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berating snailshells
to lecture, scold, or otherwise talk to a person or group that either no longer exists, or no longer needs the advice. comes from the idea of yelling at snails for moving too slowly, but the snails are dead and there's just empty shells left.
1. i know i'm berating snailshells here, but shakespeare should really write his plays to be less damn boring.
2. dude, nobody cares about easy-bake ovens anymore, stop berating snailshells.
2. dude, nobody cares about easy-bake ovens anymore, stop berating snailshells.
berating snailshells by your-_-pseudonym August 2, 2024
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Berating snail shells by Awesomest-cat-2014 September 22, 2026
Monkey Beating An Engine With A Hammer
A parable passed down for generations describing the futility of the unintelligent to perform simple tasks.
Since ancient times, when an imbecile, ill-advised coworker or friend has attempted an assignment beyond their capabilities, they are often compared to a monkey endlessly trying to fix an engine that won't start by beating on it with a hammer, because monkeys do not possess the skills of a mechanic.
Since ancient times, when an imbecile, ill-advised coworker or friend has attempted an assignment beyond their capabilities, they are often compared to a monkey endlessly trying to fix an engine that won't start by beating on it with a hammer, because monkeys do not possess the skills of a mechanic.
After being shown how twice, Dan never did learn how to open the fence, so it rained on him a few hours later. He was just like a Monkey Beating An Engine With A Hammer that day.
Monkey Beating An Engine With A Hammer by Louisiana Gold December 21, 2008
seasons' beatings
Dispatch to all units in the area of 5th and Lafferty we have a large domestic fight reported, seasons' beatings!
seasons' beatings by I, Wreckerrr November 12, 2020
beating army
A common colloquialism for "jerking off" at the US Naval Academy. Perhaps the most popular pastime among male midshipmen, due to a natural aversion towards dark siding, a general lack of attractive young women, and the ever present fear of being SAPR'd. Not to be confused with the female equivalent, "plebing your cover", which is a play on the term for the way freshmen (plebes) carry their covers (hats) by spreading their hand on the inside and carrying by their side.
beating army by Chesty J December 1, 2014
ear beating
When a person keeps talking to you until your ears start to feel actual physical pain from the steady flow of inane shit that is coming out of their mouth.
Ear Beater: "...So, then I realized that to de-worm my Cocker Spaniel, I would probably have to get it to stop eating shit, but before I did that I would need to let it out of its cage. Whenever I let that little fucker out of his cage he just pisses on everything. You know who else pisses on everything? Steve. One time he pissed on my Cocker Spaniel..."
Victim's Mind: Oh my fucking God, this is the worst ear beating ever.
Victim's Mind: Oh my fucking God, this is the worst ear beating ever.
ear beating by miguel666 January 2, 2014
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Bunhead
A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
trucker's tan
A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
trucker's tan by population361 May 30, 2006
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kidulting
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
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Boffin
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
Pee Calculus
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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