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In space, no one can hear you scream.

This factual statement is a metaphor, which implies being alone, in danger, and in a seemingly hopeless situation.

It originally entered pop culture as the tag line on the Movie Poster for James Cameron's Alien (1979).

This statement is an oversimplification of fact. The vacuum of outer space transmits sound poorly; however, to scream, you need air, and thus others on your spaceship would hear you scream were you able.

This expression emphasizes the terrifying truth that we are truly alone when travelling through outer space. No help is nearby. You and your crew have to be self-reliant.

For its time, Alien was exceptionally scary and realistic, thus the expression is burnt in the American psychic with a sizable connotation of fear, hence the words are memorable to this day.
"Whatever you do, don't get stranded in outer space. Remember, in space, no one can hear you scream."
by nerdchieftain January 15, 2010
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Bisma Scream

a high pitched squeal

mainly used when there is someone that one is attracted to nearby
“Omg there’s mobby!!”
Right then mate dinny pure Bisma Scream
by Sophisticated Vocabulary Thing November 1, 2018
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E-Scream

The act of writing an e-mail, IM or any form of online communication all in caps to express rage, frustration or bitterness.

Derived from the french word ``e-cris``

The e part meaning that`s electronic and the cris part that the sender is currently ``en crisse`` =P
Please press the caps lock key as I hate you e-screaming at me
by TBa03 January 6, 2007
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Spazz and Scream

Spazz and Scream= Emo music that cannot be played by anybody but an emo because all of the drugs make them spazz. Every instruments part in the songs are nothing but a random stream of notes, and the singer only screams into the mic and it sounds like a cat being raped by an elephant
The damn emo cut his wrists, spazzed on the guitar and screamed into the mic like a washed up, incoherent, drugged, female country singer. He was the ultimate Spazz and Scream player.
by TheDH January 31, 2009
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silent scream

noun.

The open-mouthed facial contraction of one being penetrated, most likely in the anus, caused by the pain of penetrating a tight orifice. Usually he/she will not emit sound though, as they are in too much pain.

Often used in a derogatory manner, as expressing a desire to inflict pain on another.
That bitch Kira is so annoying. I wanna fuck her in the ass just so she'll shut up. Give her the silent scream.
by Cap'n Stabbin November 22, 2006
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Pterodactyl Scream

The constant bitching of a female with a high voice.
Samantha: Take out the trash do the dishes and clean the counters.
Mike: Ok but you need to stop with the Pterodactyl Screams
by gizzmo0158 December 16, 2011
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Cookies 'N Scream

When ice cream is so good, it's like an orgasm in your mouth.
Guy #1: Hey bro, you want some of that cookies 'n scream?
Guy #2: Dude wtf is that?
Guy #1: It's some bomb ass ice cream.
by Eight Foot Phil December 7, 2009
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