A double murder-suicide. Named after First Officer William Murdoch who shot two people dead before taking his own life (as portrayed in the 1997 hit film Titanic).
"Holy crap, did you hear that Johnson got laid off? I hope he isn't thinking of coming back here with an AK-47 and pulling a Murdoch!"
by MisterHand December 21, 2009
Murdoch University is situated in the suburb of Murdoch in Perth, Western Australia. Stereotypically full of hippies, hence its reputation as a day care centre for middle-class stoners.
Better than any other university in Perth
Better than any other university in Perth
by bertnewton January 31, 2008
The "billionare tyrant" media mogul who built a world-wide media empire out of just a few Australian newspapers. Founder and CEO of NewsCorp, the parent company of such broadcasting networks as FOX and Sky. While he has not broken any monopoly laws, he has through skill and cunning managed to bypass them to control huge portions of the media in such countries as India and Australia. Unquestionably right-wing, he has made no secret that his networks are made to "promote his values." It's not like it's a secret, though many would have you believe otherwise.
Also of note: He is the arch-nemisis of the pencil-thin moustache wearin', traitor-banging, moody American media mogul Ted Turner who owns the city of Atlana including the Falcons, the Braves in addition to such cable networks as CNN, TNT, TBS and TMC among others. He once challanged Murdoch to a pay-per-view boxing match which the entire world (myself in particular) would love to see.
I share his birthday too: March 11th.
Also of note: He is the arch-nemisis of the pencil-thin moustache wearin', traitor-banging, moody American media mogul Ted Turner who owns the city of Atlana including the Falcons, the Braves in addition to such cable networks as CNN, TNT, TBS and TMC among others. He once challanged Murdoch to a pay-per-view boxing match which the entire world (myself in particular) would love to see.
I share his birthday too: March 11th.
You started with a mere one dollar and managed to control most of the western world? Bravo, Jimmy. You're a regular Rupert Murdoch.
by kwashia February 03, 2005
Indie singer and songwriter born in London and raised in Scotland, Greece and France, now living in Berlin. He has 2 CDs so far: "Time Without Consequences" and "Towards the Sun". His songs have been played in several TV shows including Prison Break, Grey's Anatomy, House, Dawson's Creek, One Tree Hill, Brother's & Sisters, and Without a Trace. Chances are you've heard one of his songs. He is extremely talented and his music is addicting.
by 787752az_1994 January 07, 2012
Refusing to view an article because it is published by a website, magazine, or newspaper owned by Rupert Murdoch. A replacement article may have to be found if the article subject was interesting.
"Did you see this article in the Wall Street Journal? Firefighters rescued a puppy from a tree!"
"Nope, didn't see it, don't intend to. Murdoch blocked."
"Nope, didn't see it, don't intend to. Murdoch blocked."
by laofmoonster September 03, 2011
Rejecting responsibility for any wrongdoing within your organisation because it's too big. Laying the blame on people who you trusted that let you down and let down the people who you trusted and so forth. Then claiming you're the best person to clear up the mess!
Louise Mensch: "Mr Murdoch, have you considered resigning?
Rupert Murdoch: "No."
LM: "Why not?"
RM: "Because, I feel that people I trusted, I'm not saying who, I don't know what level, have let me down. I think they behaved disgracefully and betrayed the company, and me. It's for them to pay. I think that, frankly, I'm the best person to clear this up. I plead the Murdoch defence!"
Rupert Murdoch: "No."
LM: "Why not?"
RM: "Because, I feel that people I trusted, I'm not saying who, I don't know what level, have let me down. I think they behaved disgracefully and betrayed the company, and me. It's for them to pay. I think that, frankly, I'm the best person to clear this up. I plead the Murdoch defence!"
by technika69 July 20, 2011

