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Glossary of terms

Latest entry (in a manner of speaking) delivered on Sunday, September 26, 2010

Term:
Helium
Clarification:
Journalistic shorthand for falsetto, grating when overused (esp. continually)
Related terms:
Tiny Tim, castrato, moletastic
Quote:
'Don't think much or yours, matey'
Historical use:
Vatican choirs, Viennese Boy Choir, Island Records
 
Term:
Kray
Clarification:
Demented gangster-like Californian twins, originating from Squatney, E London, ruled the 70s London glam-pop scene with reign of terror and intimidation
Related terms:
Pelvis, hat-stand, sign here, squeak, fish, sidekick, moletastic
Quote:
'Believe me, this will hurt you more than it hurts me'
Historical use:
Were responsible for creation of Spandau Ballet in mid 80s, also many other twin boy-bands and poofs
 
Term:
Moletastic
Clarification:
Expression of recognition of mole-related components in a given environment. Example environments might include audio, dunghill, zoological garden
Related terms:
Squeak, helium, fish, Kray, sycophant
Quote:
"A mole in time saves cash"
Historical use:
No significant mole use has been recorded in history
 
Term:
Sidekick
Clarification:
One condemned to perpetual 'also-ran' status, wise enough to perceive allotted role and to function as witting feed-person
Related terms:
Sycophant, didn't even sign the contract, un-person, Orwell
Quote:
'And where is that guitar now, Todd?', 'Can I get you something?'
Historical use:
'That band with Hitler on the keyboards?'
 
 

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