The Alabaster Parakeet

The insignia for the Order of the same name. The origin of the parakeet is one of the fundamental story in the shaping of the Order. The founder, R.M.M. Swigberry-Smythe II, is known to be descended from several families (the name Swigberry is an interesting story, but beyond the scope of this text). The most influential to the shaping of the Order is undoubtedly the Montagues, particularly Giambattista Montague. He was an eccentric Italian merchant/explorer in the 18th century who enjoyed collecting all manner of things from the countires he traveled to (his entire collection is thought to have been large enough to fill over half of the British Museum!) He also had several hundred acres of land, on which he kept all manner of animals, mostly birds. His favourite of all was a parakeet named Zipporah. Zipporah (or Old Zippy as he is known to Order members) was an extremly intelligent bird, who could perfrom all manner of tricks, even doing simple maths! When Zippy died age 68, Montague commissioned a statue of Zippy to be carved in alabaster as a centrepiece for his formal garden. Swigberry-Smythe was so moved my this story, he decided to create a group where eccentric upper-class like himself could meet and share interests, in memory of his ancestor and his beloved bird. And so, on September the 19th, 1915, he and 50 others from around the world met at his mansion in the first gathering of The Order of The Alabaster Parakeet. The rest, as they say, is history.

by Thelonius Egbert Quagmire September 19, 2003

never-ending shit parade

Never-ending shit parade; never-ending parade of shit. 1. A string of bad luck; 2. The ceaseless onslaught of other people's BS, thoughtlessly transferred to or otherwise imposed on you.
3. The merciless bombardment of unnecessary, trivial, and/or menial tasks, responsibilities or obligations- often in reference to one's work or financial encumbrances- which prevent one from ever acheiving success, progress or personal growth.

"I've been trying to get out of debt, but then I got laid off from work, my kid needed braces, the car broke down and now the bank wants to foreclose. Its like there's this never-ending shit parade preventing me from ever getting ahead!

by seventhson June 23, 2010

Paramedic

A paramedic is a medical profession that provides advanced levels of medical care in the pre-hospital setting usually in an emergency. This includes an initial assessment, diagnosis and a treatment plan to manage the patient's health crisis. This care can also be continued en-route to a hospital if more definitive care for the patient is required. In some cases the Paramedic may provide adequate treatment that may resolve the health crisis and may or may not refer the patient onto another health professional.

Most paramedics work in ambulances or medical helicopters however there are some who take up hospital based roles in emergency departments. In some countries paramedics can go onto becoming a form of extended care practitioner similar to a PA or CNP.

Paramedics responded when my father was experiencing a heart attack.

by paramagician October 26, 2012

paraless

the devolution of paramore after the farro bros left the band

person 1 :hey have you heard of paramore's new album
person 2 : you mean paraless?

by andiaziz December 4, 2012

straight pride parade

a parade filled with trump supporters and white supremacists and a male majority. there is absolutely no culture there and it only exists because of hatred for gay people. the people who attend legitimately think they are oppressed for being straight lmao.

oh look! it’s the dumbass straight pride parade!

by mcnuggetdestroyer September 2, 2019

FAG PARADE

The definition is that someone is so gay that they're more gay than just one person...they're as gay as a whole parde of gays.

Dude you are such a fag parade

by TONY ASMAR September 26, 2006

paraphrase

To lie make shit up to your advantage

I had to take my car home to paraphrase would be Dad kicked me out.

by Dadthedick September 24, 2017