A condition that occurs when one is shooting a semi-automatic pistol and runs out of amunition. The slide locks back in the open position. This is especially troubling in the middle of a gun fight because your opponent now knows your weapon is empty.

A phrase to describe someone who is cognitively degenerating. Synonym of "going off the deep end". Can have varying degrees of severity.

Reference to the song "Hey You" by Pink Floyd. The line "and the worms ate into his brain" makes no sense in an otherwise linear and literal narration throughout the lyrics.