Joe Iron's definitions

Yawho

A number that is a 1 followed by a double googol of zeros.

I got my credit card bill, it was almost a yawho.

by Joe Iron February 9, 2008

Maverak

A nickname used by Ford Automobile Collectors for the 2 door version of Ford Maverick with the optional 302 V8 of the early 70s. One of the quicker cars of the early 70s. The nickname is derived from the similiarly performing but more expensive Maserati Merak. The Merak was produced from 1974-1982.

I just dusted a Trans Am with the Maverak.

by Joe Iron June 7, 2007

Guardian of the Center of the Universe

A homeless man who sat in the corner booth of the white castles at the intersection of 119th Street and Indianapolis Blvd in Whiting, IN from the 1970s to 1990s. Do to its proximity to Chicago, during the 1930s this intersection was one of the busiest intersections in the country. There was once the architectural landmark of the Illiana Hotel but it was demolished during the early 90s. The only remenant of its long vibrant history is aforementioned White Castles

I saw The Guardian of the Center of the Universe, he sure got old.

I heard The Guardian of the Center of the Universe used to work in a steel mill.

I heard the Guardian of the Center of the Universe died.

by Joe Iron January 21, 2008

Exciting Whiting

A sarcastic nickname for Whiting, Indiana. It has to do with the non-stop cruising on 119th Street that was commonplace in the 1970s.

Let's go to Exciting Whiting.

by Joe Iron August 13, 2007

chicamobile

A girl's car. An automobile specifically designed to be driven and owned by girls. Usually small and easy to park.

My brother was going to buy a Honda Fit but my dad told him it was a chicamobile and talked him out of it.

by Joe Iron March 16, 2008

Five Points

This nickname from at least the 1960's for the intersection of Calumet Ave, Indianapolis Blvd and 114th St in Whiting, Indiana. The reason for the nickname is there are five intersections meeting at that point.

There was another shooting down at the bar by Five Points.

I wrecked the Delta when I spun out and hit the fence down at Five Points.

by Joe Iron March 16, 2008

Coffin

A regular automobile such as a Honda Accord or a Toyota Camry. The name refers not to the safety of the car but to the fact that the people driving them don't really live. They are already dead.

My mom wanted to buy a coffin but my dad would let her.

by Joe Iron February 16, 2008