yak shaving

Any seemingly pointless activity which is actually necessary to solve a problem which solves a problem which, several levels of recursion later, solves the real problem you're working on.

origin: MIT AI Lab, after 2000: orig. probably from a Ren & Stimpy episode.

by Brandon April 4, 2005

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saving a rough draft

When you are in the middle of urinating, and decide you might have to take a shit soon, so you don't flush the toilet right away. Saving a rough draft can be out of a sincere desire to conserve water, or just out of sheer laziness.

Dude, why didn't you flush?
Oh, sorry about that. I was saving a rough draft.

by this_is_not_the_target_market April 18, 2011

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Shaving Bareback

When you shave without 'protection' ie. you shave without shaving gel.

Shaving bareback is very dangerous as it may lead to bleeding, rashes and/or itching. Always use protection.

by alisjay January 27, 2013

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Saving Everest

A heartbreaking tale of a boy who attempts to kill himself.

From the outside Everest Finley had it all. Beautiful cheerleader girlfriend, rich family, star quarterback position, popularity, and good looks.

But that's from the outside, and everything isn't as it seems.

Everest Finley attempted to commit suicide, putting everyone into shock. The school's king quickly transforms into the schools new freak.

Beverly Davis is a loner. Invisible to everyone around her, she spends her days working and dealing with her irresponsible mom.

So what happens when the loner and the freak come together?

An unconventional love story.

-Saving Everest Summary

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by NekoWolfie July 24, 2017

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