Russell up a story

When a media company who employs purported investigative journalist who make up evidence or significantly financially support a person to provide evidence for a story to hopefully avoid a defamation case against them from being successful.

Etymology: Russell v Australian Broadcasting Corporation & Ors Federal Court of Australia

The Sydney Morning Herald decided to Russell up a story about The Pineapple Express

by DisgruntledVet October 31, 2023

Bark up a tree

It means talking incessantly and or to anyone and anything, e.g. girls/guysbwho don't reply, celebrities (via social media) who don't even know if your existence.
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"That guy never stops talking. He could bark up a tree."

Original coinage:

*replies to 5 story posts with paragraphs, receives only an emoji reaction*
"I could bark up a tree *country accent*"

by Prajna_Disciple May 5, 2024

pick up a cake

Attempting to make sexual advances advances towards another, often ones that are unwelcome, inappropriate, or predatory. Often done without the person's consent or against their will.

"Did you see that guy over by the swings? He was trying to pick up a cake sitting alone on the bench. She looked really uncomfortable, and he wouldn't take the hint to leave her alone."

by Purplax May 9, 2024

Pick up a song

When a musical artist releases a song but unreleases/takes it back.

Pick up a song: J. Cole dropped 7 Minute Drill, then picked it up 2 days later.

by HydroChicken June 30, 2024

Pick up a song

When a musical artist unreleases/takes back a song.

Pick up a song: J. Cole released 7 Minute Drill then picked it up 2 days later.

by HydroChicken June 30, 2024

pick up a cupcake

To make sexual advances towards a minor. The term was coined after YouTuber EDP445 was caught in a sting operation where he thought he's be meeting up with a 13-year-old girl, for sex

EDP: Well, I was actually coming out here to pick up a cupcake, and then go back home.

by Purplax November 22, 2024

pick up a cupcake

To make sexual advances towards a minor. The term was coined after YouTuber EDP445 was caught in a sting operation where he thought he would be meeting up with a 13-year-old girl for sex

EDP: Well, I was actually coming out here to pick up a cupcake, and then go back home.

by Purplax November 28, 2024