Shawn E.'s definitions

Mad

acronym for Mutual Assured Destruction, a theory that states that a nation wouldn't begin a nuclear war because the opposing nation would destroy them in retaliation.

MAD may very well have saved all our asses from a nuclear holocaust on several occasions.

by Shawn E. November 6, 2003

microsoft

The bane of civilization

Damn all other systems to hell for not being able to overtake Windows as the dominant OS on the market.

by Shawn E. May 2, 2003

Ringo

expendable member of a group or band

Proof that Ringo was expendable; John had a good solo career, Paul had a good solo career, George had a good solo career, Ringo? Mr. Conductor and Wakko?!

by Shawn E. April 28, 2003

Optimum Prime

a Transformer not to be confused with OPTIMUS Prime

Jackass.

by Shawn E. April 16, 2003

American Dream

the ideal American life as fed by the media; 2.3 children, white picket fences surrounding a split-level house with a dog and a cat, and a station wagon or a minivan to take the kids to sports practice; impossible by its' nature

"The reason it's called the American Dream is you have to be asleep to believe it." -- George Carlin

by Shawn E. April 26, 2003

NHL 94

The best sports game ever. No fancy graphics. No button combinations. Just goalies that will disrespect you until you do "The Move".

NHL 94 and the Sonic games up to Sonic and Knuckles are the sole reason to still own a Genesis.

by Shawn E. April 18, 2003

check

a request for your bank to transfer funds to the bank of the store/person/hooker you gave the check to.

Jerry Springer paid a hooker with a check. Maybe he was on to something.

by Shawn E. June 23, 2003