The "Squirrel" is where you swing your junk forward, and then catching it between your legs on the backswing. thus giving the effect of a squirrel from behind
by rimmy87 October 17, 2007
Get the the squirrel mug.For all practical purposes, there is no such thing as a "Purple Squirrel"; not in nature and not in the job market. It is a metaphor used by recruiters to identify the unrealistic expectations of a client company.
The happy exception is when a perfect candidate, with exactly the right qualifications and experience, is actually found for a job opening. That person would then be referred to as a "Purple Squirrel".
But every human being is flawed, and even if the candidate has all the requirements, i.e. IS a Purple Squirrel, they might not even get a phone screening.
Thus, even one recruiter's Purple Squirrel can be "just another disqualified candidate" to the client company.
In particular, recruiters or HR people use the term when they are talking to other recruiters or someone familiar with the recruiting industry.
The term has been in use for at least 10 years (there once was a magazine called "Purple Squirrel"). The term is in common, but not widespread use by recruiters as of 2009.
Such are the realities of the early twenty-first century job market. As more workers become unemployed, companies become more selective, and finding work becomes more difficult to the point where recruiters are expected to find "Purple Squirrels" for job openings, and companies move ever more slowly to fill positions.
The happy exception is when a perfect candidate, with exactly the right qualifications and experience, is actually found for a job opening. That person would then be referred to as a "Purple Squirrel".
But every human being is flawed, and even if the candidate has all the requirements, i.e. IS a Purple Squirrel, they might not even get a phone screening.
Thus, even one recruiter's Purple Squirrel can be "just another disqualified candidate" to the client company.
In particular, recruiters or HR people use the term when they are talking to other recruiters or someone familiar with the recruiting industry.
The term has been in use for at least 10 years (there once was a magazine called "Purple Squirrel"). The term is in common, but not widespread use by recruiters as of 2009.
Such are the realities of the early twenty-first century job market. As more workers become unemployed, companies become more selective, and finding work becomes more difficult to the point where recruiters are expected to find "Purple Squirrels" for job openings, and companies move ever more slowly to fill positions.
Oy, I am so tired of dealing with that company. I've found Purple Squirrels for them twice and they still haven't filled the job.
by Onerous Ethic May 4, 2010
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Squirrel Master: " I heard you're gonna be raped by nasty nate?
guy: "Yeah, can you save me? And if so what do I have to give you?"
Squirrel Master: "Nah man, I got your back. Just watch out in the shower"
guy: "Yeah, can you save me? And if so what do I have to give you?"
Squirrel Master: "Nah man, I got your back. Just watch out in the shower"
by lalahsghost February 19, 2004
Get the squirrel master mug.A heroin users bowel movement is often called a "purple squirrel". After the intravenous injection of heroin, your poops are long, fluffy and yes, a purple bluish color.
Rod, are you using that shit again? You just left another purple squirrel in the toilet without flushing! Rod.. um Rod?
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Get the purple squirrel mug.Skateboard enthusiasts that often skate around parking lots and sidewalks. Called ‘squirrels’ because of their habits of running out in front of cars, much like their rodent counterparts do.
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Get the squirrel bait mug.A fuzzy squirrel is when a female who has an extremely hairy pussy has sex with a guy and pokes at the penis putting it in and out. The motion of this move is similar to that of a squirrel nibbling on nuts.
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