arrow in the knee

“I Took an Arrow in the Knee” is a memorable quote originating from the role-playing video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. An often repeated stock line throughout the game, it went on to inspire the snowclone “I used to X, then I took an arrow to the knee.”

Largely owing to the positive reception of Skyrim, “I Took An Arrow To The Knee” eventually became perceived as a hyper-saturated cliche, similar to “The Cake Is A Lie” from the puzzle action game Portal. In response to the indiscriminate usage of the phrase, some fans of the game began posting satirical animations and image macros criticizing its hackneyed nature.

It is also argued that Taking an arrow in the knee is a Nordic saying meaning "Getting married." Thus, "I used to be an adventurer like you...then I took an arrow in the knee," actually means that getting married ended his adventuring career.

I used to be an adventurer like you...then I took an arrow in the knee.

I used to be an adventurer like you...then I got married.

by Cespanar June 23, 2013

knee ride

practice begun presumably by lesbians. Told to me by one. A "knee ride" is using ones knee to place pressure on a woman's vaginal and clitoral area. By applying pressure and rubbing your knee against this area you can stimulate orgasm.

After my lesbian friend told me about knee rides I gave my girlfriend one. She couldn't believe that I give her an orgasm using just my knee.

by slipsheet February 4, 2005

I used to be an adventurer just like you, then I took an arrow to the knee

The most overly used phrase in gaming history. From the game Skyrim.

Guard: I used to be an adventurer just like you, then I took an arrow to the knee.

Player: LOL

by I'mAddictedToUrbanDictionary March 22, 2013

knee deep in pelican piss

When you are over worked or in deep trouble. It is a variation of "knee deep in shit" but adds the assumption that it takes longer to "get" knee deep is pelican piss then it takes to with shit, thus you have been over worked or in deep trouble for a longer period of time.

I am having a long day, I am knee deep in pelican piss over that late report!

by TJM3460 November 13, 2011

Indian Knee

The Indian Knee is an immensely power full knee right to the thigh, causing the victim intense pain

Al-Bishwari gave Collin the Indian knee, Collins was in agony.

by Bagadenio November 9, 2018

Kneecaps

The ultimate possession everyone has. I have them. You have them. We all have kneecaps

Ya kneecaps, hand em over

by Isawthelight June 13, 2018

Tiger Knee

A tiger knee is a move developed for the Street Fighter character Sagat, basically its a flying knee that Sagat throws as he shouts "Tiger Knee" while in motion.

I always defeat Mario with a Tiger Knee on Street Fighter he is not a good player.

by MECHANICALOUIS July 6, 2010