Guido1's definitions

air mouse

An expensive wireless computer mouse that does not need a mouse pad or be in contact with any surface. Can be operated in a manner similar to the Wii Nunchuck.

The first time I saw someone use an air mouse, it almost blew my mind.

by Guido1 April 6, 2010

Astroturfing

"Astroturfing" is the act of trying to boost one's image online with fake comments, paid-for reviews, made-up claims and testimonials.

The GOP, Palin, and Cheney, are getting pretty good at astroturfing.

by Guido1 March 26, 2010

moosify

To ad a macho or male gender twist to a concept or action: to garner appeal among men or gender biased groups.

Sarah Palin is the is the mother of all moosify comments.

by Guido1 March 26, 2010

to ad

Action verb: to advertise, as to expose to view by sight or cognitively.

So, yeah, I went on ebay to ad my old computer.

by Guido1 March 26, 2010

short-timer's syndrome

Originally dating back to the Vietnam War. When one's rotation date (leave the country) was near, one lost focus on still being a soldier, and became a liability instead of an asset. Also, the period of time at the end of the 12th grade, when one has already been accepted into a college or the military, and is just waiting for the Senior Prom and Graduation ceremonies.

I wonder if Simon Cowell is getting short-timer's syndrome on American Idol?

by Guido1 March 11, 2010

non-human persons

Thomas I. White of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics and Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles :

"Like humans, dolphins appear to be self-conscious, unique individuals with distinctive personalities, memories and a sense of self, who are vulnerable to a wide range of physical and emotional pain and harm, and who have the power to reflect upon and choose their actions."

To truly be at the "top" of the animal kingdom; then surely it is incumbent upon us to recognize non-human persons.

by Guido1 February 24, 2010

god syndrome

A person, by whose actions or words, implies; implicitly or explicitly that they are godlike or know the mind or will of God.

Be very careful when in engaging in meaningful dialogue
not to fall into the god syndrome trap.

by Guido1 February 24, 2010