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crisis averted
crisis averted by Sab Maya Hai January 24, 2017
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Adverteasing
When an advertising names the product over and over again until you end up buying it or turning off TV
TV: With the new WeightLoser X3000 you lose a lot of weight! WeightLoser X3000 is the best product in the market! WeightLoser X3000! WeightLoser X3000 changed my life!
You: WTF, this is adverteasing, turn that sh*t off
You: WTF, this is adverteasing, turn that sh*t off
Adverteasing by ImDaMGB December 4, 2010
advertexting
Promoting a product or service to a large group of people by sending a text message advertisement; usually done by a corporation or company.
When Verizon Wireless wanted to clear their inventory of Blackberry Curve phones, they started advertexting to their higher-paying customers.
advertexting by twittykitty April 25, 2009
crisis averted
The phrase used by a bystander when someone screws up something really simple, and then gets frustrated about it.
crisis averted by rossthefrogboy8730456 January 25, 2011
adverteasement
adverteasement by thepotatoofgold May 3, 2014
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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.
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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.
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