failure to communicate

A failure to communicate occurs when the lines-of-communication are so broken down that you might as well be attempting to convey information not by means of the spoken word, but rather by some obscure and arcane non-verbal dialect comprised solely of farts and tap dancing.

'The story . . . was entitled "The Dancing Fool." Like so many Kilgore Trout stories, it was about a tragic failure to communicate.

'Here was the plot: A flying saucer creature named Zog arrived on Earth to explain how wars could be prevented and how cancer could be cured. He brought the information from Margo, a planet where the natives conversed by means of farts and tap dancing.

'Zog landed at night in Connecticut. He had no sooner touched down than he saw a house on fire. He rushed into the house, farting and tap dancing, warning the people about the terrible danger they were in. The head of the house brained Zog with a golfclub.'

-- From Kurt Vonnegut's 1973 novel "Breakfast of Champions" -- Chapter 5 (page 58).

by Dinkum September 2, 2013

lack of communication

When someone is really shitty at communicating with you.

I have decided to not pursue our collaboration due to a lack of communication on your end.

by MrDrake June 3, 2016

communication

Something upper management preaches about but refuses to use.

Employer: Frank, you seem to be lacking in communication with the other employees.
Employee: Um...my name is Norm... I will work on that.

by rvdumper July 25, 2012

nano communication

The use of nanomachines to secretly communicate among one another. In order to use this high-tech device, one must have pre-implanted nanomachines in their body. Nano-communication sends nerve impulses through your body until it reaches your brain, where you can hear the other person's voice. This technology was invented in 2027 AD, near the start of the third world war and was mainly used by spies investigating the development of Metal Gear Rex.

"Snake, switch over to nano communication. Someone may be listening in."

by darkinformer17 December 20, 2010

Communicatering

Unlike genuine communication, where an element of desire to transfer unbiased information or fact can fundamentally exist, communicatering refers exclusively to the subversive generation of biased information (catering, e.g. charming) with a strict intention to influence consumer, popular, institutional or individual opinion for the purpose of the beneficial gain to group or organization initiating such rhetoric. Communicatering, by virtue of its intention and the necessity of its intended efficacy, is almost always disguised as righteousness, prudence, wisdom, innocent concern, temperance, justice, or at worst, Science.

Politicians, bankers, the rich, even a simple blog like Brainbooger.com, they seldom utter a genuine or sincere word, instead they're communicatering, disguising a secret contempt that comes from an ultimate belief that all men are NOT created equal, and that a good line of bullshit is what’s needed to keep the animals off the dinner table.

by BrainBooger.com December 7, 2009

It's complicated

a couple that can't decide to be friends, friends with benefits, or to be in a full out relationship. Friends continue to ask each person what their situation is but no one can truly say in a relationship.

Robin and Lauren's relationship is complicated. If I had to put a title on it I would say,"It's complicated!" Come on guys, just be in a relationship all ready.

by Grenade's Beware February 22, 2011

Communications Major

1) The major of choice for 'people' such as sorostitutes. 2) A cruel, 4 year-long practical joke played by colleges on students. 3) A highly sought after major for competitive positions such as bus boy and Wendy's cashier.

BJs will get her further than that Communications Major will.

by Da Black Knight July 7, 2010