a college tradition dating to the 1840's on the campus of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. originally part of a "canon scrap" ritual in which freshmen were charged with firing the small canon and sophomores with foiling the effort, the canon has fallen into obscurity and legend within the last century.
the scrap exercise ended in 1916 for safety concerns, reemerged for one year in 1923 and appeared finished when the canon was filled with lead and mounted to a pedestal between South College and the campus chapel on College Row.
26 years later, though, on the night of march 12, 1957, students stole the canon from its pedestal and began the canon's long journey around the world. it was presented to the Soviet Union as a symbol of peace, to President Richard Nixon in DC as a protest to the Vietnam War and to the managing editor of Life Magazine in New York in 1967. all efforts were clandestine and unauthorized by the university, at least in word.
since, the canon has made a series of brief appearances on campus, usually related to presidential inaugurations or significant reunions. more often, however, it travels the world in the hands of a secret society (or, perhaps, several secret societies) which tell of the canon's adventures through cryptic letters, postcards and pictures.
the Douglas Canon's current whereabouts are unknown.
the scrap exercise ended in 1916 for safety concerns, reemerged for one year in 1923 and appeared finished when the canon was filled with lead and mounted to a pedestal between South College and the campus chapel on College Row.
26 years later, though, on the night of march 12, 1957, students stole the canon from its pedestal and began the canon's long journey around the world. it was presented to the Soviet Union as a symbol of peace, to President Richard Nixon in DC as a protest to the Vietnam War and to the managing editor of Life Magazine in New York in 1967. all efforts were clandestine and unauthorized by the university, at least in word.
since, the canon has made a series of brief appearances on campus, usually related to presidential inaugurations or significant reunions. more often, however, it travels the world in the hands of a secret society (or, perhaps, several secret societies) which tell of the canon's adventures through cryptic letters, postcards and pictures.
the Douglas Canon's current whereabouts are unknown.
yo, where's the douglas canon at?
i don't know, probably mounted on the taj mahal or sitting on its own private island. ask dougie b. or alan d.
i don't know, probably mounted on the taj mahal or sitting on its own private island. ask dougie b. or alan d.
by pmh November 10, 2005
David Douglas High School is the biggest and most awesome school in Oregon. It is in SE Portland. It's mascot is the Scots. Sometimes called "Dirty Douglas". It is basiclly raw in every sport, especially football. In fact, they are winning the 6A state championship in 08' and 09'.
by ddhsistheshiz January 09, 2008
someone always sneak dissing. no one really fucks with them because they always talking shit. usually works a 9-5 and dresses like a bum. hypocrite. awkward to hang around. a lame. Buster Douglas is similar to a Perkins.
rick - yo why terry always sneak dissing? homies told me he be talking shit.
juan - he still trippin over old news bruh. He a Buster Douglas.
juan - he still trippin over old news bruh. He a Buster Douglas.
by G6Saitin March 21, 2022
To be drunk. English in origin, referring to WW2 fighter pilot who lost both legs in a plane crash and was thus rendered 'legless'.
by Pastor Kidneys December 20, 2007
A "Buster Douglas" is a woman who lacks the pretty factor. They are not the most attractive nor are they desirable. It could also constitute a girl who others think are attractive, yet isnt to all.
Could also be shortened in the right context simply as a buster.
***Not to be confused by the boxer that was known as: James "Buster" Douglas.
Could also be shortened in the right context simply as a buster.
***Not to be confused by the boxer that was known as: James "Buster" Douglas.
"Man, that girl is a buster douglas."
"I dont know what you are thinking; she is a buster douglas."
"Woah ! Buster Douglas !"
"I dont know what you are thinking; she is a buster douglas."
"Woah ! Buster Douglas !"
by Michael Tagtren December 06, 2006
by 4 foods you must not eat November 27, 2016
When you tilt your head at a 45 degree angle, pucker your lips, squint your eyes, and look like a menacing joke at your victim.
Commonly used to size up an opponent before a beat down. It often results in the one doing the Douglas Face doing nothing.
Commonly used to size up an opponent before a beat down. It often results in the one doing the Douglas Face doing nothing.
by ChlamydiaSquared November 03, 2011