8 definitions by LeighRay
Songs of undeniable soulfulness that are performed by musical acts composed of caucasion ancestry. This music exists mostly among the genres of soft rock, classic rock and smooth jazz.
Artists that might be considered producers of "vanilla soul" include: Grand Funk Railroad, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Boz Scaggs, Dave Koz, Justin Timberlake, Chuck Mangione, Lee Ritenour, The Doobie Brothers, Firefall, Gino Vannelli, Mindi Abair, Rick Braun, James Taylor.
by LeighRay January 13, 2012
A cluster of at least a half-dozen nationally recognized chain eateries, hotels and retail stores. They are located in suburban areas and in rural regions at the crossings of two or more major highways. Franchise-ghettos thrive in areas of low population density that have heavy motor vehicle traffic. They generate lots of revenue but sap local communities of originality and commercial diversity, giving thousands of American communities a bland sense of sameness.
The "Goodman Rd @ I-55 Corridor" is a massive franchise-ghetto located in the suburban Memphis cities of Southaven & Horn Lake. This area of only one square-mile features an Applebee's, Arby's, Baskin Robbins, Best Western, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, Chick-Fil-A, Chuck E Cheese's, Courtyard By Marriot, Cracker Barrel, Crystal's Hamburgers, Drury Inn, Dunkin Donuts, Edible Arrangements, Firehouse Subs, Five Guys Burgers, Golden Corral, Hampton Inn, Hardee's, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Home2 Suites, IHOP, KFC, Logan's Roadhouse, Longhorn Steakhouse, McDonald's (x2), Motel 6, O'Charley's, Olive Garden, On The Border, Outback Steakhouse, Popeye's Chicken, Red Lobster, Residence Inn, Sonic, Starbuck's (x2), Steak 'n Shake, Subway (x2), Taco Bell, TGI Friday's and Wendy's.
by LeighRay November 5, 2017
An individual who has sustained a life of failure in no fewer than seven areas unique to human existence. These areas include, but are not limited to, spirituality, intellectualism, fitness, optimism, family relationships, romantic relationships, philosophy, finance, career, philanthropy, academics. A true "Seven-Layer Loser" is incapable of even portraying themselves in any way as complete, accomplished or appreciated.
by LeighRay November 5, 2017
When one company appears to permanently own an entire industry but eventually gets pushed aside by competitors in a shocking, unforeseeable manner. The term references the BlackBerry Company, one of the early originators of smart mobile devices. BlackBerry users worldwide grew from 534,000 in 2003 to an all-time high of 80 million in 2012. It has since plummeted to only 11 million users (0.003% of the global market) while Apple iPhone and Samsung mobile devices users have soared to 2 billion people (56% of the global market).
- Kmart got BlackBurried by Target and Walmart.
- A&W Root Beer long ago found itself getting BlackBurried by Sonic.
- A&W Root Beer long ago found itself getting BlackBurried by Sonic.
by LeighRay December 1, 2018
Nickname for Donald Trump. Applicable since the launch of his campaign to run for the American presidency. The name references both his iconic, tanned skin-tone (orange) and the fact that his most adamant supporters blindly refuse to acknowledge or admit to even his most obvious shortcomings. Their stance toward Mr. Trump is almost one of unquestioned worship of a divine being (Jesus).
- Q) Did you hear the Donald Trump audiotape where he described grabbing women by the.. genitals?
- A) Yeah. It won't matter. Orange Jesus can do no wrong in the eyes of his supporters. They'll insist it's just a character attack by his opponents.
- A) Yeah. It won't matter. Orange Jesus can do no wrong in the eyes of his supporters. They'll insist it's just a character attack by his opponents.
by LeighRay October 4, 2018
A grotesque lack of general knowledge related to the American state of Michigan. Not knowing things like the fact that Michigan has two separate peninsulas and 3200 miles of Great Lakes coastline. People who are Michignorant can’t even point Michigan out on a map despite the giant, waving hand that is the Lower Peninsula.
Billy thinks that a “party store” is where you buy streamers and balloons and not bread, beer smokes or pop. Talk about michignorance!
I’m tired of explaining to the michignorant that there is no “south Detroit.”
Billy is michignorant. He thinks that “Up North” means Canada and not northern Michigan excluding the Upper Peninsula.
I’m tired of explaining to the michignorant that there is no “south Detroit.”
Billy is michignorant. He thinks that “Up North” means Canada and not northern Michigan excluding the Upper Peninsula.
by LeighRay May 23, 2019
Natives of The State of Michigan, regardless of academic, athletic or corporate affiliation, must support all teams and organizations that are based in Michigan when pitted against those from outside of The Big Mitten.
1) Fans and alumni of the University of Michigan must support Michigan State University when the Spartans play the Ohio State Buckeyes, per provisions of "The Homeslice Treaty." Likewise when the Wolverines play Ohio State.
2) Per "The Homeslice Treaty", Central Michigan Chippewa fans must pull for the Eastern Michigan Eagles when EMU plays Toledo.
3) According to "The Homeslice Treaty" no Michigan native should own any motor vehicle that is not produced by a division currently under control of Detroit's Big Three automakers (General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler).
2) Per "The Homeslice Treaty", Central Michigan Chippewa fans must pull for the Eastern Michigan Eagles when EMU plays Toledo.
3) According to "The Homeslice Treaty" no Michigan native should own any motor vehicle that is not produced by a division currently under control of Detroit's Big Three automakers (General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler).
by LeighRay November 30, 2013