stand on business

To take care of your business/obligations. To be about your grind.

Rent was due and my son was hungry so I had no choice but to Stand on Business

by Sterlsam02 December 2, 2021

Standard Creepiness Rule

(Also known as the "Rule of 7")

The Standard Creepiness Rule is an equation that determines the youngest possible age of a potential date that is deemed to be socially acceptable and not creepy. It was mentioned in comic 314 of the web-comic XKCD. According to XKCD, the rule is as follows:

"Your age" (in years)÷2+7=Minimum socially acceptable age of your date

Be sure to follow PEMDAS.

Also remember that the rule is not set in stone and that it is superseded by legal restrictions and the presence of a consensual agreement.

Brad: "Hey, do you think it would be O.k. for me to go out with Rachel?"

Ryan: "Well you're 32 and she's 24, and since 32 divided by 2 plus 7 is 23, the Standard Creepiness Rule says you can date her."

Brad: "Ha-ha! I just have to remember that even though it's called a 'rule' its more like a 'guideline'."

by languagefan July 9, 2011

burning down the banana stand

To destroy something valuable or that has value out of spite. From the amazing TV show Arrested Develpment.

George Michael was thinking about burning down the banana stand because he had been embezzling bananas. His dad went to stop him, but then agreed they should burn it down to spite their grandfather.
Later they found out there was $250,000 in its walls.

by z21 January 8, 2011

Rhode Island Clam Stand

The precarious act of performing cunnilingus whilst adopting the handstand position. Believed to have been invented in the Greater Providence area some time in early 2000's by an individual known only as 'Little Danny'.

Never do the Rhode Island Clam Stand.

by UranicPizza751 July 7, 2014

Stand Alone Complex

A phenomenon when a collection of similar, but unrelated, behavior by unconnected individuals creates a seemingly concerted effort.

The internet group 'Anonymous' is considered by some to be a Stand ALone COmplex

by Jacob Archer June 9, 2009

double standard

Mathematically speaking, the obnoxious idea that it's OK for 56 to insult 82, but it's NOT OK for 82 to insult 56. Of course, 56 and 82 can be replaced with many different races, religions, etc.

#1:
A man sleeps with numerous women: Considered OK
A women sleeps with many men: Considered NOT OK

#2:
A woman physically hurts a man because she feels abused: ACCEPTED
A man physically hurts a woman because he feels abused: NOT ACCEPTED

#3:
A white person is successful: Assumed to be because of HARD WORK
A black person is successful: Assumed to be because of AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

#4:
A black person does poorly on a standardized test: Assumed to be because of BIAS in the test
A white person does poorly on a standardized test: Assumed to be because of LAZINESS, LACK OF EFFORT, etc.

#5:
A Christian is a very strong believer and mentions his love of God: Viewed as HEALTHY and PASSIONATE

An Atheist is very strong in his belief of no God: Viewed as CRAZY, CONFUSED, MISLEAD, etc.

#6
An Atheist views Christians as unaccepting as a group: Viewed as NORMAL and is ACCEPTED

A Christian views Atheists as unaccepting as a group: Viewed as being UNFAIR and DOGMATIC

...I could go on forever. Point is: DOWN WITH DOUBLE STANDARDS! People aren't that different, and double standards only enforce all kinds of discrimination! GRRRR...

by MrCuddles November 10, 2006

rust standard

A standard of low or suspect quality; the opposite to the gold standard.

When it comes to objectivity and fairness in news coverage, CNN sets the rust standard.

by eViL pOp TaRt November 20, 2005