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grab capitalism by the balls

N.B: this expression is supposed to be used mainly by WASPs when talking to other WASPs, but this is not mandatory; non-WASPs can, but again this is not mandatory, use other perfectly correct English translations of the same Latin phrase, such a 'grab life by the horns', among others.

(as a pun variation on the Ford F-150 commercial line' grab life by the horns'), this is one of the many possible English translations of the Latin phrase carpe diem.
as to who may have first used the expression grab capitalism by the balls to translate the Latin phrase carpe diem, IMHO as a history major, I would probably have to say it would have been the 'founders' of modern Western WASP capitalism, Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, but i doubt it they would have used the exact same words.
by Sexydimma June 12, 2013
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grab capitalism by the balls

(as a pun variation on the Ford F-150 commercial punch line 'grab life by the horns'), this is one of the many possible English translations of the Latin phrase carpe diem.
as to who may have first used the expression grab capitalism by the balls to translate the Latin phrase carpe diem, IMHO as a history major, I would probably have to say it would have been the 'founders' of modern Western WASP capitalism, people like Thomas Jefferson, John Locke and Thomas Hobbes.
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when you work nights, and the only way to get through is to imagine that sweet sweet paradise of home, AKA capital 10.
"Man, I can't wait to get my capital 10."

"Can't wait to hang 10 in the capital."
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Genuine relationships that can be leveraged for either personal or professional gains.
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If you use text in (CAPITAL TEXT) it is usually a text of (PASSION). Can I edit my post to show I am (Knowledgeable) or (Vulnerable) "But"! I actually want to create a connection with you but I am very (Stressed). (Hear Me) (Im Talking To You). There are many (reasons) to (((CAPITALIZE)))
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Them capital niggas dont play
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A person who capitalizes all the first letter to every word they like to do it in chats and and statuses. It's a habit that's easy to adopt.
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Why did you write your message like that you capitalizer?
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