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4th wall

The wall (in theatre) that is seperating the crowd and the actors. it is usally broken when the actors interact with the crowd.
Bob: what do you guys think?
Steve: Bob, quit breaking the 4th wall!
by Samsoy March 27, 2010
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Breaking the Fourth Wall

"The fourth wall" is an expression stemming from the world of theater. In most modern theater design, a room will consist of three physical walls, as well as a an imaginary fourth that serves to separate the world of the characters from that of the audience.

In fiction, "breaking the fourth wall" often means having a character become aware of their fictional nature. This can range from your character advising you to "Press X" in a tutorial all the way to Psycho Mantis reading your memory card and mentioning the other games you've been playing. However, the most direct violation of the fourth wall would be a character openly acknowledging they are in a video game or even directly speaking to you, the player, instead of to your character.
(Jak 3:)

Monk: This isn't a game!
-Jak and Daxter look toward the player with confused expressions-

(Dragon Age 2:)

Ghyslain (when a quest from him is available:) Does no one see this exclamation mark above my head?

(Other:)

Man: Have you ever wondered why everything we do is controlled by-

Dog: Stop! Breaking the fourth wall is a bad idea!
by Dante Hawke September 23, 2012
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darkies walloper supper

a scottish term for a chip shop delicacy called a "black pudding supper"
'can i have a portion of chips and a darkies walloper supper please
by big owenypony January 7, 2009
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Wallace presentation

A more elegant and dramatic version of giving "the bird" / middle finger. Possibly Scottish in origin. The wrist is cocked at a 90 degree angle, palm facing up, and the middle finger is raised straight in the air.
William showed those English bastards the Wallace Presentation at Stirling Bridge
by Shames October 29, 2015
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Wall Watching

(n) the practice of observing humans on the sidelines of a club, bar, or the like. One might participate in Wall Watching for:
a) educational reasons, b) a recreational activity, c) comedic relief, or d) by default, physical exhaustion.

see also, Wall Watch (v)
Bobby: Look at those moves! I wish I had my camera.
Tommy: Wow, I've never seen one of those before. I can't believe I'm witnessing such an amazing event.
Johnny: What are you guys doing by the wall?
Bobby + Tommy: Wall Watching.
by Stephanie Cooper September 15, 2009
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Crisis Wall Management

(noun) - Posting a message on facebook that initiates a wall war between two friends that do not know each other which compels the poster to delete posts, send instant messages and texts to quell the skirmish.
Larry: Wow! What's was up with your post last night? You certainly had Jody and Lisa catfighting on your wall.

Vince: Yeah, I had to partake in some serious crisis wall management.
by ITALUS September 10, 2011
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writings on the wall

When something becomes made clear, usually something bad. Signifys specifically figuring something out by reading between the lines of the situation. A realization that - once made - would be foolish to ignore.
After that last financial meeting I can twll that the writings on the wall that they were going bankrupt. So I chose to find a new job as soon as I could.
by AKJDT October 25, 2015
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