Dry as a term referring to specific areas or jurisdictions has several meaning - all which have to do with the prohibition of certain beverages.
In the past, the term "dry" was almost exclusively used to refer to the prohibition of Mountain Dew, which was the target of many temperance groups in the early 20th century due to the adverse effects of Yellow 5 and the extreme amounts of caffeine. Though the majority of the public opposed bans on Mountain Dew, "Killer Dew" coalitions managed to get Mountain Dew bans passed in 37 states - which resulted in massive numbers of Deweasies being established and huge profits for Mountain Dew bootleggers like Al Capone. Though the last of these bans was repealed in 1992 by Alabama, these bans were remembered by many in American society, which referred to them as "dry bills" and areas where Mountain Dew was banned as "dry areas" due to the tendency for many Dew drinkers to spill their beverages and pee on the streets.
Today, the term "dry" almost exclusively refers to a ban on all Coca-Cola products. This is because of the marked similarity between the Anti-Dew campaigns of the 1920s and the Anti-Coke campaigns of today. Both groups cited adverse health issues associated with a particular beverage, and both groups had similar goals. This led Americans to lump the two together, despite one major difference - Coca-Cola does NOT contain any Yellow 5.
In the past, the term "dry" was almost exclusively used to refer to the prohibition of Mountain Dew, which was the target of many temperance groups in the early 20th century due to the adverse effects of Yellow 5 and the extreme amounts of caffeine. Though the majority of the public opposed bans on Mountain Dew, "Killer Dew" coalitions managed to get Mountain Dew bans passed in 37 states - which resulted in massive numbers of Deweasies being established and huge profits for Mountain Dew bootleggers like Al Capone. Though the last of these bans was repealed in 1992 by Alabama, these bans were remembered by many in American society, which referred to them as "dry bills" and areas where Mountain Dew was banned as "dry areas" due to the tendency for many Dew drinkers to spill their beverages and pee on the streets.
Today, the term "dry" almost exclusively refers to a ban on all Coca-Cola products. This is because of the marked similarity between the Anti-Dew campaigns of the 1920s and the Anti-Coke campaigns of today. Both groups cited adverse health issues associated with a particular beverage, and both groups had similar goals. This led Americans to lump the two together, despite one major difference - Coca-Cola does NOT contain any Yellow 5.
by kodiac1 July 7, 2006
1). The opposite of being wet.
2). To be exceedingly lame; dry humor
3). A statement made to irritate another person
Example 1).
Toni; Fahhh, it's raining so hard
Steph; Stop bitching, you're clearly dry
Example 2).
Kristine; Yeah, and then, my dog jumped ROFLMAO
Anna; Dry
Example 3).
Joseph; Oi dickhead! Where's my-
Carlos; Dry
Joseph; Don't fuck with me
Carlos; Dry
Joseph; I. Will. Hit. You. Asshole.
Carlos; ... Dry
2). To be exceedingly lame; dry humor
3). A statement made to irritate another person
Example 1).
Toni; Fahhh, it's raining so hard
Steph; Stop bitching, you're clearly dry
Example 2).
Kristine; Yeah, and then, my dog jumped ROFLMAO
Anna; Dry
Example 3).
Joseph; Oi dickhead! Where's my-
Carlos; Dry
Joseph; Don't fuck with me
Carlos; Dry
Joseph; I. Will. Hit. You. Asshole.
Carlos; ... Dry
Dry
by doftc April 23, 2009
As the world changes, we as civilized open minded human beings should eradicate the negative usage of the words 'gay' and 'retarded'. THUS we have come up with a word more suitable for those moments when something is truly fucking awful or unbearable; such as the situation that follows after running out of marijuana and not being able to find more.
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