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Foley/Altstaetter Theorem

Everything is 50/50, either it happens or it doesn't.
According to the Foley/Altstaetter Theorem, I have a 50/50 chance of winning the lottery this week.
by Foley November 15, 2004
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DVD Alternate Ending

A phrase used when referring to a comment that may not be accurate.
Luis: The ride back from Wendy's was uneventful. In fact, we got back early.
Bobby Evans: Whoa, that must have been in the DVD Alternate Ending - Remember the Border Police?
by HugeBreasticle May 8, 2005
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Alternick

A term that means having 2 or more names at the same time in an online forum or message boards.
Matthew: Do you know that Orlando Bloom is a member of Idolonfox.com?

Gerald: Yes.

Matthew: But do you know his secret? He has alternicks for him to flamebait or bash American Idol contestants.
by Hyckou November 20, 2009
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altmodisch

A term used to describe something that is out of style or obsolete.

The term derives from the German word of the same name. "Alt" means "old" and "modisch" means "style." Therefore, altmodisch means "old style, or old fashioned in the German language.

In English, however, the translation means "obsolete" and is usually a derogatory term.
"Hey there goes Becky...why is she wearing a pink MC Hammer shirt and gigantic hoop earrings from the late 80s?"

"Those clothes are so altmodisch."
by themanwiththeplanforthislandHA November 26, 2009
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Alternative Acquisition

Employing non-traditional means of possession. Including but not limited to, theft, extortion and ground scores.
"Honey I think our son is involved in a stereo-theft ring"

"Nonsense dear, Billy explained that he got all this fancy stuff through Alternative Acquisition."
by Mike A.N January 15, 2010
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Altbier

Also known as "Alt". German beer from the Duesseldorf (West Germany) area. It's dark, intense and delicious. Some say, it's the best beer ever made.
A: That was exhausting.
B: Yeah, let's have a beer! Ever heard of Alt?
A: Is Altbier that this awesome, tasty, dark stuff from Germany? I love it.
by thommie. April 28, 2010
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Altruistic Comedy

When do something funny or leave something humorous where you are not present to witness the laughing of the audience.
Writing on a small piece of paper one of the following:

"Don't slouch"
"You've changed"
"Don't forget"

..and putting in a stranger's pocket when they are not looking.. they leave and you never see them find the note. This is Altruistic comedy... comedy for the benefit of others rather than the gratification of seeing the laughter.
by francoocnarf September 28, 2010
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