Mr Ben's definitions

Old Boy's Network

Name given to the informal links that criss-cross upper society, enabling people with power to do favours in exchange for favours with someone else in a different area of expertise. May also be called bribery and cheating buggery.

"I need a loan but my bank manager can't help me. Can you lend me a couple of thousand until the divorce is settled?" - typical plea given when consulting the Old Boy's Network.

by Mr Ben February 7, 2005

tornado

A sudden and inexplicable increase in customers, causing massive amounts of damage and devastation. Then, just as strangely as it appears, the whole thing blows over and the place is empty and now wrecked.

"We've just had a bit of a tornado in here, Boss."

by Mr Ben February 7, 2005

bilbo

For whatever reason, a bilbo became the name given to an individual who wasn't given much chance of survival during games of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. For added humililation, the name was pronounced in a low voice with the emphasis on the O. Also used to designate an NPC who was clearly about to die in a poorly disguised plot twist.

"Oi, Bilbo! Just pop your head around that door and tell us if any orcs are there... oh, he's been shot in the head."

by Mr Ben April 22, 2005

featherweight

An obnoxious teenager who pretends to be blind-drunk after unwittingly drinking a plain Red Bull, expecting vodka or Jack Daniels to be mixed inside.

"Leah is such a featherweight, it's embarrassing!"

by Mr Ben February 8, 2005

sluce

That horrible oil that gathers around the edge of a dinner plate whilst eating badly-cooked or cheap canteen food. Unnaturally red or yellow in colour and about as good for your health as a heart attack.

"Hey chef! What's all this sluce doing here?"

by Mr Ben February 7, 2005

gloop

To shoot or snipe someone in the back, without their knowledge (and probably, their approval).

"I would happily shoot him if he was on the job. Gloop him!" - Rimmer to Lister, "Red Dwarf - Justice"

by Mr Ben February 7, 2005

hippo

1. A large amphibious land animal, looking like a fat, gray, leathery horse. They have a huge mouth with missing teeth and a foul temper. Do not approach or feed.

2. A fat woman dressing up in clothes several sizes to small. Do not approach of feed.

1. "And now we see the hippo in their natural habitat..."

2. "God damn, that bitch is a right hippo!"

by Mr Ben February 9, 2005