Nickname given to former clientele of a now-defunct bullshit jazz bar in Kitsilano famous for the aromas of stale urinal cakes and late-middle age desparation.
Rotards are recognized by their inablity to converse on subjects not related to themselves or to their now rat-infested opium den of a restaurant. They are also infamous for occupying other local watering holes and filling them with characters ranging from self-obsessed gambling addicts to sadistic ex-high school football coaches.
The only defence against Ro-tards is to form a defensive circle and stare unblinkingly at any program on the television above one's head.
Someone who goes on line too much (usually to play games and chat rather than to keep up with current events or educate themselves). They are so involved in their online activities that they lose track of daily reality.
Man, I've just been playing blackjack online 24-7! Haven't kept up with the news or anything. I dohn't know what's going on! I'm turning into a real e-tard.