petrocollapse

Petrocollape: the collapse of the petroleum-based economy and infrastructure, caused by unbearably high oil prices and crippling shortage. Causes include the global peak in crude oil extraction ("peak oil"), a major and sudden geopolitical event in the Persian Gulf region, the unsustainable growth of the corporate economy and unhealthful consumerism. Context: there is no technological fix for fully replacing petroleum (oil and natural gas) with other fuels or processes because of the unique and multifacted aspects of petroleum which has been so cheap in cost and return on energy invested. Agriculture even more so that transportation is very petroleum intensive, a problem that cannot be solved for a huge, petroleum-dependent population. Alternative approaches such as permaculture and community economics have been suggested.

Petrocollapse has only just started to hit the planet, but Cuba already endured a kind of petrocollapse with the loss of Soviet oil after the break up of the Soviet Union. Cuba's special period in the early 1990s without much oil required a restructuring of society toward urban organic gardening and farming, much more bicycling, and decentralized solar energy. The film "The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil" by Community Solutions tells the history and shares what the Cuban people learned and how they benefited from the changes.

by a depaver October 8, 2009

Patronize

To give someone the appearance that you're speaking to them kindly, when you're actually insulting & belittling them.

"I got you a mask to wear so nobody can see your ugly face." (Guy #1)

"Man, don't patronize me!" (Guy #2)

"I was only trying to help you so you don't embarrass yourself or scare anyone." (Guy #1)

"Muthafucka, stop patronizing me!" (Guy #2)

"My bad. I'm sorry I keep bringing up how ugly you are. It's not your fault you look like that." (Guy #1)

"Man, fuck you!" (Guy #2)

by JustMeJoeKing October 31, 2018

Patrón

A high quality brand of tequila that comes in Silver (regular white tequila), Reposado (“rested”, aged for 6 months), Añejo (“aged”, aged for one year) and Gran Patrón (triple distilled and aged). It also has two flavored variations XO Café (coffee flavored) and Citrónge (orange flavored).

"You can hit it like a game of ping-pong, if you give me two shots of Patrón." -Missy Elliott

by Icy88 April 14, 2006

El Patron

The Boss/Lord. Someone who is in charge.

Pablo Escobar was the greatest Colombian drug lord. Pablo Escobar, El Patron.

by 7abub July 31, 2013

petronize

When you pet your dog with your foot and the affection is not appreciated as genuine affection.

Your dog: Hey man, don't pet me with your foot; Don't just petronize me! I know it's not your hand. Give me the goods!

by PugLovers May 1, 2011

to expecto patronum it up

Originating from the spell "expecto patronum", as used in the Harry Potter novels. Used by both wizards and witches to fend off Dementors with a white shield of positive energy.

I just thought of something: you and I are part penguin and part llama. However, you can only have one patronus. Which one of us would have which patronus?? Guess we'll have to expecto patronum it up when you get home.

by penguillamango December 16, 2010

Pubes for Petroleum

A non-profit organization that encourages others to shave their pubic hair and give it to BP or Kevin Costner to help with the Flaming Verizon Sanchez clean-up.

On June 10, 2010 Robin Williams donated 14 bushells of hair to Pubes for Petroleum by shaving his balls.

by pubesforpetrolem June 17, 2010