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    1. 04-27-2008 02:49 AM #1
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      Word of the Day

      os·si·fy
      –verb (used with object)
      1. to convert into or cause to harden like bone.
      –verb (used without object)
      2. to become bone or harden like bone.
      3. to become rigid or inflexible in habits, attitudes, opinions, etc.: a young man who began to ossify right after college.

      Such as: The elderly WWII veteran's disparaging views of the japanese ossified through his years in the military (I think that's the right use of the word)

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    2. 04-27-2008 02:56 AM #2
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      Jdeadevil
      --Noun

      1. You say it subconciously when you hurt yourself
      2. You say it when you need help
      3. You say it when you can't do your work
      4. You say it when you're in your bed
      5. You say it when you find a beautiful place
      6. You say it when you see nice food
      7. You say it when you see a nice drink
      8. You say it when you've bought something new
      9. You say it in the bath
      10. You say it when you're dancing
      11. You google it and get loads of results
      12. [See, "Awesome"]

      "He who is the cause of someone else becoming powerful is the agent of his own destruction" - Ezio Auditore da Firenze (1459 - 1524)

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    3. 04-27-2008 06:40 AM #3
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      xXSomeGuyXx (n), (adj), (v)
      - When one posts a new useless thread
      - An awesome guy whose friends with Awesome (See: JDeadevil), an Admin, an Asian guy, and GA. Oh, and O'.
      - Generally is used to describe anything that is usually deserving of teh lulz.
      Ex.
      1. ZOMG, that is so xXSomeGuyXx!!!

      Hey guys, I'm back. Feels good man
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    4. 04-27-2008 08:24 AM #4
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      fa-ce-tious adjective


      1. joking or jesting, often inappropriately: waggish <just being facetious>
      2. meant to be humorous or funny: not serious <a facetious remark>

      — fa-ce-tious-ly adverb
      — fa-ce-tious-ness noun
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    5. 04-27-2008 08:35 AM #5
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      Discworld
      –noun
      1. The greatest series of books ever written. Author is Terry Pratchett.
      -noun
      2. The world on which aforesaid books are set. Is carried through space on the back of a giant turtle and four giant elephants.
      A turd with a bullet in it ain't exactly 5 O'Clock News Ray
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    6. 04-27-2008 09:00 AM #6
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      Quote Originally Posted by Kiza View Post
      Discworld
      –noun
      1. The greatest series of books ever written. Author is Terry Pratchett.
      -noun
      2. The world on which aforesaid books are set. Is carried through space on the back of a giant turtle and four giant elephants.
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    7. 04-27-2008 09:15 AM #7
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      Cloud
      -pro-noun
      1. That which is.
      -noun
      2. That which was; will be.
      -noun
      3. That which floats.
      You merely have to change your point of view slightly, and then that glass will sparkle when it reflects the light.
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    8. 04-27-2008 12:45 PM #8
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      Quote Originally Posted by Man of Steel View Post
      You don't have to bow . . .
      A turd with a bullet in it ain't exactly 5 O'Clock News Ray
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    9. 04-27-2008 11:45 PM #9
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      It was the closest smiley I could find to a Klatchian shoe-shiner stealing all your change in Ankh-Morpork.
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    10. 04-27-2008 11:58 PM #10
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      Well, while we are here...

      wa'sup
      noun
      1. A common American greeting
      2. God
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    11. 04-28-2008 07:12 AM #11
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      Quote Originally Posted by Man of Steel View Post
      It was the closest smiley I could find to a Klatchian shoe-shiner stealing all your change in Ankh-Morpork.
      Discworld rocks so much.
      A turd with a bullet in it ain't exactly 5 O'Clock News Ray
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    12. 04-29-2008 04:56 AM #12
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      Quote Originally Posted by Kiza View Post
      Discworld rocks so much.
      I am seriously digging the Vimes avatar!
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    13. 04-29-2008 07:18 AM #13
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      Quote Originally Posted by Man of Steel View Post
      I am seriously digging the Vimes avatar!
      Thank you! Also, sorry for the thread-jacking wasup.
      A turd with a bullet in it ain't exactly 5 O'Clock News Ray
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    14. 04-29-2008 11:23 PM #14
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      No problem, that's what happens at a forum. If a thread deserves to stay on track then it will
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