The name of one of the most original bands of the late seventies and early eighties, with a resurgence in the late ninties. They are known as "Punk" because that is the core of their music, but they mastered and touched upon several genres from jazz to hip-hop, girl-group to reggae, disco to country. Hit Songs include "The Tide is High", "Heart of Glass", "Rapture", "X-Offender" and "One Way or Another"
Debbie Harry-Vocals
Chris Stein/Frank Infante-Guitars
Gary Valentine/Nigel Harrison-Bass Clem Burke-Drums
Jimmy Destri-Keys
Some fans think that Blondie's self-titled first album is their bestwork, but others maintain that "Parallel Lines" is the best showcase of their talent.
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.