prematurely abandoning an established industry or practice, on the belief that something that is new or cutting-edge will be successful and profitable regardless of its quality or readiness.
Eponym referring to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, who spun off the DVDs-by-mail service that had defined his company's success, re-branded it poorly, and retained the Netflix name for online streaming in the belief that it alone was the future of the industry.
Eponym referring to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, who spun off the DVDs-by-mail service that had defined his company's success, re-branded it poorly, and retained the Netflix name for online streaming in the belief that it alone was the future of the industry.
It's important that we promote green energy, but we need to stop reed-hasting, or we'll just end up throwing more money at failing companies like Solyndra.
by ChunAsperEndao September 23, 2011
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"I needed a cigarette, but I could only get that guy's crusty hastings."
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"Hey man, can I get your crusty hastings?
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"Hey man, can I get your crusty hastings?
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The preparation of 420. Such as the loading of a bowl, rolling of a joint or blunt, or preparing whatever piece one may have. The process of preparing to get baked.
Steven: What are you doing right now?
Sarah: I am pre-heating in my car.
Steven: I'll meet you to get baked in a few.
Sarah: I am pre-heating in my car.
Steven: I'll meet you to get baked in a few.
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