RehabbedMacAddict's definitions

first person filming

n. ger. Filming such that the video result looks as if it were done through the eyes of the person filming it.

We used first person filming in a tribute movie to the Exies for their new album -- it made the project pretty damn hard.

by RehabbedMacAddict July 17, 2009

the position has been filled

decl. Innuendo given to a job applicant that s/he is under-qualified and will not be hired, despite the fact that nobody else before the applicant had by then previously chosen for the position.

It's amazing how I've sent my resume to several different startups and other larger companies -- And they all tell me that the position has been filled ... even with the job posting still kept up!!

by RehabbedMacAddict October 17, 2009

inbox depression

n. A dysphoric state of mind that occurs after one looks into one's email inbox with great anticipation of something, only to feel rejected that nobody has sent the individual a particular email.

I had a major case of inbox depression going on for months as I waited for med school admission notifications to come in.

by RehabbedMacAddict October 17, 2009

Bayhpartisan

adj. Describing very moderate, sensible views, socially progressive and fiscally conservative, as well as those who hold such views.

etym. Pun on the word "bipartisan", and named after the moderate Democrat Evan Bayh, former Indiana governor and current Indiana senator.

Vice President Joe Biden seems to be fairly Bayhpartisan given his moderate and sensible views on several issues. This is probably why President Barack Obama selected him as his running mate in 2008.

by RehabbedMacAddict November 3, 2009

Morissettian irony

Something that is ironic only by virtue of the fact that it is considered ironic when it is in fact, not; when an event is in fact a coincidence but instead is passed off as irony.

The fact that it rained on your wedding day is Morissettian irony, because you thought it was ironic, but it really wasn't.

by RehabbedMacAddict July 15, 2006

frist

v. To constantly change one's views on 'hot-button' political issues in order to satisfy the voter contingent. The purpose of this is generally to gain favor for a bid in an important election.

etym. Named after Sen. Bill Frist, who changed his opinion on stem-cell research in order to align more with that of the public's.

A lot of people would retrospectively accuse John Kerry of fristing during the 2004 election campaign.

by RehabbedMacAddict June 17, 2006

frist

v. To give an opinion that one is not fully qualified to give.

Yeah, my bank lawyer suggested that I try and sue the hospital for malpractice when I got an infection after my surgery. I don't know if I'm going to believe her, since it seemed like she was totally fristing.

by RehabbedMacAddict June 17, 2006