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no longer with us 

Usually implies that someone is deceased, but may mean that the person is no longer associated with an organization. Potentially, the term could start a rumor that the individual is dead.

Customer: "Does Matt still work here?"

Worker: "No, I'm afraid he's no longer with us."

Customer: "I'm so sorry to hear that."

Worker: (optional) "He decided to quit last week, so he could go back to school."

no longer with us by yes juanito yes October 11, 2014

shoes on a wire 

Footwear hanging from an overhead wire by the laces. The laces of the shoes are tied together, then lobbed up to the wire(s) so that the shoes hang and dangle. Supposedly signals a location where drugs can be purchased; also symbolizes pointlessness i.e. there is no good reason for the object (shoes) being there. Can be found near schools, and in poor areas and tourist locations.

"Once in awhile I'll spot shoes on a wire and it sparks my curiosity and I'll chuckle."

"Let's play the shoes on a wire game. First one to get the shoes to hang wins."

shoes on a wire by yes juanito yes October 11, 2014

wearable bed 

Developed in Japan, has two modes: 'bed' and 'coat.' Can be worn as a coat or used as an inflatable bed. Allows a person to sleep anywhere they want, and is one size fits all.

Mike: "What a great idea! The wearable bed."

Ann: "Yeah, I wish I thought of that."

wearable bed by yes juanito yes October 8, 2014

baconie 

A selfie of bacon. A pic that highlights the glistening and appetizing quality of bacon. Makes bacon lovers hungry.

"My friend sent me a baconie last night. This morning I'm cooking bacon and eggs."

baconie by yes juanito yes October 8, 2014

handbra 

In media and photography, when the model uses hands to support her breasts and/or cover her nipples. Usually done to conform to censorship standards.

Ann: "I remember at least one iconic magazine cover demonstrating the handbra."

Mike: "Me too."

handbra by yes juanito yes September 30, 2014

treadmill desk 

A workstation added to a treadmill so that the worker can exercise while on the job. Designed to encourage fitness and good health while reducing sedentary time.

"The company purchased a few treadmill desks to see how the employees would respond to them. Basically you can stay active burning calories, and workout while at work."

treadmill desk by yes juanito yes September 29, 2014

puppy test 

An online checklist to score a puppy for behavior, intelligence and temperament. The purpose is to select the right puppy for the right home.

"I used a puppy test at the animal rescue center to select our family dog."

puppy test by yes juanito yes September 26, 2014