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STUNT ONE WEEK "We thought it was great, just hilarious. I'd heard stuff like that before from Ed, 'cause every night onstage he busts out improvised raps that are quite similar to that. That's the idea of the song; Ed was trying to write a serious song and Steve just said 'Look, go and write. Improvise. Do what you do onstage.' And the result was "One Week." We loved it right off the bat." --Tyler Stewart Hoodwink: v.t. 1. to deceive or trick. 2. Archaic. to blindfold. 3. Obs. to cover or hide. Aquaman: Arthur Curry Orin - Comic book character from DC Comics. Aquaman is protector of the seas and king of Poseidonis. His superhuman strength includes super dense body mass withstanding deep sea pressure, the telepathic ability to communicate with sea life, and a cybernetically controlled left hand with the ability to change shape. Sushi: n. a Japanese dish of bite-sized cakes of cold boiled rice flavored with rice vinegar and rolled in seaweed with or topped with raw fish, vegetables, or egg. Wasabi: n. 1. an Asian plant, Eutrema wasabi, of the mustard family. 2. the pungent root of this plant which can be grated and used as a condiment. LeAnn Rimes: Margaret Leann Rimes (1982) - Young artist who crashed onto the country music scene in 1996 at age fourteen, winning two Grammys and three Academy of Country Music Awards that year. Bert Kaempfert: Composer producer, and musician who started his career producing records for various artists, including the Beatles, and eventually switched his interests to composing and recording orchestral arrangements. His career spanned 21 years, throughout which, his music remained at the top of the American music charts. Vanilla: n. 1. any tropical climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla, bearing fruit yielding an extract used in flavoring food and in perfumery. 2. the fruit or bean of this orchid. 3. the extact of this fruit. adj. 4. containing or flavored with vanilla 5. ordinary or common place. Vertigo: n. 1. a disordered condition in which one feels oneself or one's surroundings whirling about. 2. the dizzying sensation caused by this. 3. a disease marked by vertigo. Waiver: n. 1. the intentional relinquishment of a right. 2. an express or written statement specifying this. Chickety China the Chinese Chicken... "That is a reference to Chickity Chaco, the Chocolate chicken as said by Busta Rhymes in the Tribe Called Quest song "Scenario" But it is also a reference to the Hong Kong Chickens which were contaminated and all had to be killed." --Steven Page X-Files: Television sci-fi drama in its sixth season. It chronicles Agents Mulder and Scully's investigations into the FBI's unsolved cases--called "X-Files" whose only solution involves paranormal or unexplained phenomenon. "We are indeed big X-files fans. We were hoping it would get us free tickets to the premiere of the movie but it did not work." --Steven Page Dans la maison: French. "in the house." Smoking Man: Refers to the X-Files character the Cigarette-Smoking Man (played by William B. Davis), whose presence warns of a shadowy government attempting to discredit Mulder and Scully. His involvement can be traced as far back as Mulder's father. Harrison Ford: (1942) Well renowned actor, notorious for his break-through role as Hans Solo in 1977 Star Wars. With over 43 movies to his credit in a career that spans over three decades, he is considered an American icon. Frantic: 1987 Roman Polanski film starring Harrison Ford, portraying a surgeon who's wife mysteriously vanishes. Sting: Matthew Gordon Sumner (1951) A versatile actor, musician, singer who rocked audiences in 1977 as the front man in popular trio The Police, famous for songs such as "Every Breath You Take." After the band's breakup, Sting has found continued global success as a solo artist. Tantric... Snickers, guaranteed to satisfy... One of America's favorite candy bars. A product of the M&M Mars Corporation, with a layer of peanuts, nugget, and caramel, Snickers really satisfies you. Kurasawa: (Akira Kurasawa) Japanese action film director who's influence over American film-making is growing, as many of his films have been redone over the past several years in Hollywood. The following BNL line likely comes from Kurasawa's "The Seven Samurai". Samurai: n. 1. a member of the hereditary warrior class. 2. a retainer of a daimyo (one of the great feudal lords of Japan who were vassals of the shogun). Golf clubs: n. 1. any of various long-handled clubs with wooden or metal heads, for hitting the ball in golf. 2. an organization of golf players or the facilities used by such organizations. Irons: n any of a series of nine iron-headed golf clubs having progressively sloped-back faces, used for driving or lofting the ball. Flyin' of the backswing... n. the movement backward of a racket, bat, etc., preparatory to a forward stroke or swing. Sailor Moon: Japanese Anime television show. Character: Leader of a female group of super-human warriors who reside on Earth and protect the solar system from evil. Boom anime babes... The strikingly beautiful women of Japanese Anime. IT'S ALL BEEN DONE Fall of Rome: The decline of the Roman empire. Religious revolution in the 16th century began with the reformation movement of the Catholic church, and blossomed into the Thirty Years War, in which the Protestant and Catholic forces of Europe collided. The Holy Roman Empire fell as a result of the war, which left Germany shattered, as France took over as the main political force in Europe. West Was Won: Chord: n. 1. a combination of usually three or more musical tones sounded simultaneously. --v.t. 2. to harmonize or voice with chords. The Price is Right: Television game show hosted by Bob Barker, now in it's 27th season. Well known for such games as Plinko, Magic Number, and Hit Me! LIGHT UP MY ROOM Hydrofield: Hydroelectric field a place pertaining to the generation & distribution of electricity derived from the energy of falling water or any other hydraulic source (din of the falls). Conduction: n. 1. a. the transfer of heat between to parts of a stationary system at different temperatures. b. CONDUCTIVITY (the property or power of conducting heat, electricity or sound). 2. the carrying of sound waves, electrons, heat, or nerve impulses by a nerve or other tissue. Pop: n. SODA POP (a carbonate, flavored, and sweetened soft drink.) Ice Cream: n. a frozen desert made with cream or milk, sugar, flavoring, and sometimes eggs. Tire: n. a ring or band of rubber, either solid or hollow and inflated, or of metal, placed over the rim of a wheel to provide traction or resistance to wear. I'LL BE THAT GIRL Pantyhose: n. a one-piece, skin-tight garment for women, combining panties and stockings. Clover: n. 1. any of various plants of the genus Trifolium of the legume family, having trifoliate leaves and dense flower heads, many species of which are cultivated as forage plants. 2. any of various plants of allied genera, as melilot. Eunuch: n. a castrated man, especially one formerly employed by Oriental rulers as a harem guard or palace official. LEAVE Apparitions: n. 1. a ghostly appearance of a person or thing. 2 something making a remarkable or incongruous appearance. 3. an act of becoming visible; appearance. ALCOHOL Alcohol: n. 1. a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid, produced by yeast fermentation of carbohydrates or, synthetically, by hydration of ethylene: used chiefly as a solvent and in beverages and medicines. 2. an intoxicating liquor containing this liquid. Health: n. 1. the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor. 2. soundness of body or mind; freedom from disease or ailment. 3. a polite or complimentary wish for a person's health, happiness, etc., especially as a toast. 4. vigor; vitality. Cafe Latte: Malibu: Coconut (flavored) rum. Malibu & Coke: Alcoholic beverage prepared with 1 can of cola, a slice of lemon, and 1 oz. of Malibu rum. Lemon juice adds taste, but isn't necessary. Is said to "take you to the Carribean Islands." Gin: n. an alcoholic liquor distilled or re-distilled with juniper berries, orange peel, or other flavorings. Tonic: (tonic water) n. carbonated water containing lemon, sweetener, and quinine, used as a mixer. Gin & Tonic: Alcoholic beverage comprised of 1.5 oz. of gin and 6.5 oz. tonic. Served in a high ball glass. Lemony flavor due to the tonic. Booze: n 1. any alcoholic drink, as whiskey. 2. a drinking out or spree. --v.t. 3. to drink alcoholic liquor, especially in excess. Self-abuse: n 1. to reproach or blame of oneself. 2. abuse of one's health. 3. MASTURBATION (the stimulation or manipulation of one's own genitals, especially to orgasm). CALL & ANSWER Make Amends: Idiom. to compensate, as for an injury, loss, or insult. Court: v.t. 1. to act so as to cause, lead to, or provoke: to court disaster. 2. to try to win the favor or good will of 3. to seek the affections of; woo. 4. too attempt to gain 5. to hold out inducements to; invite. --v.i. 6. to seek another's love; woo. Disaster: n. a calamitous event, especially one occurring suddently and causing great loss of life, damage, or hardship, as a flood, airplane crash, or business failure. 2. Obs. an unfavorable aspect of a star or planet. Exhume: v.t. 1. to dig (something buried, especially a dead body) out of the earth; disinter. 2. to revive or restore after neglect or a period of forgetting; bring to light. Fair: adj/adv. 1. free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice. 2. legitimately sought, done, given, etc.: proper under rules. IN THE CAR "I think most of us have had experience groping in the car when we were teenagers. But for me the song is about the details we use in songs and how they impact other people in their lives." --Steven Page Strawberries: n. the fruit of any stemless plant belonging to the genus Fragaria, of the rose family, consisting of an enlarged fleshy receptacle bearing achenes on it 's exterior. Ice Cream: n. a frozen desert made with cream or milk, sugar, flavoring, and sometimes eggs. Tongue: n. a movable organ in the floor of the mouth, functioning in tasting eating, and in humans, speaking. Ear: n. 1. the organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in mammals consisting of an external ear and ear canal ending at the tympanic membrane, a middle ear with three ossicles for amplifying vibrations, and a liquid-filled inner ear with sensory nerve endings for hearing and balance. 2. the external ear alone. Sandista!... The Clash's three album compilation set released in 1981 by the Sony Music record label. Masturbation: n. 1. the stimulation or manipulation of one's own genitals, especially to orgasm. 2. the stimulation, by manual or other means exclusive of coitus, of another's genitals. Penetration: n. the act or power of penetrating (to pierce or pass into or through, to enter the interior of, to permeate). Dream: n. 1. a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep. 2. a particular sequence of such images, thoughts or feelings. 3. an involuntary vision occurring to a person when awake. 4. a daydream or reverie. 5. an aspiration; goal; aim. 6. a wild or vain fancy. 7. something of unreal or striking beauty, charm, or excellence. NEVER IS ENOUGH Degree: n. an academic title conferred by universities and colleges upon the completion of studies or as an honorary recognition of achievement. Europe: n. 1. a continent in the west part of the land mass lying between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, separated from Asia by the Ural Mountains on the East and the Caucasus Mountains and the Black and Caspian seas on the southeast. In British usage, Europe sometimes contrasts with England. Deutsche marks... German currency (the basic monetary unit of Germany). Pub: n. a bar or tavern. Backpack: n. 1. a pack or knapsack, to be carried on one's back, sometimes supported on a lightweight metal frame. 2. a piece of equipment designed for use while being carried on the back. Food court: n. a space, as in a shopping mall, with a concentration of fast food stalls and usually a common eating area. Bivalve: n. 1. any mollusk, as the oyster or mussel, of the class ivalvia, having hinged lateral shells, a soft body enclosed by a mantle, sheetlike gills, and often a retractile foot. Salmonella: n. any of several rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Salmonella that enter the digestive tract in contaminated food, causing food poisoning. Ph.D.: Doctor of Philosophy. Wendy's: Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers - Fast food hamburger joint founded in 1969 by Dave Thompson. Thompson named the restaurant after his daughter Melinda Lou, nicknamed Wendy. Today, Wendy's is one of the fastest growing chains in America. WHO NEEDS SLEEP? Sweat: v.i. to perspire, especially freely. Second World War: (World War II) n. the war between the Axis and the Allies, beginning on Sept. 1, 1939, with the German invasion of Poland, and ending with the surrender of Germany on May 8, 1945, and of Japan on August 14, 1945. Insomnia: n. difficulty in falling or staying asleep, especially when chronic. TOLD YOU SO New found wealth: (Noveau riche) a person who is newly rich, especially one regarded as ostentatious or uncultivated. Viral infection: n. an infection (to be affected/contaminated disease-producing germs, to be tainted or contaminated by any harmful substance) caused by virus. Medication: n. 1. the use or application of medicine. 2. a medical substance. Procure: v.t 1. to obtain by care, effort, or the use of special means. 2. to bring about, especially by complicated or indirect means. 3. to obtain (a person) for the purpose of prostitution. SOME FANTASTIC (IVORY & IVORY) Elixir: n 1. a sweetened aromatic solution of alcohol and water containing or used as a vehicle for medicinal substance. 2. an alchemic preparation believed capable of prolonging life indefinitely. 3. an alchemic preparation believed to be capable of transmuting base materials into gold. 4. QUINTESSENCE (the pure and concentrated essence of a substance; the most perfect embodiment of something; the fifth essence or element, ether, supposed to be with air, fire, earth, and water the constituent matter of the heavenly bodies). 5. PANACEA (remedy for all ills; cure-all; a solution for all difficulties). Common Cold: n. a respiratory disorder characterized by sneezing, sore throat, coughing, etc., caused by any of various viruses of the rhinovirus group. Satellite: n 1. a natual body that revolves around a planet; moon. 2. a device designed to be launched into orbit around the earth, another planet, the sun, etc. 3. (satellite dish) a dish-shaped reflector, used especially for receiving satellite and microwave signals. Self-respect: n proper esteem or regard for the dignity of one's character. Social chemistry: a sympathetic understanding; rapport. T-shirt: n. a lightweight, usually knitted, pullover shirt, typically with short sleeves and a collarless round neckline, worn as an undershirt or outer garment. *Note: Also called tee, alluding to its shape when spread out flat. Jerks: n., Slang. contemptibly naive, stupid, or insignificant people. Pheromones: n. chemical substances released by an animal that serves to influence the physiology or behavior of the other members of the same species. Flies: n. any of numerous two-winged insects of the order Diptera, especially of the family Muscidae, as the common housefly. WHEN YOU DREAM Jesus: n. Also called Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. born 4? B.C, crucified A.D. 29?, the source of the Christian religion. Quantum mechanics: n. a quantum theory of the mechanics of atoms, molecules, and other physical systems subject to the uncertainty principle. Angel(s): n. 1. a celestial attendant of God; one of a class of spiritual beings who, in medieval angelology, were the lowest of the nine celestial orders (seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations, virtues, powers, principalities, arcangels, and angels). 2. a conventional representation of such a being, in human form, with wings. 3. a messenger, especially of God. 4. a person having qualities generally attributed to an angel, as beauty, purity, or kindliness. 5. an attendant or guardian spirit. 6. a deceased person whose soul is regarded as having been accepted into heaven. Lullabies: n. 1. songs used to lull a child to sleep; cradlesongs. 2. any lulling songs. Fontanelle: n. any of the spaces, covered by membrane, between the bones of a fetal or young skull. Del Shannon: Charles Weedon Westove (1934) - Oldies rock n' roll crooner who reached the top of the charts with his 1961 breakout hit, Runaway. Cognizant: adj. aware. --Page created by Emily Yeager |