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Catherine II of Russia (1729-1796), also known as Catherine the Great, was one of the best leaders in Russian history, ruling from 1762 to her death. A princess from an obscure but well-connected royal family, Catherine was chosen by Empress Elizabeth of Russia as a bride for her nephew and heir, Peter III.
Catherine and Peter were horribly mismatched; she was intellectual, ambitious, pensive, witty, and eager to become the Empress; Peter was pockmarked, immature, boorish, lacked common sense, scorned Russia, and adored Prussia (which earned him many detractors). Catherine, neglected by Peter, studied politics and philosophy while gaining allies for herself. In 1762, she led a coup d'état against Peter, who had become Emperor and was thoroughly disdained.
With Peter out of the way, Catherine set to work on improving and modernizing Russia. Under her, the empire expanded, improved administration, and was revitalized with her humanitarian ideals, although she was ruthless when threatened.
In July 1796, she suffered a stroke in her powder room and died in bed the following day.
Catherine the Great, while known for her romances, did not die during intercourse with a stallion; the French made this up to discredit a woman of power.
While Catherine had twelve lovers in her lifetime, this was tame for an aristocrat of that time.
The great love of Catherine's life was Prince Grigory Potemkin (1739-1791); he was her military leader and her equal intellectually, politically, and socially. She called him "My Tiger", "My Cossack", "My Golden Pheasant".
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What people say when they couldn't care less about what you just said.
Person man: I really like ___________ !
Triangle man: Hey, that's great.
A sarcastic phrase used when, upon being interested in something somebody has to say you find out immediately that their tale is utterly boring and going nowhere. Often affixed to the end of the phrase is the name of a local newspaper and the date in which everyone might be able to read said boring tale.
Aaron: "... and so yeah after that we uh went to...."
Gareth: "Great story mate, I'm sure I'll read about it in The Age tomorrow"
An interjection used by Dr. Doc Brownbutt when talking to Marty McButt.
"Great butt! We need to go back in time and find a buttress before all the butt tubs are gone!"
Great grandmother I'd like to fuck.
"Bro let's go to the nursing home and lure out great gilfs ;)."
When your brother marries your great grandma
Here's an example: DON'T FUCKING DO IT. The Great Grandbrother is a disgusting thing.
One who possesses magical powers and especially sandwich making skills. Commonly not bred for intelligence in the common sense department although very elusive in this area.
The Great Frodini made us master sandwiches last Saturday!