chewing the scenery

In reference to actors (William Shatner comes immediately to mind) chewing the scenery means overacting or over-emoting.

His expression of being shocked by the murder was so great he was chewing the scenery.

by Urban Nate December 3, 2009

ambulatory scenery

An oblique reference to one or more attractive individuals. A socially acceptable way of publicly referring to hotties.

Around the office water cooler: "The ambulatory scenery at the club was amazing, last night."

by scotte61 December 20, 2007

chewing scenery

To overact, particularly in film and television.

William Shatner chews mad amounts of scenery as a part of his daily breakfast routine.

by Damn Hooligan September 18, 2003

chewing the scenery

To display excessive emotion or to act in an exaggerated manner while performing.

Actors like Johnny Depp, William Shatner, and Tim Curry are well know for chewing the scenery.

by 2tmfp9 July 10, 2011

chew the scenery

(of an actor) to deliver a bad or amateurish performance.

"in the final scene he was really chewing the scenery."

by Andrew Buntain May 13, 2003

chew the scenery

What people like Johnny Depp, Gary Oldman and William Shatner do for a living.

Lloyd: "Dude, did you see Gary Oldman in Dracula?"

Brett: "Yea, he didn't half chew the scenery. Almost as much as William Shatner in Star Trek."

Lloyd: "Or Johnny Depp in just about any of his films."

by Jilk O'Brie February 18, 2008

Sceney Sceneable

A character who parodies Kiki Kannibal, played by actress/stickam rival Stevie Ryan in a series of videos which star Adam Paranoia playing Hilton Suicide (parody of John Hock ), Chris Crocker playing Mama Kannibal, and of course, Stevie Ryan playing Sceney Sceneable. The videos can be seen on Stevie Ryan's youtube channel.

Sceney Sceneable: Guess what?

Friend: What?

Sceney Sceneable: I'm pregnant!

Friend: ...Get an abortion.

by baaramewe October 18, 2008