A popular science fiction author. More specifically, the creator of the Dune series of books. Dune centers around the planet Arakis which is the only source of the Spice, the substance that keeps the Galactic Empire functioning.
Frank Herbert wrote the book Dune, widely considered one of the best works of science fiction ever created.
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Get the Frank Herbert mug.to quit, esp. from fear; to chicken out or back down as from intimidation;
scared or frightened to act; back down from a confrontational situation because you are too afraid to act.
scared or frightened to act; back down from a confrontational situation because you are too afraid to act.
After being challenged, he punked out.
You just got punked out! (=You walked away or retreated after being challenged, or verbally abused or disrespected.
You just got punked out! (=You walked away or retreated after being challenged, or verbally abused or disrespected.
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1. n. One who is intolerant of ideas that challenge political, social, or moral norms.
2. n. Someone who promotes a way of life that aggravates hippies.
2. n. Someone who promotes a way of life that aggravates hippies.
Fans of "Star Trek" may recall the episode in which Captain Kirk was called a 'Herbert' by the "Space Hippies", much to his chagrin. Most believe this episode marks the point at which the series Jumped the Shark.
Kirk: What does 'Herbert' mean?
Spock: It is, um, somewhat, uh, uncomplimentary, Captain. Herbert was a minor official...notorious for his rigid and limited...patterns of thought.
Kirk: Well, I shall try to be less rigid in my thinking.
Kirk: What does 'Herbert' mean?
Spock: It is, um, somewhat, uh, uncomplimentary, Captain. Herbert was a minor official...notorious for his rigid and limited...patterns of thought.
Kirk: Well, I shall try to be less rigid in my thinking.
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Get the Herbert mug.A male, working-class, youth generally associated with the punk/ska/oi music scene. Unlike punkers, rude boys and skins the herbert has a unkempt appearance and longer hair almost like a hippy.
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Get the Hepabet mug.Herbert Hoover Middle School is a place where dumb ass white kids try to be cool by doing drugs and throwing gang signs. Also a place where rich ass kids all so dumb shit and all the black people act white as fuck.
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