A seemingly trivial indicator that more potentially serious problems exist in a given situation. Synonymous with "canary in a coal mine"
Originated by the rock group Van Halen in the early 1980's. At the time, Van Halen had an elaborate stage show designed by the band itself, requiring substantial technical expertise to set up. In order to determine if the promoter had actually read - and followed - the contract, a clause stating that a bowl of M&M candies must be provided, with the brown ones removed upon pain of forfeiture of the show at full price. At the time, it was thought that the band was being petty and demanding (a rumor that the band allowed to perpetuate), but the real reason was to set a quality control measure that, if present, would signify that the specifics of the contract weren't being followed, requiring a thorough, detailed inspection of the setup with cancellation (at full pay) soon following after discovery of unsafe conditions.
Originated by the rock group Van Halen in the early 1980's. At the time, Van Halen had an elaborate stage show designed by the band itself, requiring substantial technical expertise to set up. In order to determine if the promoter had actually read - and followed - the contract, a clause stating that a bowl of M&M candies must be provided, with the brown ones removed upon pain of forfeiture of the show at full price. At the time, it was thought that the band was being petty and demanding (a rumor that the band allowed to perpetuate), but the real reason was to set a quality control measure that, if present, would signify that the specifics of the contract weren't being followed, requiring a thorough, detailed inspection of the setup with cancellation (at full pay) soon following after discovery of unsafe conditions.
"Yeah, Diamond Dave threw a fit after he found a brown M&M in the bowl."
"I know, they had to replace the whole floor!"
"I know, they had to replace the whole floor!"
by emily the cat October 15, 2020
another peace sign that you make with your hand and 2 fingers..but this time you include your thumb. also created by Amin... and possibly again copied by all.
XxAyAnxX: hey man gotta go
admdog573: cya
XxAyAnxX: peace out man m\/_
admdog573: you just love doing that dont you?
admdog573: cya
XxAyAnxX: peace out man m\/_
admdog573: you just love doing that dont you?
by AssAssAssin March 25, 2005
by I like boobs April 19, 2021
The fist, given when something you feel rocks bigtime or you gonna make something happen.
PS - Usually denoted for the Devil's Horns, but looks more like The Fist
PS - Usually denoted for the Devil's Horns, but looks more like The Fist
Ex 1
A: Shall we hit the stage?
B: Why not?
A & B: *Hit \m/ fists*
Ex 2
Mikael: I got the Corpse album
Oliver: Yeah... way to go brother \m/
A: Shall we hit the stage?
B: Why not?
A & B: *Hit \m/ fists*
Ex 2
Mikael: I got the Corpse album
Oliver: Yeah... way to go brother \m/
by Ghat July 11, 2006
by Kellerloveskasey August 17, 2010
by Non-pink m&m June 16, 2009
by Dirty M&M May 07, 2020