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Hitchens Rule
A person can't discuss the virtues of water boarding in the press or on TV until they themselves have been water boarded. Named after the late journalist Christopher Hitchens who had himself water boarded to experience the torture method so that he could discuss it with better insight.
A person would invoke the Hitchens Rule in social media when someone who has not been the subject of water boarding, begins to describe it in glowing terms, or that the act is not actually torture.
Hitchens Rule by neoblaque December 19, 2011
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Hitchens Picnic
A name for anything disappointing, especially (rather disappointing) anal sex. The term is taken from Christopher Hitchens’ oft repeated witticism that the three most overrated things in the world are lobsters, picnics, and anal sex.
While Phinneas had been excited to explore new sexual territory with his new and rather adventurous lover, what had once been an alluring almost taboo activity end up being a rather tight and uncomfortable Hitchens Picnic.
Hitchens Picnic by Bruce M. F. MacDonald July 20, 2022
Christopher Hitchens
An English-born, American journalist who is probably the most badass of the atheist dream-team (Dawkins, Hitchens, Sagan, Dennet, and Harris). He is a well-known author who writes books like "god Is Not Great" and "The Portable Atheist: Essential Reading for the Non-Believer." He is known for his merciless wit and intellectual finesse that allows him to dominate his religious opponents in a debate. His comebacks have been named Hitchslaps.
Christopher Hitchens has been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and is currently (3/27/2011) in stage four of the cancer. Despite this, he is still up and fighting, continuing to debate those who are stupid enough to challenge him.
We're all rooting for you Mr Hitchens!
Christopher Hitchens has been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and is currently (3/27/2011) in stage four of the cancer. Despite this, he is still up and fighting, continuing to debate those who are stupid enough to challenge him.
We're all rooting for you Mr Hitchens!
Christopher Hitchens by Stephen the Heathen April 14, 2011
Bitches Before Hitches
Listen, hubby, I may have said "I do", but she's my bo. She's right, you're wrong and I got her back. Bitches before hitches, aight? Now step off!
Bitches Before Hitches by hyoung23 February 27, 2011
Dirty Hichens
When a male is having sex with a girl in missionary position and is about to pull out and ejaculate on her face, he instead points his penis up and shoots it in his own mouth.
Dirty Hichens by Trendy Libtard October 26, 2020
Hutchens
These are some of the kindest sweetest people you’ll ever meet. They’ll try their hardest to make you feel welcome. They’re extremely breath taking and beautiful in every way. Even their flaws will seem so desirable to you. Everything they do will be done for a reason, and no matter where you go you can always count on them to be there by your side.
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Respectfully
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.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026
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crunchy
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.
Modified derivative of granola.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
murderhobo
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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Whale
In sales terms, a whale is a prospect that is significantly larger than an organization’s average customer.
Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.
A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.
Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.
A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.