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Art Vandelay
An alias that can be used for almost any purpose. The most popular careers of this particular alias include architect, marine biologist, importer-exporter, author of "Venetian Blinds", and manufacturer of latex. This alias can be used by a male or female, as "Art" can stand for either Arthur or Artemis.
I'm very close to getting a job with Vandelay Industries. They deal in latex.
I'm Art Vandelay. An architect.
I'm Art Vandelay. An architect.
Art Vandelay by Artemis Vandelay June 12, 2011
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Vandersex
A cultural manner of dress where felt blazers meet unnecessary turtle necks, or cardigans meet extremely tight undershirts in a monochromatic style clash that is perfect for every business setting. Not complete without a minimum one roll at the bottom of every pair of pants. Paired beautifully with legacy hair styles and overly gaudy jewelry, namely leather dog collars, and fake expensive watches. Must be accompanied with a true sense of confidence the style is something to be admired and emulated. Is the modern power style, where you exude, Big Meeting Energy in every setting.
Employee: Does anyone know how we are supposed to dress for that big budget meeting next week. Supervisor: Ya definitely it’s Vandersex all the way, because Vandersex is so good. Employee: Is that in season right now? Supervisor: It’s always in season bitch.
Vandersex by UrbDick1979 November 19, 2021
Vandelay
A name which George Castanza of Seinfeld uses whenever he needs to make up a name, such as a reference at a job interview, an author that he likes, a friend that he's meeting, etc.
Person: "Who do you read?"
George: "I like Art Vandelay. He's an obscure writer, beatnik, from the village."
Person: "Who are you meeting?"
George: "Art Vandelay. He's an Importer Exporter."
Person: "Who can a call for a reference?"
George: "That's Vandelay Industries, the address is 186 West 81st Street (Jerry's Apartment).
Person: "What do they do?"
George: "They manufacture and sell latex. The selling of latex and latex related products.
Jerry (upon picking up the phone): "Hello, this is Vandelay Industries, Kel Varnsen speaking."
George: "I like Art Vandelay. He's an obscure writer, beatnik, from the village."
Person: "Who are you meeting?"
George: "Art Vandelay. He's an Importer Exporter."
Person: "Who can a call for a reference?"
George: "That's Vandelay Industries, the address is 186 West 81st Street (Jerry's Apartment).
Person: "What do they do?"
George: "They manufacture and sell latex. The selling of latex and latex related products.
Jerry (upon picking up the phone): "Hello, this is Vandelay Industries, Kel Varnsen speaking."
Vanderhelm
No Vanderhelm, you cannot have a cookie.
You can't go in the pool, all the cool kids will laugh at you. Don't be such a Vanderhelm.
You can't go in the pool, all the cool kids will laugh at you. Don't be such a Vanderhelm.
Vanderhelm by anonymous March 12, 2005
vanderloo
vanderloo by DoggyToucher123 September 20, 2017
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