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bright flight

Bright flight is the sociologic and demographic term denoting a trend wherein everyone smart enough to realize there is nothing of value to be gained, economically or culturally, flees their community as the affluency of a geographic area decreases. Anyone able to contribute to advancing society will follow jobs and opportunities out of town, leaving a wasteland of mouth-breathers and neanderthals behind them.
Detroit fell to shit in the 70s due to White Flight, but the entire Detroit Metro Area was devastated beyond repair in the 00s due to Bright Flight.
by Coleman Young March 4, 2010
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Billy Brightside

"Did you see that kid at the party last week?"

"The one who was having way too much fun cleaning the bowl?"

"Yeah. No doubt he's a Billy Brightside."
by Barrel Rolls December 9, 2008
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not the brightest bulb on the porch

a nice way of refering to a person who is not smart or who does things that are ill-advised

See also: not the sharpest tool in the shed, a few bricks shy of a load, not playing with a full deck
Durwood: My uncle is not the brightest bulb on the porch.

Winthrop: Why do you say that?

Durwood: He saw a sign that said 'keep of the grass'... so flushed his stash o' hash down the drain.

Winthrop: Bloody 'ell!
by Hey-Johnny-Johnny June 11, 2006
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brightside

In a reference to the song "Mr. Brightside" by the Killers, a brightside is someone who is jealous of his/her ex's new beau.

"He takes off her dress now
Let me go
And I just can't look
It's killing me
And taking control"
"Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
I'm Mr. Brightside"
by Catmka March 7, 2005
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Brightness

The coolest button ever on the Apple Display. The brightness button can fix computer problems, cure cancer, and break ice. It is the only solution to every problem in the world.
**akward silence**
Person 1:BRIGHTNESS!!!!!
Person 2: AWWWW YEAH SON!!
by Fuhtuhwuh Productions April 3, 2009
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bright moment

n. something extremely pleasurable, resulting in elation and ecstacy
"Bright moments..... is like makin' love to a moonbeam." - Rahsaan Roland Kirk
"Bright moments to all."
by Shade of Blue September 28, 2004
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sarah brightman

The ex-wife of Andrew Lloyd-Webber and the original Christine from Phantom of the Opera.

Still a lovely lady, Sarah has carved quite a place for herself in pop, classical music, and crossover. Among her hits have been Con Te Partiro, with Andrea Bocelli, whose career soared because of her (Andrea had limited success with Con Te Partiro, and Sarah was enchanted when she heard him on the radio and she offered to record it with him as a duet, which they did.). Her Albums include Timeless/Time To Say Goodbye, Eden, and La Luna.

Truly an "Angel of Music", her multi-octave crystalline soprano graces her music and she often dances at her concerts, having taken dance/ballet for years. To top it off, she has lavish sets at her concerts. A true artist, she could teach Britney Spears a whole slew of things... if Britney were smart enough to learn.
"In the past, I always used to be looking for answers. Today, I know there are only questions. So I just live." -Sarah Brightman.
by Lorelili March 23, 2005
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