To Darken the Doorstep is when you go to someone's home and you cast a shadow over their doorstep. It usually used to describe the action of someone you know and haven't seen for a while unexpectedly turns up at your home or it's something you tell an unwanted visitor not to do ever again.
Sue: "OMG, you never guess who had the nerve to darken the doorstep this morning."
Pat: "Who?"
Sue: "Jo!"
Pat: "Jo, Jo who?"
Sue: " you know the one that coursed all that trouble at my party."
Pat: " Oooh! That Jo, haven't seen her around here for ages, did you invite her in?"
Sue: " No I did not! Told her to clear off and to never darken my doorstep again."
The Slipping into Darkness Rule — this rule says: if you hear any part or portion of the song Slipping in Darkness by War in a movie, documentary, or television show; then, THAT’S JUST SOMEBODY’S ASS! Somebody is ‘bout to die or become incarcerated.
Period.
The ultimate song for foreshadowing in urban themed movies
The Slipping into Darkness Rule Can be seen in application in the following media presentations. If you hear this song That’s just somebody’s ass. Period!!!!
Mayans MC season 3 episode 1
Maplethorpe
The Get Down season 1 Episode 5
Suicide Squad
Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G. Season 1 Episode 1
American Me
The Deuce season 1 episode 1 (Pilot Episode)
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.