by E211 June 23, 2016
Get the wank pheasant mug.The theory that computer programmers obtain quasi-magical, superhuman coding ability when they have a blood alcohol concentration percentage between 0.129% and 0.138%. The discovery of this effect is attributed to Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft - who probably "discovered" it by simply monitoring his own perpetually inebriated nervous system, and deducing that programming ability "peaks" after a few drinks and then dips dramatically after full-blown drunkenness ensues.
If you can convince your boss that this is all based on legitimate science, and that the effect is real (i.e. your drunkeness = better code = more money for the company), then you will have achieved perfection in this world. There will be no reason to ever come back sober from lunch again.
Also known as "The Ballmer Curve" and "The Ballmer Effect" this state has been observed by people who play darts... and musicians. Although, to be fair, musicians only notice the effect briefly (and totally by accident) as they transition from complete sobriety to absolute drunkeness - without ever even trying to moderate their alcohol intake in order to stay at the peak.
If you can convince your boss that this is all based on legitimate science, and that the effect is real (i.e. your drunkeness = better code = more money for the company), then you will have achieved perfection in this world. There will be no reason to ever come back sober from lunch again.
Also known as "The Ballmer Curve" and "The Ballmer Effect" this state has been observed by people who play darts... and musicians. Although, to be fair, musicians only notice the effect briefly (and totally by accident) as they transition from complete sobriety to absolute drunkeness - without ever even trying to moderate their alcohol intake in order to stay at the peak.
I had three more Long Island Teas after I had already hit the Ballmer Peak, so now none of my fucking code will compile.
by cathodeRay February 4, 2008
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(n./adj.) This phrase can be used to describe people that routinely bring up high school when they are well into their 30's, because they haven't had a single exciting or interesting experience since their senior year, and as such their lives and themselves are said to have, "peaked in high school."
This term is often used when speaking disparagingly about an individual or group. This phrase can only be used appropriately after-the-fact (i.e. after individual/group leaves high school) to accurately gauge if (s)he qualifies for such status.
This term is often used when speaking disparagingly about an individual or group. This phrase can only be used appropriately after-the-fact (i.e. after individual/group leaves high school) to accurately gauge if (s)he qualifies for such status.
I have noticed a lot of athletes, clowns, and bullies peaked in high school, whereas geeks, nerds, and dweebs are often at the lowest risk of 'peaking', because their high school experience(s) leave them no where to go but up.
by Brigadumb August 1, 2007
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On this day you most devote your life and pray to Mr Peak all day no corners cut , Or there will be consequences.
On this day you most devote your life and pray to Mr Peak all day no corners cut , Or there will be consequences.
by SwirlingNewt July 16, 2023
Get the Mr Peak Day mug.A verb often reffering to an instance in time when a person, or persons completely drops their career at its height. This is thought of as a power move to solidify one’s impression in the minds of the latter, or to proclaim alpha status.
Person 1: Why did you stop making music when you finally hit the top 10?
Person 2: I quit at the peak, I am the alpha swine.
Person 2: I quit at the peak, I am the alpha swine.
by Rageinator October 26, 2019
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by Vader42 May 26, 2015
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1. Went to the closest college possible. Probably a D2 school with crappy athletics.
2. Their social media pictures are still of them playing high school sports.
3. They never leave the small town they went to high school in.
4. They never became anything more than the asshat they were in high school.
5. Probably won’t show up to your class reunion out of embarrassment.
6. 8/10 chance he was a fuckboy in high school.
1. Went to the closest college possible. Probably a D2 school with crappy athletics.
2. Their social media pictures are still of them playing high school sports.
3. They never leave the small town they went to high school in.
4. They never became anything more than the asshat they were in high school.
5. Probably won’t show up to your class reunion out of embarrassment.
6. 8/10 chance he was a fuckboy in high school.
by Roastmaster996 November 25, 2017
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