In space, no one can hear you scream.

This factual statement is a metaphor, which implies being alone, in danger, and in a seemingly hopeless situation.

It originally entered pop culture as the tag line on the Movie Poster for James Cameron's Alien (1979).

This statement is an oversimplification of fact. The vacuum of outer space transmits sound poorly; however, to scream, you need air, and thus others on your spaceship would hear you scream were you able.

This expression emphasizes the terrifying truth that we are truly alone when travelling through outer space. No help is nearby. You and your crew have to be self-reliant.

For its time, Alien was exceptionally scary and realistic, thus the expression is burnt in the American psychic with a sizable connotation of fear, hence the words are memorable to this day.

"Whatever you do, don't get stranded in outer space. Remember, in space, no one can hear you scream."

by nerdchieftain January 15, 2010

Inhale Screaming

I style of "screaming" that involves sucking in air while putting pressure on your throat to make noise to sound like you're screaming. It is very rarely used by musicians because it will ruin your voice in a matter of months, and takes no talent whatsoever. It is basically fake screaming, and sounds horrible too.

Guy 1: Hey man, I learned how to screamo yesterday!

Guy 2: (In disbelief) Oh really? Let's hear it

(Guy 1 starts his inhale "screaming." Guy 2 commits suicide shortly afterward because inhale screaming takes no talent)

by Dantherocker1 April 4, 2011

Screaming Uranium

A misinformed unbelievable occurance or detail in a film that is so removed from fact that it literally shocks the viewer into suspended belief.

Taken from the film "Kiss Me Deadly" of the 1950's featuring a box of Uranium, that screamed. Showing that the populous of the time obviously had no grasp on this new amazing (and obviously harrowing) nuclear advancement.

-Bull****! How did Nicholas Cage just inject himself in the heart with something and live through the nerve agent?
-Screaming Uranium.
-Oh.

by Parakeet Joe January 29, 2006

scream time

The last moment you can walk in the door without your wife screaming at you.

It's already past scream time, so I'll stay for another beer.

by Dumbass Davey August 24, 2006

screamail

Descriptive noun for an email written all in capital letters (i.e., full-blown capslock) with optional poor grammar; may or may not actually be emotionally charged, but regardless one feels affronted when presented with such an email. A departing signature is also optional.

1. Did you see that screamail I got from my TA? I thought she was pissed off, but I guess she just doesn't know to turn off capslock.

e.g. HI U CAN JUS PUT THE DISADVANTAGES & ADVANTAGES NO NEED TO PUT ERROR FOR STANDARDS ONLY THE UNKNOWN. KTHXBYE.

by rikkuriffic January 29, 2009

screamin

When someone says something in a regular tone but says it in an agrissive.

Jalen- Dog mane if you got somethin say say it bro on some real.

Eric- What you sreaming bra i aint said notin mane.

Chad- man dont talk to my boy like dat son!

Eric- I now you aint screamin some mess dog.

by MC Cheesin September 30, 2009

Scream Job

The act of a girl/guy screaming while giving a blowjob. This can be due to the dislike of giving said blowjob, or for the erotic pleasure of the reciever.

My girl friend was having a bad day and gave me a scream job. We broke up the next day.

by JewJitsu123 February 22, 2010