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Reading Rainbowed 

How to reading rainbow someone: Tell the person that you’re speaking with something interesting to the point where they are genuinely interested in the topic. When you reach the point where you think the person is most interested in what you have to say and asks you a question about the topic, respond by saying “Read the damn book…ba da da.” (3 note tune that is played in the actual show when a kid would give a book report and cut you off mid-story leaving you in serious suspense). Then inform them that they just got reading rainbowed. You can switch it up and when someone doesn’t believe what you’re telling them; respond by saying “But you don’t have to take my word for it, read the damn book…ba da da."
Tom: Did you know that it’s possible to slow down time when you’re traveling at the speed of light?
Mike: No way, that’s not even possible.
Tom: Yes it is, there have been a lot of studies done on it.
Mike: Wow, how did they figure that out?
Tom: Read the damn book son…ba da da.
Mike: Huh?
Tom: You just got reading rainbowed.
Reading Rainbowed by 13th May 7, 2011
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Reading Rainbow 

Reading Rainbow was an American children's television series aired by PBS from June 6, 1983 until November 10, 2006, that encouraged reading among children.

Each episode centered on a theme from a book or other children's literature which is explored through a number of segments or stories. The show also provided book recommendations for kids to look for when they go to the library.

Reading Rainbow was hosted by actor and executive producer LeVar Burton, who is also known for his roles in Roots and Star Trek: The Next Generation. It was produced by On-Screen Entertainment for executive producers WNED and Great Plains National.

A regular feature was a children's book narrated by a noted celebrity. Some of the celebrities who have read on the show include Harold Littlebird (born in 1951) of New Mexico (The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush) and Michael Ansara (The Gift of the Sacred Dog, And Still the Turtle Watched).

Another segment of the show featured Burton in different places talking to different people about their work and other contributions, focusing on the theme of each episode.

The final segment of each show, called Book Reviews, began with Burton's introductory phrase, "But you don't have to take my word for it," and features children giving capsule reviews of books they recommend. Burton ended every show with, "I'll see you next time."

The show's theme song was written by Steve Horelick, Dennis Neil Kleinman, and Janet Weir; Horelick also served as the series' music director and composer. The theme was sung by Tina Fabrik. The original opening, which depicted a cartoon butterfly transforming the surroundings of young children reading books into cartoon fantasylands, was used until 1999. Later episodes used a new opening with the same theme song performed by R&B legend Chaka Khan.

The daughter of producer Larry Lancit, Shaune Lancit, was often featured in the series, most notably as the child thanking the sponsors at the end of the show.

In recent years it had tackled issues that other children's programs have historically avoided, such as poverty in U.S. inner cities, the September 11 attacks, childbirth and its impact on the family, and prison, all from a child's point of view.
Chris: "Hey what you doing?"
Andrew: "Watching Mother f*ckin' Reading Rainbow!"
Reading Rainbow by TeamVoltron April 25, 2008

Reading Rainbow 

When your doing a chick in a dark room, and a car goes by and lights it up. You realize that the bitch is butt ugly and jump over the bed and book it.
Chris:"Dude, you know hot Jackie?"

Joe: "Yeah."

Chris: "I had to pull a reading rainbow on her, she's an ugly shit"
Reading Rainbow by Thartperson December 20, 2008

Reading Rainbow 

when you're screwing a girl with the lights are off and a car goes by and the room lights up and your partner is ugly, you jump over the bed toward the door.
Dude, that chick was so ugly i had to pull a quick reading rainbow!
Reading Rainbow by E Ros December 24, 2008

Reading Rainbow Tapeline

A point to where a person's tapeline is so messed up it can be anywhere ,hinting to the first part of The Reading Rainbow theme song " I CAN GO ANYWHERE....."

People who dye their tapeline like the colors on a rainbow , Usually on accident.
Jaylon: Nigga you got dat Reading Rainbow Tapeline it's saying " I CAN GO ANYWHERE!!"

Jenny: Uhh DAMN GURL YO GOT GREEN, YELLOW, ORANGE, PURPLE, AND BLUE ON YOUR TAPELINE!

WHAT THE HELL YOU DID MAKE YOURSELF A READING RAINBOW TAPELINE?!
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