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And now, for the
Aroundphilly Lexicon Part Deux: reader suggestions and additions.
Craigstryst
v. n. The affair that results from hours of pouring over Craigslist "personals" posts, which are often derailed by inaccurate descriptions or nightmares of the "Craigslist Killer."
They were so cute together. Too bad their "men seeking women" Craigstryst ended when she found out he was married.
Death Starr
n. The theory that for every new Starr restaurant, at least one local eatery will close its’ doors. Also: what some local restauranteurs and locavores call Stephen Starr.
Too bad the Death Starr pulled out of the Broad Street Diner; that area could have used some Cashman parties.
Eastbound and down
n. A state of being that results from driving to Jersey out of sheer desperation; often resulting from cancelled plans to an exotic locale and/or lack of vacation days.
"July 4th? Yeah, I was planning on going to Bora Bora for some well-needed R&R but the flight itself is a month’s rent. So I’m Eastbound and down. Meet you at the Princeton in Avalon. Again. For the fifth July 4th in a row. (FML)."
G-Funk
n. The distinctive scent that follows G Lounge patrons from the VIP room to their next stop on the drunk train, whether A.C. or Little Pete’s.
I washed my mini in Woolite twice after Saturday night, but it still has that G-Funk.
Humdog Millionaire
n. The wannabe class of people who valet their Hummer at Del Frisco’s (but only when in plain view) and then order the salad, on account of their financial instability.
I was so excited when he said he made reservations at Vetri. But this Humdog cringed when I ordered the filet and suggested we just split an appetizer.
LaBanorexic
n. A disorder that inflicts many of the city’s top restaurants, often characterized by the belief that one’s cuisine is only top-notch if Craig LaBan says so.
Only a LaBanorexic would choose Chifa over the amazing margs and beef short ribs at El Camino!
Mount Fairy
n. A specialized class of gay men whose dialect is equal parts Mount Airy and flamboyant gayness.
Trust me, Salon Norman Dee is worth the trek to the Northeast–I’ve heard more than one Mount Fairy sing their praise.
No Holds Bar
n. A bar where you can do almost anything without having to worry about photographic evidence, being flagged or running into someone you know; often atrributed to spots such as Bob and Barbara’s, Dirty Frank’s and Mako’s.
Her picture on the internet must have been taken 10 years ago. Needless to say, I took my Craigstryst to a No Holds Bar just incase I ran into anyone I knew.
Septaitis
n. The mythical disease associated with using Septa public transportation.
I was 45 minutes late for work because Philly thought it would be fun to close Kelly Drive again. I really have to get over my Septaitis and just take the R5 in; I’ll take my changes with the random bad smells and homeless men.
n. The distinctive voice often found in South Philadelphians who enjoy "wooder ice" or watching "the iggles." Single-handedly responsible for putting Philly on the map as one of the country’s worst dialects.
I almost couldn’t understand any of the South Mouth’s at Benny and the Bums, so I kept my drink order simple.
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