Doctor Whom's definitions

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

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

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

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

Evil Atheist Conspiracy

The Evil Atheist Conspiracy, or EAC, is a satire of the views that many believers hold regarding atheists. According to the story, the EAC plans to conquer the world, persecute Christians, and abolish everything good. Comments on the EAC frequently involve black helicopters, mind-control rays, and members' duty to deny the existence of the EAC.

"The newspaper printed my letter to the editor on the Establishment Clause." "Excellent work. Your commendation will soon arrive from Evil Atheist Conspiracy HQ by black helicopter -- or at least it would if the EAC existed."

by Doctor Whom November 3, 2005

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

famous for being famous

famous with no discernible justification; having a fame that feeds solely on itself rather than any talent or other personal merit

"What's that person known for?"

"Does it matter? He's famous for being famous."

by Doctor Whom February 22, 2008