To take an obviously generalized observation and criticize it as if it were an incorrect literal statement. This can dull the point someone is trying to make.
by thecolourbleu September 13, 2010
The shirt worn by Benedict Cumberbatch in the BBC show Sherlock. First seen in the unaired pilot, then again in The Great Game
by OragamiSauce December 12, 2012
The seductively deep purple shirt that adorns the ever so beautiful torso of Sherlock Holmes ; renowned for sending all who gaze upon it into the throes of blind lust regardless of gender or sexual orientation; a potent aphrodisiac.
It's first appearance is in "The Great Game", the third episode of BBC's "Sherlock" starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.
It's first appearance is in "The Great Game", the third episode of BBC's "Sherlock" starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.
"Please, just one button pop off, at least one...or two..." - A cumberbitch on the purple shirt of sex
by Irene A. (ConfettiJessie) April 19, 2011
This shirt is a particular piece of clothing worn by Benedict Cumberbatch's adaptation of Sherlock Holmes. The shirt is a piece that looks particularly good on him, leading many of the fandom to believe it's his "pulling" shirt - ergo; when he wears it when he wants/ is likely to get sex (usually from/ with his friend John Watson).
by S. Moffat January 11, 2012
by Lionsie August 8, 2017
The most cleverly disguised criminal in the history of the world. That is, the world created by Cyanide & Happiness.
Usually wears purple shirts, sometimes multiple as a disguise.
Usually wears purple shirts, sometimes multiple as a disguise.
1: "Argh, the purple-shirted eye-stabber!"
2: "Relax dude, it's just a Halloween costume"
1: *leaves*
2: *Takes of purple shirt to reveal another purple shirt*
2: "Relax dude, it's just a Halloween costume"
1: *leaves*
2: *Takes of purple shirt to reveal another purple shirt*
by NightWind November 7, 2010