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Lost Pause
Lost Pause by A Person on the Internet. June 19, 2016
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Shatner Pause
Shatner Pause (punctuation) - A "Shatner Pause" is an insertion of an unnecessary pause while speaking or communicating through text based systems such as SMS text, chatting, or instant messaging. A Shatner Pause is defined as any sentence where two or more words are incorrectly given more emphasis and immediately followed by a pause whereupon the sentence is continued where yet another Shatner Pause may be inserted or the sentence ended.
In literary situations, such as text based communication or in print, the Shatner Pause should be designated using the double comma " ,, " instead of ellipsis " ... ". The ellipse "..." is properly used as a moment of silence. A moment of silence without defined theatrics is not defined as a Shatner Pause. Take note that the Shatner Pause in print does not carry the same grammar properties as typical punctuation in that it may interrupt a sentence without any notice but will not alter the structure of the sentence in any way.
The Shatner Pause was made famous by its namesake William Shatner. William Shatner is a professional actor and entertainer who gained popularity as Capt. Kirk on the 1960's television series Star Trek. Many examples of the Shatner Pause can be found watching the episodes.
In literary situations, such as text based communication or in print, the Shatner Pause should be designated using the double comma " ,, " instead of ellipsis " ... ". The ellipse "..." is properly used as a moment of silence. A moment of silence without defined theatrics is not defined as a Shatner Pause. Take note that the Shatner Pause in print does not carry the same grammar properties as typical punctuation in that it may interrupt a sentence without any notice but will not alter the structure of the sentence in any way.
The Shatner Pause was made famous by its namesake William Shatner. William Shatner is a professional actor and entertainer who gained popularity as Capt. Kirk on the 1960's television series Star Trek. Many examples of the Shatner Pause can be found watching the episodes.
"The night will bring,, many hardships before the sun rises." single Shatner Pause
"You are,, eating my chips,, and I want them back" example of a double Shatner Pause
"You are,, eating my chips,, and I want them back" example of a double Shatner Pause
Shatner Pause by Ghost @ NerdNOS May 6, 2010
Panzerknacker
Panzerknacker by Mr. Bowen April 4, 2009
Sandusky pause
When you inappropriately pause before answering a serious question or during the process of answering a serious question. Coined by Jerry Sandusky when pausing after asked by Bob Costas if he was sexually attracted to young boys.
Keith gave a Sandusky pause when asked by his HR rep if he was masturbating in front of Erin Andrews.
HR rep: Keith, did you or have you ever masturbated in front of Erin Andrews?
Keith: Masturbated in front of Erin Andrews? What? Like jerk off? In front of Erin Andrews? Are you serious? Come on. Masturbate in front of Erin Andrews? No. I--what? That's silly. I would never masturbate in front of her. No. I didn't masturbate in front of her.
HR rep: Keith, did you or have you ever masturbated in front of Erin Andrews?
Keith: Masturbated in front of Erin Andrews? What? Like jerk off? In front of Erin Andrews? Are you serious? Come on. Masturbate in front of Erin Andrews? No. I--what? That's silly. I would never masturbate in front of her. No. I didn't masturbate in front of her.
Sandusky pause by hoboscratch1 November 15, 2011
killer plauze
killer plauze by raz0r October 1, 2006
Pauleen
She’s a beautiful Girl
She is also very clingy ,over protctive and sweet to her friends
Mostly shy but if you get to know her she’s
Going to be one of your best friends
You don’t wanna get into a fight with her;)
She’s very uniquel
She is also very clingy ,over protctive and sweet to her friends
Mostly shy but if you get to know her she’s
Going to be one of your best friends
You don’t wanna get into a fight with her;)
She’s very uniquel
Boy:damn Pauleen looks so beautiful
Boy 2: yeah, i wish i had a girlfriend like her
She’s nice
Boy 3 : i like her she’s not like other girls😍
Girl: 🙄
Boy 2: yeah, i wish i had a girlfriend like her
She’s nice
Boy 3 : i like her she’s not like other girls😍
Girl: 🙄
Pauleen by Therealjadenboy August 14, 2018
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