Possibly the greatest English writer who ever lived. Author of the hitch-hiker's guide to the galaxy.
by Vonny February 26, 2005
The single most underrated author of all time. His plot lines, characters, and language are comparable to William Shakespeare.
-damn, Douglas Adams is good.
-yea, I know.
-No, I mean he's fuckin good.
-I know
-No you don't understand, he is FUCKING GOOD.
-yea, I know.
-No, I mean he's fuckin good.
-I know
-No you don't understand, he is FUCKING GOOD.
by pandapon February 19, 2010
One of the greatest authors of all time, well known for his Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy series of books, the radio series came first, there were also the record releases, television series, and film. He also wrote 'Dirk Gently's Hollistic Detective Agency, The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul, Last chance to See, Meaning of Liff, the Deeper Meaning of Liff,' Made the computer games of 'Starship Titanic, and the Hitchhikers game' and started writing 'the Salmon of Doubt.' He also started H2G2, now overrun with BBC managers.
There's probably loads I've missed out, the man's accomplishments are hard to gather together.
There's probably loads I've missed out, the man's accomplishments are hard to gather together.
Douglas Adams... R.I.P.
by Zimmy Samoyed December 2, 2006
The observation that whomever seeks a position of power is by that fact quite likely to be the least suited to be in that position of power.
Etymology: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, quote "Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job."
Etymology: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, quote "Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job."
by Tibyon February 28, 2012