The love that dare not speak its name

"The Love that dare not speak its name" in this century is such a great affection of an elder for a younger man as there was between David and Jonathan, such as Plato made the very basis of his philosophy, and such as you find in the sonnets of Michelangelo and Shakespeare. It is that deep, spiritual affection that is as pure as it is perfect. It dictates and pervades great works of art like those of Shakespeare and Michelangelo, and those two letters of mine, such as they are. It is in this century misunderstood, so much misunderstood that it may be described as the "Love that dare not speak its name," and on account of it I am placed where I am now. It is beautiful, it is fine, it is the noblest form of affection. There is nothing unnatural about it. It is intellectual, and it repeatedly exists between an elder and a younger man, when the elder man has intellect, and the younger man has all the joy, hope and glamour of life before him. That it should be so, the world does not understand. The world mocks at it and sometimes puts one in the pillory for it." = Oscar Wilde 1845-1900

Oscar Wilde is a really hoopy frood who didn't deserve to be put in jail.
''The love that dare not speak its name'' came from a poem by Lord Alfred Douglas (Oscar's boyfriend)

by A Broken Student September 26, 2010

Name

A curse given to you by your parents. Often has nothing to do with your personality. Like there may be a girl named Sunny who always dresses in black, listens to Gothic music and lights candles for a source of light.

When I grow, i'm changing my name to something cool like...Midian!

Yeah...midian.

by .Midian. March 30, 2011

name

a word by which other people call you to identify who you are.

Her NAME is Samantha.

by pearsandgrapes October 6, 2012

write my name on your thigh

Something 11 year old boys say on wizz, yolo, and other dating apps to try and look cool. (unsuccessfully) They think by doing it, they think they become dominant of the woman (?)

"Write my name on your thigh"
"No ur twelve go play fortnite or something"

by bro you suck weewee June 17, 2021

name dropping

mentioning someone (usually 'famous') in a conversation to imply that you are best friends with said person in lame hope of appearing cool by association

Cubix the cunt: I couldn't possibly answer that, i would get a grilling from Ronnie or Arthur (as he browses these forums) or a Avi, ha ha. I lie i love to bum lee blackwell on weekends.

by bernard September 7, 2004

Name 5 Cereals

A funny game only played between friends. Without warining you grab your friend'nipple and squeeze harder and harder untill they name 5 cereals. The results are always hilarious.

Man 1:(grabs Man 2's ) NAME 5 CEREALS!!!

Man 2: (wincing in pain) Um...FROSTED FLAKES....LUCKY CHARMS...DUR NESQUICK!!

by PalindromemordnilaP April 22, 2009

starbucks name

The name you give to the Starbucks worker because they never, ever get your name right. Instead of using your real name, use your Starbucks name.

Maryam: Alright, just a black coffee please.
Worker: Name?
Maryam: Mary
...............
Because people probably cant figure out Maryam, she used her Starbucks name, Mary, to make her life easier.

by Taylor the Absolute February 4, 2009