The Ashes

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Event(s) of great consequence to very few.

Term is derived from a storied cricket Test series played once every two years. Popular in England and Australia (the only two countries permitted to compete for the coveted trophy), the series means absolutely nothing to the world's remaining 190 countries.

Q: So what were you up to yesterday?
A: Rolled out of bed around noon 'cause mom was bugging me, checked my blog to see if anyone had left any comments, went to the store to buy a pack of smokes... you know, the Ashes.

The Ashes by Canadian Cricketer July 30, 2008

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The Ashes

A cricket game where England play Australia in 5 test matches to determine the winner- England normally get battered

Harry walked up to his friend Micheal.

“Did you watch the Ashes last night?” Asked Harry.
“Yeah. Australia dominated, didn’t they.”

The Ashes by Water_sheep August 24, 2019

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Wake up and smell the ashes

A rare version of wake up and smell the coffee, famously used by the Gman in the beggining of half life 2.

So, wake up, Mr. Freeman. Wake up and smell the ashes.

Wake up and smell the ashes by SirGuindilla September 28, 2019

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Out of the ashes and into the fire

Going from a bad situation to an even worse.

Two friends get captured and tortured by a serial killer, but manage to escape. But instead of having to face one deranged psycho, they're now facing a nest of super-zombies. they've jumped out of the ashes and into the fire.

Out of the ashes and into the fire by iskall January 13, 2009

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Save the ashes

What we say when we need ashes for a crack hoot

To save those mf ashes. That’s a loyal Ashe, save the ashes.

Save the ashes by Km8824 April 17, 2021

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spacca from the ashes

when a spacca just wont go!

OMG Chris is back again! He's like a spacca from the ashes!

spacca from the ashes by evilaphrodite October 13, 2007

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Ashes of the fourth wall

A popular online sprite comic starring Ivo Robotnik and a fan-girl named Jen Irwin.

Ashes of the Fourth Wall used to be known as Ruins of the Fourth Wall.

Ashes of the fourth wall by Saiyara December 29, 2003

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Bunhead

A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.

"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."

Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014

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trucker's tan

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.

I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.

trucker's tan by population361 May 30, 2006

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kidulting

The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys

Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!

kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025

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Boffin

British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.

According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.

Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023

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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.

I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.

Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026

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