herding cats

The phrase herding cats comes from the common saying that something involving coordination of many different groups or people is as difficult as herding cats. One of the commonly encountered uses of the term in technical fields is the phrase "Managing programmers is like herding cats" or "Managing engineers is like herding cats". In education it would be "Managing students is like herding cats". In reality, it would be "Managing cats is like herding cats." It refers to the individualism common in the stereotypical examples of programmers and domesticated cats. A similar phrase, allegedly of Irish origins, is "Minding mice at a crossroads".

Me: Yo. I was having trouble.
You: So, managing cats was like herding cats?
Cats: Ya!

by catherdmaster January 3, 2009

Heroinsmith

The very first video game which teaches you how to shoot up with real needles. Heroinsmith is a lot like it's predecessor, Heroin Hero, but it uses real needles and real heroin instead of simulated heroin. Heroinsmith is usually played before playing Rocksmith to help you relax before playing.

I fucked up my Rocksmith career by playing too much Heroinsmith.

by TurkTurkleton January 7, 2012

digital heroin

Used to describe very addictive video games or chat rooms.

EverQuest is digital heroin - people have lost jobs and spouses over it.

by Kroth Tul'Ku July 25, 2006

heroin chic

the look that was popular in the 90s and is coming back now. being waif skinny, pale, tired and sickly looking, using cigarette smoke as perfume, lanky, and wearing clothes that hang off your emaciated body will give you the 'heroin chic' look. you are supposed to look like you have been up for the past week partying and you are worn out (but in a cool way). there was a lot of public outcry about this look saying it encouraged children to try drugs and saying drugs were cool.

when i stay up all night and come to school in the morning i look heroin chic.

by ~innocent~ February 8, 2008

Fart Herding

The act of using flatulence to direct a particular person or group to a certain location. Often used (with little success) in a bar environment by someone who just had a Mexican dinner.

Friend #1: "Where did Billy go, he keeps disappearing"
Friend #2: "Oh he's over there fart herding that group of brunettes so they some closer"

by Cornelius Van Nostrom November 24, 2010

louise herring

A Tulisa Contastavlos superfan who ranks Budgens and Costa amongst her favourite places in the world

Person 1: "Do you know where Louise Herring is?"
Person 2: "Yeah she's just in Budgens listening to Tulisa's new album"

by weezyh96 October 16, 2013

heroin chic

dark bags under the eyes, bed-head, oversized clothing, and dark sunglasses are some of the telltale signs that the subject may be 'heroin-chic'. Despite looking like a bit of a slob, these individuals give off an air of confidence and glamor, a certain haughtiness amidst their substance abusing, crucifix wearing, and generally unhealthy appearance.

Kate Moss and Johnny Depp are both heroin chic.

by dizzzzzzzzzz October 17, 2005