Kate Sjostrand's definitions

smokey room

Ambiguous location where long-reaching political decisions are said to be made, such as determining political candidates after a caucus. The term can also be used to suggest political or other improprieties, but almost always has corrupt undertones.

Ted: Can you believe Hillary still won the primary after the record turnout for Obama?

Ralph: Yeah, tell me that decision wasn't made in a smokey room.

by Kate Sjostrand February 20, 2008

postgame

after, subsequent, later than, or following after a game. It is a time marked by alcohol consumption, both in celebration and in depressive anxiety resulting from loss, depending upon which team you are on or support.

Ted: Man, that was one hell of a game. Did you see that pass?

Ralph: Yeah, I saw it. It'll be flashing behind my eyes for the remainder of postgame when I'm drowning my sorrow in suds.

by Kate Sjostrand April 5, 2008

Counting

The incremental process that we teach to our 3 year olds so that they know how to accurately articulate the number of desired cookies. Counting is sometimes used to achieve an election result, but more often is seen in the private sector as a mechanism of identifying the millionth product sold by a given manufacturer.

Ted: How did they figure out who bought the billionth McDonald's cheeseburger?

Ralph: They were counting.

by Kate Sjostrand February 14, 2008

Disneyland Dad

Term used to describe the role that some divorced fathers fulfill, whereby they tend their biological children during certain prescribed times during the year (much like a vacation) rather than be a father full time.

Maria: You can take the children weekends during the summer.

Ted: No way! I'm not going to be a Disneyland Dad!

by Kate Sjostrand February 20, 2008

road wood

An erection caused from vibrations felt while riding in a car, (typically in a male).

Ted: Dude, I have to stop and get some coffee. You comin in?

Ralph: No, I think I'll hit the head, I've got some road wood that I gotta kill.

by Kate Sjostrand February 20, 2008

panties

A word used to challenge another's masculinity, especially when drinking coffee.

Ted: Would you like a cup of coffee?

Ralph: Sure.

Upon receiving the cup, Ralph starts putting sugar and cream into his coffee.

Ted: Would you like some panties with that coffee?

by Kate Sjostrand February 20, 2008

Plato

A phalange cut presumedly from the foot of a corpse and worn around one’s neck with common household string. It is primarily worn for luck, as it serves no apparent utilitarian purpose.

Ted: Dude, is that a real toe around your neck?

Ralph: No, it's a Plato that I wear primarily for luck.

by Kate Sjostrand April 5, 2008