stephen w. thomas's definitions

Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley, in the humblest of circumstances, was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley on January 8, 1935. Elvis’ musical influences were the pop and country music of the time, the gospel music he heard in church and at the all-night gospel sings he frequently attended, and the black R&B he absorbed on historic Beale Street as a Memphis teenager. In 1954, he began his singing career with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis. By 1956, he was an international sensation. With a sound and style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences and blurred and challenged the social and racial barriers of the time, he ushered in a whole new era of American music and popular culture. He starred in 33 successful films, made history with his television appearances and specials, and knew great acclaim through his many, often record-breaking, live concert performances on tour and in Las Vegas. Globally, he has sold over one billion records, more than any other artist. His American sales have earned him gold, platinum or multi-platinum awards for 150 different albums and singles, far more than any other artist. Among his many awards and accolades were 14 Grammy nominations (3 wins) from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, which he received at age 36, and his being named One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation for 1970 by the United States Jaycees. His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma, and good humour endeared him to millions, as did the humility and human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. Known the world over by his first name, he is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth century popular culture. Elvis died at his Memphis home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977.

"I believe in the Bible. I believe that all good things come from God. I don't believe I'd sing the way I do if God hadn't wanted me to." - Elvis Presley

by Stephen W. Thomas May 13, 2005

Brightonshire

The collective counties of West and East Sussex.

"I went down to Brightonshire the other day. Twas sunny like the windfart.

by Stephen W. Thomas May 9, 2005

fartoholic

Someone who is addicted to their own fart smell, and so farts as often as possible.

'Stan, you're a real fartoholic'
'So?'
'You stink.'

by Stephen W. Thomas May 9, 2005

what the monkey

An expression of shock pioneered in West Sussex churches as a way to avoid swearing when surprised. Has now spread and is a general phrase used when shocked. Can be shortened for instant messaging to WTM.

"Johnny, I'm pregnant."
"What the monkey!?"

by Stephen W. Thomas October 12, 2004

pokes my hemorroids!

The direct opposite of rocks my socks.

'Avril Lavigne, Jamster and the New Mini all poke my hemorroids.'

by Stephen W. Thomas July 12, 2005

Repubic

A popular shopping outlet for rich chavs. Generally spelt Republic, it is pronounced 'Repubic' by anyone who has a good taste in clothes.

'I saw Nick in Repubic on Tuesday.'
'Nick who?'
'Can't say on here, it would be a full name.'

by Stephen W. Thomas May 9, 2005

Imberhorny

To be chav-like, but from a middle-class setting. The origin is from Imberhorne school, in East Grinstead, where there is a high population of chavs from middle-class surburbia. Year 8 alone is approximately 72% chav, whereas Year 11, despite being a lesser 71.6% chav, has even more in the year itself. The word Imberhorny, is therefore to be like and Imberhorne chav.

'That kid just asked if I was gay.'
'Yeah, but he's Imberhorny, what does he know?'
'Besides, I'm shagging his sister as it is.'
'Ewww! You're so Imberhorny!'

by Stephen W. Thomas May 14, 2005