A set rhetorical form of great antiquity in which the speaker or writer deplores the unusual and previously unheard-of deficiencies of the present young in morals, manners, taste, dress, intellectual achievement, awareness, energy, self-discipline, appearance, etc. etc. etc. Often applied ironically. Sometimes expanded to 'people these days'.
'I see where Will has another "kids these days" column out. He never seems to tire of telling us how we're going to the dogs.'
by anarcissie October 29, 2011
Get the kids these days mug.Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a video game that was released by the developer, Naughty Dog, on October 13th, 2009 in the U.S.
The game was met with wide critical appeal, earning 25 perfect game reviews. The game is played so that some chapters are flashbacks; for example, the first 14 chapters lead up to the beginning, which is also the first chapter (you will understand if you play the game).
The single-player version of the game follows heroes Nathan Drake, Chloe Frazier, Elena Fisher, and Victor Sullivan in their quest for the Chintomani Stone in Asia. The villain is war-criminal Zoran Lazarovic who commands an army of hired mercenaries who to try to take the phurba dagger, which unlocks the path to the stone, from the heroes.
The multiplayer is 3rd person and 5v5. There are numerous game modes: Deathmatch, Elimination, Plunder, Objectives, All Competitive Modes, Ranked, and Co-operative. The levels are 1 through 60, with various shields to indicate rank (51 through 60 are Roman Numerals). The game takes place in a variety of maps.
The teams are sorted into Heroes and Villains.
There are boosters to aid and assist in gameplay, once a player reaches level 51 up until 58 they can buy a negative booster called a Badge of Honor. These boosters make gamplay harder, but one is rewarded with more money for every 5 kills. There are two booster slots.
The game was met with wide critical appeal, earning 25 perfect game reviews. The game is played so that some chapters are flashbacks; for example, the first 14 chapters lead up to the beginning, which is also the first chapter (you will understand if you play the game).
The single-player version of the game follows heroes Nathan Drake, Chloe Frazier, Elena Fisher, and Victor Sullivan in their quest for the Chintomani Stone in Asia. The villain is war-criminal Zoran Lazarovic who commands an army of hired mercenaries who to try to take the phurba dagger, which unlocks the path to the stone, from the heroes.
The multiplayer is 3rd person and 5v5. There are numerous game modes: Deathmatch, Elimination, Plunder, Objectives, All Competitive Modes, Ranked, and Co-operative. The levels are 1 through 60, with various shields to indicate rank (51 through 60 are Roman Numerals). The game takes place in a variety of maps.
The teams are sorted into Heroes and Villains.
There are boosters to aid and assist in gameplay, once a player reaches level 51 up until 58 they can buy a negative booster called a Badge of Honor. These boosters make gamplay harder, but one is rewarded with more money for every 5 kills. There are two booster slots.
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let's play some uncharted 2: among thieves
additional content:
Villains: Dragan, Tetram, Sark, Lovac, Vodnik, Zorskel, Flynn (various), Lazarovic, Lieutenant Draza, Genghis Khan, Gabriel Roman, Atoq Navarro, Eddy Raja, Skelzor, Glowzor, Platzor, Pratikoso, Dead Explorer, Evil Cole Helghast, Chimera Hybrid
Heroes: Drake (various), Elena (various), Chloe (various), Tenzin, Victor Sullivan, Jeff the Cameraman, Karl Schafer, Marco Polo, Donunt Drake, Zeke, Good Cole, Nathan Hale, Sev
BOOSTER SLOT 1
Point and Shoot 2,000 2
From the Hip 5,000 6
Break Up 11,250 10
Down the Irons 18,750 14
Hell Blazer 27,750 18
Turtle 40,500 22
Sure Shot 64,500 30
Walk Softly 79,500 34
Juggler 94,500 38
Rapid Hands 111,000 42
*Situational Awareness 129,000 46
*Evasion 210,000 50
*Veiled 300,000 51
*Invalid 350,000 52
*Glass Jaw 1,500,000
BOOSTER SLOT 2
Bandoleer 2,000 4
Scavenger 8,250 8
Keep Firing 14,250 12
Fleet Foot 23,250 16
Explosive Expert 32,250 20
Treasure Bearer 43,500 24
Sure Foot 52,500 26
Launch Man 58,500 28
Monkey Man 72,000 32
Scoped In 87,000 36
*Deposit 98,250 40
Rocket Man 120,000 44
*Revenge 134,250 48
*Half Loaded 400,000 54
*Come Get Some 2,000,000 58
*=Badge of Honor
let's play some uncharted 2: among thieves
additional content:
Villains: Dragan, Tetram, Sark, Lovac, Vodnik, Zorskel, Flynn (various), Lazarovic, Lieutenant Draza, Genghis Khan, Gabriel Roman, Atoq Navarro, Eddy Raja, Skelzor, Glowzor, Platzor, Pratikoso, Dead Explorer, Evil Cole Helghast, Chimera Hybrid
Heroes: Drake (various), Elena (various), Chloe (various), Tenzin, Victor Sullivan, Jeff the Cameraman, Karl Schafer, Marco Polo, Donunt Drake, Zeke, Good Cole, Nathan Hale, Sev
BOOSTER SLOT 1
Point and Shoot 2,000 2
From the Hip 5,000 6
Break Up 11,250 10
Down the Irons 18,750 14
Hell Blazer 27,750 18
Turtle 40,500 22
Sure Shot 64,500 30
Walk Softly 79,500 34
Juggler 94,500 38
Rapid Hands 111,000 42
*Situational Awareness 129,000 46
*Evasion 210,000 50
*Veiled 300,000 51
*Invalid 350,000 52
*Glass Jaw 1,500,000
BOOSTER SLOT 2
Bandoleer 2,000 4
Scavenger 8,250 8
Keep Firing 14,250 12
Fleet Foot 23,250 16
Explosive Expert 32,250 20
Treasure Bearer 43,500 24
Sure Foot 52,500 26
Launch Man 58,500 28
Monkey Man 72,000 32
Scoped In 87,000 36
*Deposit 98,250 40
Rocket Man 120,000 44
*Revenge 134,250 48
*Half Loaded 400,000 54
*Come Get Some 2,000,000 58
*=Badge of Honor
by WaR_REAPER10 May 8, 2010
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1.) Someone who hears a song on your playlist and catches that you say that it's your favorite song. They soon download the whole album and brag to you about how much they love it.
2.) Someone who listens to the music everyone else is listening to but wants to be "different" so they find a decent band an show all their friends and then that band is ruined because some stupid kid wanted to be different and now a bunch of other stupid kids are ruining it more.
1.) Someone who hears a song on your playlist and catches that you say that it's your favorite song. They soon download the whole album and brag to you about how much they love it.
2.) Someone who listens to the music everyone else is listening to but wants to be "different" so they find a decent band an show all their friends and then that band is ruined because some stupid kid wanted to be different and now a bunch of other stupid kids are ruining it more.
Ex1. Girl With A Good Taste In Music- "This is my favorite song. It's called REDLIGHT DISTRICT by Porcelain and the Tramps."
Music Thief- "Ohh, it sounds cool. I dunno if it's my style or not..."
*3 days later*
"OMG HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEW PORCELAIN AND THE TRAMPS ALBUM??? IT'S SO BRUTAL AND HARDCOREEEEE."
Girl With A Good Taste In Music- "Would you shut up and go hang yourself from a ceiling fan? Industrial is NOT brutal. Do you even know what you're saying? Why don't you go ruin someone else's music because I actually LIKE this band, thanks."
Ex2. Stupid kid- "Everyone's listening to Forever The Sickest Kids. I want to be different. There's a shirt at my favoriitee store Hot Topic where all my stupid scene friends shop that says White Chapel. I should listen to them."
Appreciative listener- "NOOO DON'T TAKE THEM AWAY FROM ME TOO!"
Stupid Kid- "Look at this cool band guys!"
Stupid kid's friends- "Like ohmygawd thats wicked br00tal. Let's be obnoxious and sport these t-shirts around and act like nobody understands or has heard the music we listen to because we are so different."
Appreciative listener- "Shit, now I have to take White Chapel off of my iPod..."
Music Thief- "Ohh, it sounds cool. I dunno if it's my style or not..."
*3 days later*
"OMG HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEW PORCELAIN AND THE TRAMPS ALBUM??? IT'S SO BRUTAL AND HARDCOREEEEE."
Girl With A Good Taste In Music- "Would you shut up and go hang yourself from a ceiling fan? Industrial is NOT brutal. Do you even know what you're saying? Why don't you go ruin someone else's music because I actually LIKE this band, thanks."
Ex2. Stupid kid- "Everyone's listening to Forever The Sickest Kids. I want to be different. There's a shirt at my favoriitee store Hot Topic where all my stupid scene friends shop that says White Chapel. I should listen to them."
Appreciative listener- "NOOO DON'T TAKE THEM AWAY FROM ME TOO!"
Stupid Kid- "Look at this cool band guys!"
Stupid kid's friends- "Like ohmygawd thats wicked br00tal. Let's be obnoxious and sport these t-shirts around and act like nobody understands or has heard the music we listen to because we are so different."
Appreciative listener- "Shit, now I have to take White Chapel off of my iPod..."
by Xeniilove October 12, 2010
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by Scorite June 17, 2006
Get the shit you get for crap these days mug.A phrase uttered by those who have given up on life after realizing their existence is meaningless, futile, and possibly fraudulent. Etymology: Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode "Dumber Dolls"
Happy Time Harry: Hey, wiggle jiggle, why you jiggle so much? Is it because he know deep inside you're a fraud? ... What the hell do you need night vision goggles for? You're a hillbilly!
Jiggle Billy: I don't know why I have these goggles ...
Jiggle Billy: I don't know why I have these goggles ...
by Cephiroth May 15, 2010
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Get the These pretzels are making me thirsty mug.A chocolate thief is another name for a homosexual that is sneaky about his actions. He will "steal your chocolate" when ur not looking
by Froste November 29, 2004
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