Detournement

A term coined by Guy Debord and the Situationist International (SI) movement of the 1960's, Detournement is usually translated into English as ‘diversion’ and was the method of artistic creation used by the situationists. It was, in effect, plagiarism where both the source and the meaning of the original work was subverted to create a new work. In the SI’s own words "there is no Situationist art, only Situationist uses of art." Detournement is distinct from ‘theft’ plagiarism, which only subverts the source of the material and post-modern ‘ironic quotation’ plagiarism which only subverts the meaning of the material, the source becoming the meaning. The SI used detournement in films, art, graphics for their journal and in posters that detourned comics during the events of the Paris uprising of May ’68. Many Situationist ideas became 'popularised' further through the British Punk Rock explosion of the 1970's. As a movement it cast a lengthy shadow over subsequent developments in music, inspiring furious unresolved debates among hapless commentators over it's real legacy.

Detournement can be witnessed first hand on fortnightly Saturdays at The Joint, West Street, Brighton, UK. 10pm-2am. Inept smart-arse DJs play any record alluding to a Punk Rock aesthetic or vague notions of 'Outsider' chic.

by Sonic October 29, 2003

Detroit Burrito

A shit taken in someone's car usually in an act of revenge or defiance. Often left as a message in a poorly parked car.

Terrell played lookout while Juan took a shit the size of an axe handle in the back seat of Benny's Cadillac. When Juan finished Terrell looked in and said, "Mutha fuck! That is one big ass Detroit Burrito!"
They laughed as they left and Juan turned back one last time and yelled, "Welcome to Dee-fuckin-troit, bitch!"

by theinstigator October 2, 2016

Detroit Rail Car

The act of using acetabular external fixation rods as handholds for better leverage during sexual intercourse.

That prostitute didn't want to get her ex-fix removed because she gets better tips when she utilizes the Detroit Rail Car.

by Wonga Wango July 5, 2022

dating detox

To abstain from dating of any shape form or fashion for a period of time. Usually, for a minimum of 30 days, but it is not uncommon for the time frame to vary from person to person. The ultimate goal is to detox oneself from dating in order to become more aware of self and self love overcoming the dependency and or need to constantly be in a relationship.

I'm getting really tired of the dating scene, dating doesn't seem to fulfill me anymore, I think I'll try this new "dating detox" challenge I've been hearing so much about lately

by Fire Chapo July 8, 2018

Detroit Dog

One of the many free-roaming, ownerless canines that inhabit the deserted streets of Detroit

John: (Comes home bruised and tattered)

Abby: "What happend to you?"

John: "A pack of detroit dogs chased me two blocks down Woodward after the Red Wings game!"

by Swarley Brown December 10, 2009

Detroit lean

Driving with one hand on the wheel while slouched over to the right.

He's got the Detroit lean goin' on in the Deuce and a Quarter.

by T Riggs January 26, 2006

Detroit diamonds

broken glass from an automobile on the ground; usually from a theft

I was walking down the street barefoot, and I cut myself on some Detroit diamonds.

by jamma whamma July 12, 2006