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retonto

Worse than retarded. Retarded to the tenth power. retarded
"Mane, that nigga got 30 inch spinners on a Geo Metro. Mane, that nigga retonto."
by Cha-Chee Brazil December 16, 2006
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Recontextualization

transitive verb

1. A process that extracts text, signs or meaning from its original context (decontextualization) in order to introduce it into another context. Since the meaning of texts and signs depend on their context, recontextualization implies a change of meaning, and often of the communicative purpose too. Recontextualization at three different levels: 1) Intratextual 2) Intertextual 3) Interdiscursive.

2. The dynamic transfer-and-transformation of something from one discourse/text-in-context...to another.
“There is extreme power in the arrangement of images, and postmodern art uses recontextualization as a tool all the time to construct new meanings.”

“Found Magazine,” created by Davy Rothbart and Jason Bitner and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan and New York City, collects and catalogs found notes, photos, and other interesting items, publishing them in an irregularly-issued magazine, in books, and on its website. Their entire publication is based on the process of recontextualization.
by Jrskow July 16, 2011
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Remostatconverter

MOSTLY, a cog piece used to move the belt of an alien space craft. It Usually doesn't have a modest and defined shape, but is interesting none the less.
Alien stops into a mechanic's shop......

Alien: Hey, can i get anyone to change my remostatconverter?

Mechanic: Why, hell yes!!
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Wii Remote Strap

The only thing standing between me playing Mario Kart Wii and having the FBI bust down my door.
"I choose Waluigi!"

"Aw man, you always choose the good characters. Also, where's your Wii remote strap?"

"What Wii remo-"

"FBI OPEN UP!!!"
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Remote Fight

A wrestling match between a small group of men for a remote. Usually in the dark. Bruises and open wounds are not uncommon.
A. I want to watch that show.
B. That show sucks
C. Wanna remote fight for it?
A.B.C.-REMOTE FIGHT!
by Over Roger January 8, 2009
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remoted island

The way Cee-Lo Green talks about remote islands.
"Would a trip to a remoted island ease your mind?" - Cee-Lo Green (I Want You)
by Cornbread-n-Raised December 17, 2010
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remote

used to turn on or off your telivision, stereo, DVD player, etc...
by Alexius November 6, 2003
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