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Pulling An Alex

Pulling an Alex is a term used to refer to when someone references an obscure film or media to their friends that know nothing about it.
Alex: OMG IS THAT A BOOM STICK

Person: What?

Person: Ugh he's Pulling an Alex
by Weerabbitz May 13, 2023
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Pullin' a Powell

"Pullin' a Powell" is a slang term used to describe the act of twisting one's testicles, often resulting in testicular torsion, a medical emergency that occurs when a testicle rotates, twisting the spermatic cord that supplies blood to the scrotum.

Legend has it that the term originated from a guy named Powell, who apparently had the unfortunate luck of experiencing testicular torsion a whopping 144 times.

Now, we're not entirely sure if this story is true or just an urban legend, but one thing is for sure - the term "Pullin' a Powell" has caught on in certain circles. It's become a shorthand way to describe that excruciating moment when your testicles take a wrong turn and end up twisted like a pretzel.

Symptoms of testicular torsion usually develop suddenly and can include:

Severe pain in the scrotum
Swelling of the scrotum
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain
Testicle that is higher than usual or in an abnormal position
Pain in the lower abdomen or groin
Imagine you're playing a game of basketball with your friends. You go up for a layup, but as you come down, you accidentally land on your own foot and twist your ankle. You collapse to the ground in pain, clutching your foot.

Your friend comes over to check on you. "Dude, are you okay?" he asks.

You grimace and shake your head. "No man, I think I just sprained my ankle."

"Ouch, that sucks," your friend says sympathetically. "But at least you're not Pullin' a Powell."

You give him a confused look. "Pullin' a Powell? What's that?"

"Ha, you know, when you twist your balls. Like that guy Powell who supposedly did it 144 times."

You can't help but laugh, even though you're still in pain. "Oh man, I don't think I could handle that. I'll stick to sprained ankles, thanks."

Your friend chuckles. "Yeah, probably a good call. But seriously, you should ice that ankle and elevate it. And if it doesn't get better, go see a doctor."

You nod in agreement. "Thanks man, I appreciate it."

And with that, you limp off the court, grateful that you're not Pullin' a Powell.
by Roboscruffy May 15, 2023
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Pulling a 8Q96U2I37N3C73E19N

When you do something very silly and wacky in a very stupid way just like 8Q96U2I37N3C73E19N
Mark: Whoops i dropped my dads ashes!!!

Me: yup you really pulled a 8Q96U2I37N3C73E19N

this references something very stupid and wacky that happened thus i responded by saying they pulling a 8Q96U2I37N3C73E19N
by IREALLYHATEKYLESMOM May 20, 2023
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Pulling an Ashley

The act of responding to a text message in an untimely fashion, long after a socially acceptable window of time has passed since receipt.
Apologies for Pulling an Ashley, I just received your text message from last July that your house was on fire and you were in need of an extinguisher.
by KenFSU May 23, 2023
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Pulling a Grace

When you someone talks about a incredibly niche and somewhat unknown topic for a prolonged experience of time without thinking about it.
Man what are you talking about?

Sorry, I was pulling a Grace.
by snicko May 24, 2023
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Pullin’ a Wease

The act of turning down a promotion at work.
I like what I’m doing. Instead of moving up, I’m pullin’ a Wease.
by DirrtyJessy May 25, 2023
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Pulling a geo

pulling a geo is skipping a anime arc for no reason
alex: hey noah have you watched the one piece skypia arc.
noah: no i skipped that arc.
alex: come on man stop pulling a geo
by anitwt user May 26, 2023
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