8 definitions by dbrow127
(n.) a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The largest church to be established in America, therefore known as the "American Religion", it is a world wide church with over 13 million members across the globe. "Mormonism" is a branch of Christianity, and consider the Holy Bible and the Book of Mormon to be it's primary religious texts. The LDS (or Mormon) church is centered around the family unit, and it's purpose is to help people to return to a Heaven and a Heavenly Father there who created all of humanity, to leave for eternity with their families and at God's side. This is achieved by following the teachings of Heavenly Father (God), which were taught by Jesus Christ, the prophets of Biblical times, and the prophets of the LDS church in these latter days.
The LDS church is most commonly known for it's high moral code, which includes:
-Honoring the laws of the land
-No consumption of alcohol, tobacco, tea, coffee, or anything that takes away the agency (the greatest gift of God to his children) of man on this Earth. (these are believed to take away your agency because they are addictive)
-Complete sexual chastity until marriage, including any sexual behaviors such as pornography, masturbation, and sexual contact.
-Protection of your body as a holy temple, which includes abstaining from any illegal drug use, tattoos, more than 1 set of ear piercings for women, dressing modestly, and not consuming alcohol, tobacco, coffee or tea.
The LDS church is most commonly known for it's high moral code, which includes:
-Honoring the laws of the land
-No consumption of alcohol, tobacco, tea, coffee, or anything that takes away the agency (the greatest gift of God to his children) of man on this Earth. (these are believed to take away your agency because they are addictive)
-Complete sexual chastity until marriage, including any sexual behaviors such as pornography, masturbation, and sexual contact.
-Protection of your body as a holy temple, which includes abstaining from any illegal drug use, tattoos, more than 1 set of ear piercings for women, dressing modestly, and not consuming alcohol, tobacco, coffee or tea.
Do you want to know what Mormon's actually believe in, not rumors and myths? Go to mormon.org for the answers!
by dbrow127 December 3, 2010
A word my wife made up and is now proclaiming to be a real word. So didadation is the process of creating words that did not previously exist....at least until someone tells me what the real word for that is.
by dbrow127 March 18, 2015
A nickname or "Berklee-ism" for the Berklee College of Music, in Boston, MA.
The phrase was coined by Ear Training guru Mitch Harpers, who is one of Berklee's textbook writers and a distinguished professor at the renowned music institution.
It's a phrase that can be used as a "positive-negative" name for the school, such as "bad" or "wicked" are used in modern American speech, but most often is used in endearing frustration attributed towards the quirks that come with attending a world-class music conservatory; the reasoning behind the statement is often given by students regarding staff members: "Just because you are a good musician, doesn't mean you are a good administrator".
The phrase was coined by Ear Training guru Mitch Harpers, who is one of Berklee's textbook writers and a distinguished professor at the renowned music institution.
It's a phrase that can be used as a "positive-negative" name for the school, such as "bad" or "wicked" are used in modern American speech, but most often is used in endearing frustration attributed towards the quirks that come with attending a world-class music conservatory; the reasoning behind the statement is often given by students regarding staff members: "Just because you are a good musician, doesn't mean you are a good administrator".
by dbrow127 March 11, 2011
A slang synonym for the president of the United States used by cynical observers of the American political system (not applicable to Barack Obama). The term mocks the near-celebrity status that comes with position of leader of the free world.
by dbrow127 May 28, 2011
n. A woman's staunch dedication to abstinence before marriage, or a reference to her "enrollment" in the Iron Hymen program.
n. A parody website, URL ironhymen.com, sister site to sexisforfags.com, perpetrating to be part of the White House's Youth Purity office. It lists an oath that one must take and follow to stay abstinent until marriage. They also sell cool t-shirts.
n. A parody website, URL ironhymen.com, sister site to sexisforfags.com, perpetrating to be part of the White House's Youth Purity office. It lists an oath that one must take and follow to stay abstinent until marriage. They also sell cool t-shirts.
by dbrow127 March 14, 2011
This phrase is mostly commonly found at the end of every broadcast of "The Daily Show", with Jon Stewart saying the tag line after the last commercial break, and throwing up a short video clip before the end credits.
A moment of Zen is something which inspires in the same reaction as does contemplating Zen koans does.
In Zen practice, deliberately irrational statements are sometimes used in Zen to jar persons into realizing the limits of the common uses of the intellect. One well-known example is, “What is the sound of one hand clapping?”.
Either of these instances can be applied to Jon's "moment of Zen", which often depicts political figures making fools of themselves, or satirizing the American public in general, so the epiphany can come from the realization of the satire, or the realization of how some people are just really, really stupid.
A moment of Zen is something which inspires in the same reaction as does contemplating Zen koans does.
In Zen practice, deliberately irrational statements are sometimes used in Zen to jar persons into realizing the limits of the common uses of the intellect. One well-known example is, “What is the sound of one hand clapping?”.
Either of these instances can be applied to Jon's "moment of Zen", which often depicts political figures making fools of themselves, or satirizing the American public in general, so the epiphany can come from the realization of the satire, or the realization of how some people are just really, really stupid.
"Here it is folks, your moment of Zen!"
(clip appears onscreen of Italian Prime Minister talking about "bunga-bunga" parties, and the news correspondant realizing he means orgies)
(clip appears onscreen of Italian Prime Minister talking about "bunga-bunga" parties, and the news correspondant realizing he means orgies)
by dbrow127 February 19, 2011
A British Army term, slang for using one bullet of a sniper rifle to kill two men.
The term comes from the 1990 film Quigley Down Under in which the hero, played by Tom Selleck, uses an old Sharps rifle to devastating effect.
The term comes from the 1990 film Quigley Down Under in which the hero, played by Tom Selleck, uses an old Sharps rifle to devastating effect.
While Rifleman Osmand was stationed in the sandbox, he did a Quigley on two escaping Taliban riding a motorcycle.
by dbrow127 March 14, 2011