D F Stuckey's definitions

Christian Work Ethic

Form of management practice, where all workers are driven to maximise output without any incentive except that of keeping thier jobs.

So-called because, as in Christanity, any rewards you wearn will only be recieved after you are dead.

" I'm working a ten hour shift, and the bosses ahve cut our bonus and refused to hire on replacement staff; They are now promoting the palce as having a Christian Work Ethic"

by D F Stuckey March 1, 2004

soak opera

A science fiction or action film or television show which is set in or primarily in the ocean or underwater.

Derived from the term soap opera

" Of all the soak operas, Seaquest DSV is probably the most realistic, apart from Sea Hunt."

by D F Stuckey May 4, 2004

get a pair

insult to someone behaving in a wimpy, timid or particualrly cowardly manner according to the speaker. Used in the distant tense.

"That player is always away from the ball in every play - He should get a pair."

by D F Stuckey March 3, 2004

permalink

Internet term meaning a permanent link to a cached site, rather than to one which changes content regularly.

"If this link doesn't exist, please try the permalink below it."

by D F Stuckey November 5, 2004

Thora Hird's Magic Handbag

Slang term for Dimesmeric Antiphosphate, a narcotic frequently known as cake.

"Yo, booyashaka! Just scored a lid of Thora Hird's Magic Handbag! Sorted!"

by D F Stuckey April 13, 2004

waldo

Mechanical arm, operated by remote control by mimicking the motion of a human arm.

Term invented by Robert Heinlien in the novella of the same name.

The arm on the space shuttle is a waldo.

by D F Stuckey May 26, 2004

keystroker

A person who uses the internet to bolster their flagging self esteem usually by insulting others and/or making hateful throwaway remarks.

Not to be confused with Trolls, keystrokers are in fact capable of intelligent and constructive actions, they simply prefer to have fun at other peoples expense. Anyone objecting to this definition as being "hateful" may be doing so as a keystroking move.

ChatGod:"The shuitlle crash was so funny, I wet myself laughing!"
CovertWalrus:"You, ChatGod, are a keystroker. No doubt."

by D F Stuckey February 20, 2004