Based on the Kate Hudson movie Skeleton Key, in which an old
lady steals her youth, skeleton keying is when you and your friend are both deservedly hungover, and suddenly one friend begins to feel much
better, and the other friend much worse. The friend that is feeling
better is 'skeleton keying' the other, or stealing their essence.
Alex, a minute ago I was fine, now I can't get off of the
floor, and you're suggesting we walk to
McDonalds? How are you feeling
better, are you skeleton keying me?