ferret shock

A state of extreme disorientation caused by an excessive number of choices or stimuli. Coined by Pete Abrams in the early years of the webcomic, Sluggy Freelance; specifically in reference to the character, Kiki, and her tendency to enter a catatonic state when faced with a large number of 'shiny' things.

When we went to the arcade Mike had a major case of ferret shock; we ended up having to drop him off at the book store.

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lyfe

A deliberate mis-spelling of "life" by adolescents who believe that poor spelling is 'kewl'. May add the illusion of meaning to a dreary, small existence.

Lyfe is byootiful when you're deep like me!

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North of the checkerboard

An area to the north of Wiarton, Ontario, on the Bruce Peninsula, renowned for rednecks and peculiar behaviour.

Yeah, he's from north of the checkerboard.

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Self-impressed

The state of projecting unwarranted arrogance and false superiority

It's a busy Saturday afternoon, and that self-impressed wanker just parked his oh-so-important car across two parking spaces.

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Kill your darlings

“In writing, you must kill your darlings.” --William Faulkner

This literary advice refers to the dangers of an author using personal favorite elements. While these may hold special meaning for the author, they can cause readers to roll their eyes for reasons such as:

-Purple prose
-Narm
-Egregious overuse of a word or phrase

Did he seriously just use the word "egregious" up there? Dude, kill your darlings.

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Blithering

The act of speaking foolishly and without purpose, often annoying others in the process. Talking at length for the sake of hearing one's own voice.

The stupid twit wouldn't stop blithering about how 'deep' her favourite fad author is.

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funky chicken

A seizure, typically the result of a fatal trauma such as stroke, brain damage or poison.

Keep your mask on if you don't want to do the funky chicken.

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