathered, thus giving you a high chocolate-to-dough ratio in that area of the cookie, leading to the 'alphabite', or best bite of that particular cookie.
The place on a slice of pizza where three pepperoni got stuck together resting atop an entire sundried tomato would be the location of an 'alphabite.' and so on...
by richard bullard barnes July 26, 2010
A phrase used to describe a contestant or entry that is a loser, failure, or epic fail. Instead of "First Place", "Worst Place."
After the other three skateboarders rode the hand rail successfully, it was Tom's turn. He flew off the stairs and rode the rail down, but missed the landing and fell flat on his face. His buddy sarcastically remarked, "Nice Tom. You get Worst Place!"
by richard bullard barnes August 09, 2010
The state of limbo at a fitness facility where you are waiting for a piece of equipment that someone else is using and you have nothing else to do.
by richard bullard barnes November 14, 2012
The state you're in when you've recorded (via DVR, VHS, etc) a sporting event or tv show and wish to watch it for the first time without knowing the outcome or ending.
If your girlfriend wants to watch Top Chef and you want to watch the Lakers game, you might tape the game and go into "the bubble." During the time you're in the bubble, you must be very cautious about any incoming information (internet/phone calls/scores moving along the bottom of the screen, etc) because the goal is to watch the game "live to you" so you can enjoy the drama.
Dude, don't tell me the outcome of the Steelers game. I'm in 'the Bubble'.
Dude, don't tell me the outcome of the Steelers game. I'm in 'the Bubble'.
by richard bullard barnes August 05, 2010