New English's definitions

Transition Era

Also simply called the "Transition", this is the time period between the 80s and 90s, from 1989 to 1991, possibly very early 1992. This corresponds with the administration of George Bush. The Cold War was over, but the 90s had not started yet since Bill Clinton was not yet in office. Cartoons of the time period were Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (along with their live-action movies) at the height of their popularity, the Nicktoons like Dough, Ren and Stimpy,and Rugrats, Captain Planet, and the latest Super Mario brothers cartoons to name a few. USA's cartoon express was still stubbornly hanging on though. This was also when music made a change from the 80s "hair bands" to the Seattle Sound and the grunge scene. Hip hop and rap were becoming more mainstream. The fashion was somewhat of a hybrid with 80s and 90s, neon colors remaining popular. This is also the same time that The Simpsonsfull length episodes premiered on the young FOX Network.

The Transition Era was awkward for all involved due to the drastic changes that occured. This has not occured before and so far not since.

by New English December 29, 2008

Tall Kitty

This is when a cat stretches and arches its back very high.

After waking up from a nap the cat did tall kitty.

by New English April 11, 2009

holiday movie season

These are the movies released during the holiday season. They usually are released from about the second week of November to the third week of December, sometimes even on Christmas Day. These movies are usually family-friendly (and often holiday-themed) movies but may also be movies that are Oscar-worthy. This and the summer blockbuster season are the two most important in Hollywood.

Family-friendly movies such as those in the "Harry Potter" and "Chronicles of Narnia" movies are released during the holiday movie season. Oscar winners like "Titanic" are also released at this time.

by New English December 14, 2009

poop

This is what it is called when people who have a litter of kids have more. This is true when they cannot support them themselves but rely on welfare to support them. These families are called breeder families.

Both parents were unemployed and they had four kids but they went ahead and pooped out another.

by New English May 3, 2009

Summer Blockbuster

a movie released between about the middle of May through about the middle of August. These are usually big-budget movies, often sci-fi and action. Usually they are rated PG-13 so as not to be seen as childish but not to exclude the teenagers who are out of school and can't get into R-rated movies yet.

Jaws is often thought of as the first summer blockbuster.

by New English March 1, 2010

Dead Kitty

This is when a cat lays on its back and looks dead while it is in a deep sleep.

The cat was doing dead kitty in the sun outside.

by New English April 11, 2009

Vulgaria

A neighborhood of McMansions.

A new snob hill

Many cities have new neighborhoods that are nothing more than a a Vulgaria.

by New English December 17, 2008