Note to the reader, these terms are taken from various incidents over the years, involving family in Missouri. Some terms are linked to incidents with only two participants, so not all terms will resonate with all family members. Heck, to tell the truth most of the following are Nick related....
Self-Centering Wad Knot: A rogue knot in a ski rope or other work rope, resulting from errors in tying a 'real' knot, or the result of a tangle etc.
Non-Bender: Originally denoting the condition of an overweight water-skier, tightly strapped into a life vest and unable to actually put on a ski, can be used to describe any rigid object.
Brisket Stupor: Near coma-like condition resulting from ingestion of large quantities of succulent beef.
Soporific Torpor: See "brisket stupor" above.
"The Ribs Are Coming": You had to be there.
Dig a Trench: Refers to historic sleep deprivation incident, near the end of which participants were assigned task of digging a shallow trench through the rocky ozark mountain soil. In subsequent re-tellings, tool(s) used to dig the trench have become increasingly inadequate. Currently we are down to "a rusty spoon with no handle".
The Van In The Valley Of The Shadow Of The Sunflower: Poetic turn of phrase blurted out during road trip for no good reason. Ummm... you had to be there.
Jungle Boots & Sweatpants: Proposed television series inspired by cutting edge wardrobe choice of Nick.
Cheetah Cow: Hypothetical animal discussed after remarkable field observation of ordinary cow running faster than any cow has ever run before.
"Drop It In Tha Mud": Warning cry about.....dropping stuff in the mud. (Since original incident, no mud is actually required to trigger the warning.)
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"A Van In The Valley Of The Shadow Of The Sunflower" (an attempt is made at this time to inhale, briefly, through an allergy-clogged nose, resulting in a squeaky, pathetic little yelp)
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