When a person, usually a basketball or soccer player, wears multiple nike socks over each other, creating a row of check marks below each other. The resulting image resembles a report card with multiple rows of check marks.
Yo, did you see that kid's feet?
Yeah, thats a classic example of report card feet. I wonder if his report card has as many checks as those socks.
Yeah, thats a classic example of report card feet. I wonder if his report card has as many checks as those socks.
by Pair of Pants December 23, 2010
Get the report card feet mug.A reference to poker's "Ace Card" which is "up someone's sleeve". The race card refers to having an unbeatable card in a card game, which, when played, must be either accepted or trumped by an entire hand of cards (see Rodney King).
The reality of the implementation of this term is that a lot of people misuse it in order to gain an advantage that they would not otherwise have. It plays into the idea that there actually are races, and that our differences matter more than our similarities. There is a valid use for this, but it is far overused and this overuse does not actually promote equality, it destroys it. The term "race card" implies that the entire issue is a game of one-upsmanship and that it's just a matter of who gains the upperhand.
The "race card" is in play any time someone uses the issue of race to benefit their position or defend their actions, and is used in such a way to construe that someone is being racist.
The reality of the implementation of this term is that a lot of people misuse it in order to gain an advantage that they would not otherwise have. It plays into the idea that there actually are races, and that our differences matter more than our similarities. There is a valid use for this, but it is far overused and this overuse does not actually promote equality, it destroys it. The term "race card" implies that the entire issue is a game of one-upsmanship and that it's just a matter of who gains the upperhand.
The "race card" is in play any time someone uses the issue of race to benefit their position or defend their actions, and is used in such a way to construe that someone is being racist.
Misused by people of color: Juan's got one cracker of a boss, and is getting sick of the boss's crap. Juan's going to go in and demand a raise or quit. But Juan needs the job, so he's going to play the race card to squeeze the raise out of the boss, because Juan knows that they are a certified equal opportunity employer and the boss needs to keep his quota up.
Appropriate use by people of color: Suriah is being accused of stealing her employee keycard from work and is being terminated wrongfully because of it. However, she knows that lots of people who have accidentally taken these keys home, and being that the company is run by rich white people who probably don't really have a clue that they're being racist, and so she's going to take them to court and play the race card.
Inappropriate use by white people: Jim is just sure that his employee, Marcus, is stealing from him. However, Jim is worried that Marcus will play the race card if confronted, and so Jim is going to place hidden cameras in order to see if his suspicions are true... despite the ACLU's warning that it's an invasion of privacy.
Appropriate use by white people: George is prison inmate and believes that the other prisoners are going to give him a hard time (see rape) because he's a white guy that they're placing in a section filled with black racists (see Black Panthers). George is going to play the race card in order to get out of the situation and be placed in a section with other white people.
Final note: the application of humor to this topic is not in any way intended to diminish the serious nature of it. However, the truth of the matter is that far too many people play the race card who don't have to, and this weakens how effective it is in the long run. Keeping a sense of humor about things will help people to realize that we're all in the same boat, and genetics prove us to be human.
Appropriate use by people of color: Suriah is being accused of stealing her employee keycard from work and is being terminated wrongfully because of it. However, she knows that lots of people who have accidentally taken these keys home, and being that the company is run by rich white people who probably don't really have a clue that they're being racist, and so she's going to take them to court and play the race card.
Inappropriate use by white people: Jim is just sure that his employee, Marcus, is stealing from him. However, Jim is worried that Marcus will play the race card if confronted, and so Jim is going to place hidden cameras in order to see if his suspicions are true... despite the ACLU's warning that it's an invasion of privacy.
Appropriate use by white people: George is prison inmate and believes that the other prisoners are going to give him a hard time (see rape) because he's a white guy that they're placing in a section filled with black racists (see Black Panthers). George is going to play the race card in order to get out of the situation and be placed in a section with other white people.
Final note: the application of humor to this topic is not in any way intended to diminish the serious nature of it. However, the truth of the matter is that far too many people play the race card who don't have to, and this weakens how effective it is in the long run. Keeping a sense of humor about things will help people to realize that we're all in the same boat, and genetics prove us to be human.
by Ray Jenson April 25, 2006
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by igotthat July 1, 2005
Get the V card mug.Similar to The Hitler Card, The God card is when one evokes the name of God or some other religious deity into a debate. Usually their logic is that their opponent's position goes against the word of God and often times they include religious scripture. This is Usually done as alast ditch effort by someone who does not have anything even remotely resembling rational reasons for their position and feels the need to appeal to their opponents religious beliefs or blind faith to steer the argument into their religon.
by dennisisevil June 29, 2006
Get the The God Card mug.Method of social control. The governemtn creates a database of all your biometric information, and denies you access to essential services if you cannot present it on demand.
You'll have to pay for it, and if you lose it, you'll be fined.
You'll have to pay for it, and if you lose it, you'll be fined.
You: I've been in a car accident, I've lost a lot blood, please help me!
Them: Where's your ID card son?
You: It was burned in the crash, like half my body.
Them: Fuck you mate, welcome to 21st Britain.
Them: Where's your ID card son?
You: It was burned in the crash, like half my body.
Them: Fuck you mate, welcome to 21st Britain.
by George 0rwell June 9, 2005
Get the ID Card mug.The state of an adult possessing many thousands of once valuable, now worthless baseball cards. The burden carrier is cursed with holding a sliver of false hope that the cards will one day become worth something. So, the burden carrier must keep them in "mint" condition(not in the attic or basement where space is abundant) No, the burden-afflicted takes-up large amounts of climate-controlled prime closet space with this mass of what amounts to thousands of glossy toilet paper squares. The burden also weighs heavy in domestic squabbles. If your wife asks you why those cards are taking-up half of the closet, you can say nothing. There is no defense. They are the quivalent of a Precious Moments Burden for women.
"I really would like to buy that new coat. But if I do, I will have to get rid of my vacuum cleaner to make space in the closet" "Such is life with the baseball card burden"
by Ace Binkley July 16, 2008
Get the Baseball card Burden mug.A rich person who thinks he or she is a hippie. A phony. They have hippie tendencies but always include modifications to ensure comfort and please their rich tastes. For instance, a Gold Card Hippie will only go to a Grateful Dead show if there is assigned seating and they have the most expensive seats and wear nicely pressed tie dyed shirts (which they only break out once a year) and try to dress like they don’t care with clothing from the most expensive designers. They generally can be seen at coffee houses drinking seven dollar coffee while surfing their incredibly expensive lap tops. They can also be seen at Whole Foods rudely blocking the food bar spending tremendous amounts of money on salads.
I went camping with Chad last weekend, that Gold Card Hippie brought an air mattress, his Wall Street Journal and a generator to power an air conditioner for the tent. I was so sickened by him, I gave him an Alabama Alarm Clock.
by Big Fizz March 31, 2010
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