A phrase used to articulate feelings of immense loathing of someone that is known for unintelligent or troublesome actions. The phrase being used when a particular action comes into play. Usually followed by a facepalm.
Origin: First used in season 4 of "Futurama", episode 68 - "Obsoletely Fabulous". Bender, because of his new found hatred for advanced technology, has had a downgrade, making him a wooden, steam-powered robot. Bender enters the scene and Leela immediately exclaims "Oh brother, he's made of wood."
Leroy: "Is that Clyde over there?"
Jeff: "Dammit, I think so. What's he up to this time?"
Clyde: "Hey Jeff! Check it out! I found this guy down at the hospital on 42nd street! He seems pretty cool! Check out his cool bracelet!"
Leroy: "Isn't that 'hospital' a personal care home for the mentally ill?"
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 murdererused a serrated blade.
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 peecalculus.