beyond the pale

The phrase "beyond the pale" dates back to the 14th century, when the part of Ireland that was under English rule was delineated by a boundary made of such stakes or fences, and known as the English Pale. To travel outside of that boundary, beyond the pale, was to leave behind all the rules and institutions of English society, which the English modestly considered synonymous with civilization itself.

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His comment went beyond the pale of respect. It was vulgar.

by Jim McMahon October 29, 2003

Pale Ale

1. Beer with semen in it;

2. A great party gag;

3. Unique source of protein and carbohydrates;

ca. “American Pie” (1999)

“Hey Stifler, how’s the PALE ALE?”

by Shitbreak April 11, 2005

paleoadmin

An IT professional who has been running the same outdated systems for longer than you've been alive and who refuses to adopt more functional equipment and methods out of fear of having to do new things.
Typically prefers equipment & software with the maximum amount of overhead so he can always look busy.

"We'd like to go Active Directory, but the old paleoadmin insists that his NT domain is handling those chores just fine."

by blankoblanko March 19, 2009

pacle

The cool way to say 'place' on the intraweb thingy.

Jizzmopper: This time you've gone to far.
DarthDorkus: Then get the fuck outta this pacle bitch. Go home and cry to your mommy.
Jizzmopper: Fuck off. *logged off*

by Snaza June 21, 2009

Paleohippie

1. An aging hipster, or veteran of the Sixties countercultural movement reaching retirement age. 2. Rainbow Family elder.

"Polished and politically correct politicians who failed to capture enough votes in this week's election can look to San Miguel County for a lesson in how to be an off-brand 'paleohippie' and hold office." -Nancy Lofholm, Denver Post, Nov. 5, 2004

by Art Goodtimes January 29, 2005

beyond the pale

1. A pale is an old term for a fencepost or a fence, thus a barrier. Those within the barrier were civilized because it was usually a large building, castle, tract of land, or town. Those outside the barrier, or "beyond the pale", were uncivilized and not under control.

2. Outside the bounds of acceptable behavior.

"This scallywag's actions are beyond the pale."

by Quaght September 1, 2003

Blue Pale Idiot

Is an ANCIENT man who has been doing youtube for what it seems like, a million years. He dyed his hair blue once or twice, very pale and short. He has been part of most of our child hoods along with other Pale Idiots.

"I watched the Blue Pale Idiot ever since kindergarten!"

by NONONONONONONOyes November 30, 2021