fire possum

fahyuh r POS-uh m

Noun

A man, or someone claiming to be a man, who suggests that he and other men should gather and have an outdoor fire (i.e., in a fire pit or outdoor fireplace) and consume alcoholic beverages. After receiving agreement from the group and prior to the fire being lit, the fire possum ceases communicating with the group. Thus he will play possum prior to the lighting of the fire and kills the event.

A fire possum will often be heard claiming the next day “I no gay?!” Closely related to an Irish Goodbye and clairavoidance.

Ernie sent up a flare that we should come over for some whiskey and fire, but as usual, he turned into a fire possum and no fun was had...