If a gamma ray burst or solar flare is not to blame for an information systems failure(s) that no geek on this earth, working or idle, can possibly explain.
The event shall not be considered a 'true' TAOG unless an electronic payment system failure results in thousands or perhaps millions of individuals being catapulted into economic catastrophe.
The event shall not be considered a 'true' TAOG unless an electronic payment system failure results in thousands or perhaps millions of individuals being catapulted into economic catastrophe.
Debtor "My pay wasn't direct deposited because of the (blank) crash and they can't cut me a cheque because they only do direct deposit"
Creditor "By saving a year's worth of take home pay as an emergency fund you would'nt be in this situation now would you.
Save money and think positive and stuff like this wouldn't happen to you. It is what it is - a technological act of god"
Creditor "By saving a year's worth of take home pay as an emergency fund you would'nt be in this situation now would you.
Save money and think positive and stuff like this wouldn't happen to you. It is what it is - a technological act of god"
by holland.paul.5150 February 28, 2017

Act As One is a Michigan Pop Punk/Easycore Band from Saginaw. They consist of Shawn Brown, Matt Fieth, Taylor Nagel, Ben Hoffman, and Jared McNally. They played at Vans Warped Tour Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands 14
by EZCoreRevival2K25! March 27, 2025

1. An act of pure stupidity. Derived from the word spoon. One who carries out many Acts of Spoonism on a daily basis may be described as a spoon by their peers.
2. When someone carries out an act of discriminatory behavior known as spoonism.
2. When someone carries out an act of discriminatory behavior known as spoonism.
E.g. Amelia: did you see me trip in Mr Somiyegi's class? It was so embarrassing.
Olivia: ah yes, some might say it was an Act of Spoonism.
Olivia: ah yes, some might say it was an Act of Spoonism.
by Henge November 5, 2019

When you have to bail out of an e-mail or text session with a "friend", because of a prior commitment with a spouse or significant other....usually resulting in the other party thinking you bailed on them.
Dude, what's with the dissapearing act??
Sorry man, the boss had me tied up cuttin the yard for ever.....
Sorry man, the boss had me tied up cuttin the yard for ever.....
by Fukstiker February 11, 2012

The act wherein a pivot man obtains a monopoly of the circle jerk's resources only to prevent them from ejaculating.
The idea is getting more of our guys right in the middle of the action, to allow them to perform a pivotal act or otherwise prevent the spilling of Seed AI.
by lumpenspace July 14, 2024

Something a team from LA would do naturally, especially at a time they were more desperate than usual. They know Tampa Bay doesnt have the sizable film/TV/music/media/entertainment industry of LA, so they might think of a team from Tampa Bay as suckers for good acting.
Don't put it past a team from LA to use good acting at opportune times. Especially if they think they're smarter than a team that plays baseball out in the sticks.
by Solid Mantis October 27, 2020

by TheRandomGuy_BD February 9, 2023
