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That’s a mean cup of water. 

That’s a mean cup of water — A mytho-legendary quote attributed to The Man in Black himself Johnny Cash when he performed live at San Quentin Prison.

Many people were against his performance in prisons especially prison guard unions who thought that a Johnny Cash prison performances would quite probably incite riots.

What actually happened was that Cash said: “If there are any guards still talking to me could you bring me a cup of water”.

After he finished drinking it, Cash destroyed and crushed the tin cup in which his water had been provided. Then he sang a song about the uselessness of San Quentin Prison and theories of rehabilitation called: San Quentin.

His Johnny Cash Live at San Quentin Album was certified gold on August 12th 1969 and in spite of the documented evidence to the contrary, the legend of the “ That’s a mean cup of water” quote is more powerful than what actually occurred.

But that’s the thing about a good and well told mytho-legendary story: it’s never what actually happened; it’s what SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED!!!!
That’s a mean cup of water. I felt tough like I’ve seen a thing or two; but I’ve never seen anything as hard as the cup of water I just drank!!!!
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Mean Little 

Mean Little is Kigane's papa.
Master builder in Alchemia Story
Lilie lone's one and only builder rival.
Graduated from Minecraft

Currently not active in alchemia, but will log from time to time to build stuff or help friends.

Often mistaken as a bully. Though he can be a little mean at times, he is still reasonable.

Loyal friend. Will slap you as many times as needed to get you back to your senses.

Has a paradigm of his own to undertand life.

Believes quantum physics is one of the keys that will allow humanity reach a deeper understanding of the universe and ourselves.
Mean Little gives a daily cookie to Kiggy.
Little meanie will pat you with a steel pan if you try to bully Kiggy!
Mean Little by Mean Little April 29, 2021
A Classic Plain Cheeseburger at the iconic Dick's Drive-In of Seattle, WA.
After a long night on the town, there is nothing more enjoyable than a Mean Pete from Dick's.
Mean Pete by SeattleTruth December 5, 2019
verb: to meander/mingle ones way through a large function
I’d expected a smallish barbecue, but it turned out to be a monster garden party – through which we meangled for hours.

the meaning of life is... 

The meaning of life is a Monty Python film released in the eighties.
I saw the meaning of life is... a film and was one of the better Monty Python movies.

Meaniepants 

Possibly the worst insult there is. I am most likely breaking the law by writing this definition. Please only use this insult in a very serious conversation, as anyone who is easily offended will get you punished.
"God, Karen is an actual meaniepants"
"Uh.. You do realize what you just said, right?"
Meaniepants by Babo - B June 6, 2019
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Larpenomics

When finance content creators rent out fancy cars and flex cash to seem richer than they really are in order to promote and sell their “get rich quick” courses.
Andrew Tate has mastered the field of larpenomics
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Palmela Handerson 

Your hand that you masturbate with.
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Boyfriend: Have a visit from Palmela Handerson of course!
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Basically the same meaning as ate.
x:"Girl your fit chewed today!"
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Blue Movie 

A pornographic film.

The use of the word "blue" to refer to sexually explicit content was first recorded in Scotland in 1824. "Blue" meant "lewd" because prostitutes dressed in blue gowns.
I found your stash of blue movies under your bed.
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
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Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
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