Refers to indie bands or artists that are only obscure in that they have no Top 40 plays or chart hits, but are otherwise at least moderately well-known among music fans. The name comes from the fact that these bands are among the first that people discover when they are getting into indie music, as they are just scratching the surface. Surface indie bands often penetrate the mainstream consciousness from time to time, usually by appearing on TV show or movie soundtracks, or by signing to a major label. Examples include Sufjan Stevens, Belle and Sebastian, and The Decemberists. Smug hipsters will often deride surface indie bands by saying the quality of the music suffers as a result of their increasing popularity (and are especially prone to claiming those bands have sold out), but this is just pointless douchebaggery.
Don't listen to that hipster douchebag who says it gets so much better than Of Montreal. If you enjoy surface indie, then listen to it.
by roundthewheel October 24, 2007
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State of being friends for only appearance and other social events i.e. Little 500 Weekend or Weekly lunches
Not to be confused with the antonym :Friends
Duties-
-No phone calls
-Only waving when necessary
-Sitting together ONLY when mutual friends are present
-Minimal text messaging
-Having alternate schedules
-Non-acknowledgment at social events, parties, movie nights, study groups, probates, malls, kiosk, etc.
-Always provide proof and reason for your "Surface-necessity Friendship"
State of being friends for only appearance and other social events i.e. Little 500 Weekend or Weekly lunches
Not to be confused with the antonym :Friends
Duties-
-No phone calls
-Only waving when necessary
-Sitting together ONLY when mutual friends are present
-Minimal text messaging
-Having alternate schedules
-Non-acknowledgment at social events, parties, movie nights, study groups, probates, malls, kiosk, etc.
-Always provide proof and reason for your "Surface-necessity Friendship"
Boy: We're just Surface Friends, but if you're not doing any thing wanna go to the doctor with me?
Girl: No thanks, because we're just "surface friends" and thats over stepping my SF responsibilities
Boy:Trust! you were the last person I asked
Girl: Of-course because we're just Surface Friends
Girl: No thanks, because we're just "surface friends" and thats over stepping my SF responsibilities
Boy:Trust! you were the last person I asked
Girl: Of-course because we're just Surface Friends
by The Orignal "Surface Friend" April 26, 2010
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Someone who only enjoys life if they are surfing, talking about surfing, or dreaming about surfing. Otherwise, they can be a bit bitchy and not respond to anything you say or do
Guy #1 "Hey dude let's go catch a movie."
Guy #2 "No dude let's go catch some waves."
Guy #1 "You're so surfcentered. Is that all you do?"
Guy #2 "No.... maybe.... fine yea that's all I do."
Guy #2 "No dude let's go catch some waves."
Guy #1 "You're so surfcentered. Is that all you do?"
Guy #2 "No.... maybe.... fine yea that's all I do."
by jusagenius August 12, 2009
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Guy Fieri and Rachael Ray appear to be fantastic chefs coming from a notable culinary school, but really they are just surface chefs.
by poserboarder January 5, 2011
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by john doe smith johnson chan March 19, 2009
Get the Surface Friend mug.Easily the largest community of officers in the United States Navy, SWOs drive ships, launch missiles, oversee safety procedures, control the public affairs outlook of ships, plan tactics, conduct safety inspections, make sure the engines are running smoothly, stand watches, maintain weapons caches, ensure smooth power flow, throw everyone around them under a bus so they can sleep and/or get promoted, cry nonstop, attempt to commit suicide but fail because they have absolutely no energy, and much more. Basically, they do everything on a ship with the notable exceptions of: sleep, have free time, and enjoy their life.
Despite the financial, educational, and prestige incentives, the Navy has an extremely difficult time retaining SWOs because their lives suck so badly. It's generally the last choice of designators, filled by people who either have to serve in the Navy because it paid for their college, or lunatics who volunteer to be a SWO and almost immediately regret their decision.
Despite the financial, educational, and prestige incentives, the Navy has an extremely difficult time retaining SWOs because their lives suck so badly. It's generally the last choice of designators, filled by people who either have to serve in the Navy because it paid for their college, or lunatics who volunteer to be a SWO and almost immediately regret their decision.
Navy Pilot: Hey guys, wanna go to a bar after work?
Intel Officer: Sure!
SEAL Officer: Sounds like a good idea.
Supply Officer: I'm in.
Public Affairs Officer: Definitely!
Surface Warfare Officer: After work? Work never stops...ever...(cries)
Intel Officer: Sure!
SEAL Officer: Sounds like a good idea.
Supply Officer: I'm in.
Public Affairs Officer: Definitely!
Surface Warfare Officer: After work? Work never stops...ever...(cries)
by iLikeSoup March 28, 2011
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Didjya see that magician levitating that car?
It was all just a cigarette & multiple highly-reflective glass or metal surfaces!
Didjya see that magician levitating that car?
It was all just a cigarette & multiple highly-reflective glass or metal surfaces!
by Telephony September 12, 2014
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