Doctor Whom's definitions

pisstake

A satire, parody, or mockery.

"Look at this scary fundamentalist Web site. I can't believe that anyone would say such things and mean them." "They don't. It's obviously a pisstake."

by Doctor Whom December 23, 2005

Condo Canyon

A neighborhood made up mostly or entirely of high-rise residential buildings, so called because the buildings along both sides of a major street resemble the walls of a canyon.

The West End used to be single-family houses; now, with all of the development, it's turned into Condo Canyon.

by Doctor Whom May 26, 2005

conservonics

From conservative + ebonics, this term is used on various Internet fora to describe a perceived conservative tendency to call things the exact opposite of what they are.

"I support the Republican Party because it stands for less government, a strong dollar, fiscal responsibility, and equal rights, not special rights." "Oh, you're speaking conservonics, right?"

by Doctor Whom June 5, 2005

IPU

An abbreviation for Invisible Pink Unicorn, common in Internet discussion fora.

Faith tells us that the IPU is pink. Logic tells us that the IPU is invisible, since we cannot see Her.

by Doctor Whom May 25, 2005

If only

A retort that means, "What you've just said is plainly not true, although I certainly wish it were."

"I'm never going to call or e-mail you again." "If only!"

"Aren't you worried about the Republicans? Once they get into office, they'll reduce the size of government." "If only!"

by Doctor Whom August 3, 2005

famous for being famous

(adj.) famous for no particular reason and especially for no reason having to do with that person's talent or accomplishments

"What exactly has Paris Hilton done to deserve all of this media attention?"

"She doesn't have to have done anything. She's famous for being famous."

by Doctor Whom December 31, 2008

irony meter

A mythical device often mentioned on Internet discussion fora, the irony meter is a device for measuring unintentional irony. It is best known for breaking or exploding when the irony becomes too strong.

That politician's speech last night caused sparks to shoot out of my irony meter.

by Doctor Whom October 31, 2005