joke-etiquette

The concept that when presented with the set-up for a joke, the listener willingly moves the joke forward toward the punch-line in a timely manner. Poor joke-etiquette refers to the practice of the listener attempting to figure out the punchline or delaying the telling in order to steal the teller's thunder, thus spoiling his/her efforts.

An example of good joke-etiquette.
bob: knock, knock.
neil: who's there? (=good joke-etiquette)
bob: go fuck yourself!

An example of poor joke-etiquette.
bob: knock, knock.
neil: go fuck yourself, I hate knock, knock jokes! (=poor joke-etiquette.)

by gumbo jr. December 30, 2008

Facebook Etiquette

The definition of what is acceptable protocol when using Facebook, specifically whether or not it is acceptable to ask someone out through this forum or if that would be perceived as stalking and creepy. This relates to someone you have not yet met properly.

Facebook Etiquette: hypothetical situation as follows: guy meets girl but has minimal opportunity to communicate since the meeting point thus far has been in a loud bar, albeit a top, top place! Girl has a particularly gorgeous smile! Guy takes matters into his own hands and plans a surprise delivery of flowers and a package to said bar during a charity event (is this poor timing?) Guy & girl become FB friends. Is it then acceptable protocol to pursue further contact via FB or should they wait until the next chance encounter at the noisy bar?

Consensus is: Nothing ventured, nothing gained, & Life is too short. ***This is contingent upon girl not being easily offended & a tad on the adventurous side.

by Mr. Intrigue December 23, 2010

Elbow Etiquette

the standard method of managing how two people place their elbows in a movie theater or other seating area with only one armrest between each pair of seats. Usually involves one person's elbows placed on the front of the rest, and the other's on the back.

Guy 1: At the movies last night the guy next to me's elbows kept hitting mine!

Guy 2: Bummer, sounds like he had poor elbow etiquette.

by wenis wars April 13, 2011

ass etiquette

When tht ass is a perfect 10, and u can't help but stare at tha ass walkin by

That Girl got perfect ass etiquette

by BootyLovers March 27, 2015

Spoiler Etiquette

The time at which it is deemed acceptable for a movie/TV show plot to be discussed in your group of friends without being worried about ruining it for others, because fans of the film/episode would have watched it as soon as they were able to.

Movies - 1 week. Fans of the film would be able to attend a screening within one week of the films release.

TV shows - 1 day. The true lovers of this show will live stream it or record/TiVo the episode and watch it as soon as possible.

"Dude, why are you so mad that I talked about who died in Game of Thrones this week? The show aired on Wednesday and it's Saturday. Spoiler etiquette has been upheld!"

by Pig-Teacher April 10, 2016

Pit Etiquette

Also referred to as Pit Ethics, Pit Etiquette is the expected behavior and base rules of any given mosh pit. No loose jewelry, no spikes, if someone falls, pick them up, etc.

Person A: I'm hardcore, I don't need your rules, FUCK THE SYSTEM!
Person B: Dude, just take off your studs, it's Pit Etiquette.

by futuristicAntique January 1, 2017

Poop etiquette

The art of sanitary cleansing post- fecal extrusion

Following societal rules for proper fecal handling and sanitation

In countries such as India, proper poop etiquette requires one to wipe with the left hand only.

You must teach young children proper poop etiquette so they aren’t the stinky kid in class.

by EyenTheTerrible May 27, 2019