Doctor Whom's definitions

EAC

An abbreviation for Evil Atheist Conspiracy, popular on Internet discussion fora.

"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 February 19, 2008

instant native

someone who has only recently moved to an area and yet already considers her/himself (usually wrongly) to have a long-term resident's familiarity with that area

"I'm in town for a summer internship, so I know for a fact that there's no night life along U Street." "Instant native, just add short-term lease."

by Doctor Whom June 11, 2006

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

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

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