gooberliberation's definitions

CSI effect

The CSI effect is a phenomenon that now frustrates the american legal system. Prospective jurors are beginning to have unrealistic expectations of forensic technique and expect airtight cases with slam-dunk convictions. While television makes things look easy(as always), the fact is, that forensic science involves excruciatingly long procedures(DNA testing takes days/weeks, not hours to do) and don't always produce conclusive results. Experts blame the popularity of the the television shows Law and Order and CSI(hence the name). The CSI effect also applies to criminals who attempt to cover up their crimes by countering techniques seen on television, such as shaving off body hair to prevent leaving DNA.

A possible sign of the CSI effect: American universities are experiencing a sharp increase in students studying forensic science. However, this may be as much due to the publicity of the OJ Simpson and Scott Peterson murder trials

by gooberliberation January 2, 2006

Fizzy Karen

A mixed drink consisting of Smirnoff twisted or similar mild malt beverage mixed with freshly cut watermelon juice. Named after a treehugger who suggested the mixture to remedy the nasty flavor of Black Cherry Smirnoff.

Serve on ice.

Fizzy Karens are not only perfect for lightweights because of the flavor and low alcohol content, but theyre also PIIIINK!!!!

by gooberliberation July 23, 2006

737

A neat little airliner made by boeing that is 9.55 times better looking than anything airbus has ever made(its a scientific fact). That said, the B-737 is the most produced airliner ever, with nearly 5000 built so far(and over a thousand on order). While the basic design dates back to the late 1960s, the 737 has been continuously built in dozens of variants and upgrades. Recently(2005), the 737 was selected as the basis for the US navy's new P-8 patrol plane(also the australian millitary's wedgetail). The Boeing Y1 is expected to be its eventual successor.

The Airbus A320 is a gameboy with wings compared to the 737.

by gooberliberation January 5, 2006

Party

An alternate definition of party:

A polite euphemism for a session of sexual activity, usually spoken by prostitutes, call girls, etc.

Hey, you guys wanna party?
These girls are ready for ya if you ever want a party.
Last week, I did 12 parties.

by gooberliberation January 31, 2006

mook

A term coined by Douglas Rushkoff in an episode of PBS's "Frontline" entitled "The Merchants of Cool." Mooks are archetypal young males(teens-early 20s) who act like moronic boneheads. They are self centered simpletons who live a drunken frat-boy lifestyle(or are frat-boys). Examples can be found anytime someone watches "Jackass." Rushkoff claimed that the media glorifies this ideal and stifles natural self expression, however, some people might argue teenage boys have always acted like morons(its actually a long-standing stereotype). Nonetheless, standardized conformist dumbass-culture behind a veneer of exhuberance is a scary notion indeed.

Opposite of Mooks are Midriffs; oxymoronic innocent skanks who are modeled after Britney Spears.

Although everyone likes to blame Jackass, anyone on that show is a model Mook.

by gooberliberation December 28, 2005

Miata

A car preferred by middle aged women when they have their own mid-life crisis of sorts.

It handles pretty well too.

My mom got sick of the toyota and got a Miata because she wanted something cute and sporty.

by gooberliberation March 18, 2006

corolla dent

75% of late model Toyota Corollas(many Camrys too) have a huge superficial dent in the rear bumper, consistent with backing into a post.

Although such dents are common among cars with new drivers(who often drive corollas), it might as well be a factory option.

Thank goodness I already have a Corolla Dent! Now I won't feel so bad when I bang up my car for the first time.

by gooberliberation March 18, 2006