Initiatory Text Ratio

When a texter sends the first text, usually along the lines of "Hey what's up?? :)", this is known as the initiatory text. Through comparing the average number of initiatory texts sent by two participants to each other, an initiatory text ratio can be determined. The ITR is a clear indicator of who is the more interested of the two. If for every five initiatory texts you send, there is usually one in return, the ITR is 5:1 in the textee's favor, and you're just not in good shape. Ideally a 1:1 ratio is reached, but only in the most compatible of relationships. The ITR is on the same level of dependability as the theory of gravity itself.

"Dude, how are things going with Amanda???"

"Not good, the Initiatory Text Ratio is around 15:1, i might as well give up now,"

"I don't blame ya bro, the ITR never fails."

by matt160 January 28, 2009

initiative

Having the intelligence to act without the instruction of others.

Fuck it, I'm going. I'm taking initiative.

by Kryptia February 10, 2009

The Horizon Initiative

The Horizon Initiative is an organization created in the late 1960s by various influential sects in the main three Abrahamic religions as a response to the growing number of anomalous activities and groups which they perceived as threats. Though the full extent of their goals is uncertain, the Horizon Initiative is known to target SCP objects, either with the intention of retrieving or destroying them, depending on each item's perceived place in their dogma.

The Initiative is led by a tribunal composed of leaders from the three largest sects involved in its creation, though a large amount of internal strife often leaves the official leadership in less than full control of the organization. The HI's main combat force, Project Malleus, is generally deployed in anti-cult operations and in SCP retrieval operations.

The Initiative's relations with most other Groups of Interest and the Foundation seems to be in a state of constant flux; while all parts of the HI perceive the Church of the Broken God and Fifth Church with a great degree of hostility (and at times engaging them in armed conflict), sentiments toward the Foundation and the GOC vary greatly, from open hostility to a limited willingness to cooperate, depending on the internal affiliation of individual members.

The Horizon Initiative is a new Group of Interest, and by God, I hate them already

by Mad Dummy April 9, 2019

Norquay initiative

The power or ability to begin or to follow through energetically with a plan or task as pertaining to the Norquay program, John Island Camp or anything/persons affiliated with the YMCA John Island Camp

I didnt think I could finish the portage but then i took some Norquay initiative and got it done

by Norquay Tripper May 3, 2006

Gay Initiation

It's when someone gives another person the ultimate gay shit test. It's to see if the person claiming to be gay, is in fact a true gay, or just pretending to be gay because he wants to fit in with the popular crowd. The one claiming to be gay lies down on his back on the floor, & the other person of any gender or sexual preference pulls down their pants & squats down over the gay-claiming guy's face, & takes a massive scat right on his face. You know he passed the gay initiation when you see him embrace your shit with complete acceptance & joy. Gays are so use to touching other guys shit when wiping it off of their penis after they penetrated the guys anus. A fake gay will either cry, or beg you to stop.

Guy 1: "Hey Joe, who's that new guy showing up in our bath house? Do you think he's one of us, or just a poser?"
Guy 2: "Not sure. Let's give him the gay initiation to be sure."

by blasphemyislove July 12, 2020

zombie defense initiative (ZDI)

Just what is the ZDI? We're a group of like minded individuals who realise the dangers presented by reanimated corpses. We enjoy classic and modern zombie movies and literature, and we have lengthly conversations that start with two questions: What if, and What Would I do?

Fact: 99.9997% of all college students are unprepared for a large scale zombie disaster
Fact: No federal funding is allocated towards a specialized zombie defense program
Fact: Preparation is the only provenly effective weapon against the undead

Can you honestly say you're ready for a zombie attack?

Learn the truth about decapitation, the effectiveness of fire, and the importance of a well thought out plan.

Join up with ZDI and form a local chapter. Figure out defense plans and evacuation routes from your dormitory. Assemble a crack team and start training. Study the ways of Bruce Campbell. Its not a question of if they'll rise. Its a question of when.

The Zombie Defense Initiative now has chapters at the following insitutions of higher learning:
ZDI-Boston University
ZDI-University Wisconsin-Madison
ZDI-Colby
ZDI-Fairfield University
ZDI-Central Connecticut State University
ZDI-State University of New York Potsdam
ZDI-State University of New York Binghamton
ZDI-Johns Hopkins University
ZDI-University of Pittsburgh
ZDI-Northeastern University
ZDI-Albion
ZDI-Wagner
ZDI-Michigan State
ZDI-SUNY Albany
ZDI-Temple
ZDI-Hobart & William Smith
ZDI-UMaine (Farmington)
ZDI-UWisconsin (Eau Claire)
ZDI-Acadia

yo that dude got cut cause he ain't part of the Zombie Defense Initiative (ZDI).

by Smittzmcgee December 14, 2008

initiative

(n) Responding to peer pressure before your peers are there to pressure you.

The chalupa had been in the fridge for several days; Mike took initiative and ate it for lunch.

by jim bob rad September 3, 2009