by Geekelement and Waveraider May 20, 2011
It's a phrase to highlight someone missing the point, purposefully or otherwise. It doesn't matter how good the play was, Mary Todd Lincoln watching her husband and then President of the United States Abraham Lincoln get shot in the head right beside her overshadows everything. It could have been the best acting ever but that's not what she was focusing on or what she'll remember.
In reference to the Aurora shootings
Person 1: "Oh my God, that's awful! Was the movie any good, at least?"
Person 2: "Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
In reference to a controversial person
Person 1: "Yeah, Mike's an alcoholic, a tax cheat, beats his kids, and is a pathological liar – but other than that, he's pretty cool."
Person 2: "Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
Person 1: "Oh my God, that's awful! Was the movie any good, at least?"
Person 2: "Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
In reference to a controversial person
Person 1: "Yeah, Mike's an alcoholic, a tax cheat, beats his kids, and is a pathological liar – but other than that, he's pretty cool."
Person 2: "Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
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by OblivionDice July 26, 2017
The phrase play in the hay is often used figuratively to describe carefree or playful behavior, similar to children playing in a pile of hay. It implies having fun or enjoying oneself without any specific purpose or responsibility.
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by BigDickPacker January 26, 2017
In the popular card game "Guillotine," playing naked (also known as playing/going nude) refers to a common house rule whereby the cards "Scarlet Pimpernel" and "Robespierre" are removed from the game. These two cards together are colloquially referred to as "The Skarlet Robes" and/or "The Pimp's Robes" (hence "playing naked" following their removal from play).
Because the specified action for both cards is to end the game prematurely, the overall intention of this house rule is to extend gameplay. While some players consider the inclusion of these cards one of the many strategic dynamics to consider, others can find the abrupt end to the action less enjoyable.
Because the specified action for both cards is to end the game prematurely, the overall intention of this house rule is to extend gameplay. While some players consider the inclusion of these cards one of the many strategic dynamics to consider, others can find the abrupt end to the action less enjoyable.
by Beezneezy November 26, 2021