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Answer <3
n.
Shorthand for "heart." Usually used to describe the sole asset of a hopeless underdog: "Art Small has <3. Too bad he doesn't have money or supporters :(((((((((((((("

<2
n.
Shorthand way of mentioning "heart" in a sarcastic manner. Also acceptable variations: <1, <4, <5, <6, <7, <8, <9, and <0.

. . .
n.
Ellipsis. A common reply to posts which are otherwise unintelligent enough to merit a longer, more detailed reply. Often used to highlight such stupidity:
"George Bush is worse than Hitler."
". . ."


AW·SOME
adj.
Sarcastic description of something that isn't "awesome" at all.

Bom·gp/
interj.
Bingo.

Bot·tar·ga
n.
Roe from mullet, tuna or other fish, lightly salted, pressed and dried. [Italian.]

Bu·day
n.
As soon as you figure this out, please let the rest of us know.

Chand·ler Wood·cock
n.
Three-term Republican senator from Maine and failed 2006 gubernatorial candidate. Long predicted to rise to the occasion and come hard at Gov. Baldacci from behind, he ultimately failed to beat off the stiff competition.

Chel·lie Ping·ree
n.
Overhyped candidate for US Senate in Maine, 2002. Often used as the classic example of Democratic overconfidence in an otherwise good candidate who has little chance of winning. "Nancy Farmer is our best nominee since Chellie Pingree!" [Syn: Steve Brozak, Inez Tenenbaum]

Cou·ra·geous
adj.
Hyperpartisan in a predictable way: "It was courageous of Stephen to support Jim McGreevey like that." [See Also: AWSOME]

Drew Pritt
n.
Frequent candidate and creator of multiple user profiles on OC. Creator of many races containing false data that we are still fixing. Once banned, Drew Pritt is both a parody and controversial figure on the site. [Syn: Karen Stepanski, Carrie Biddle, Elizabeth Rachel Rothstein, Razorbacks Dude, Memphis Jock, Monster Duck, Drew Pitt, Not in Public Domain, JustMe, **** *****]

Fer·ris wheel
n.
Where teens go to have unprotected sex.

FM·OUSS
n.
1. Former Republican member of OC often accused of being a "troll." Infamous for inserting popular country music stars as possible Republican candidates in various races. Similarly infamous for looking up the home phone numbers of elected officials in the phone book and calling them.
2. Response inserted in user polls to serve as none-of-the-above. [See Also: Puppy]

Gin·ger Es·ty
n.
1. Selectwoman from the town of Framingham, Mass.
2. Intensely conservative and controversial Massachusetts Democrat who sought election as State Representative in 2004 but lost to a candidate running a write-in campaign. Esty's failure is notable in conjunction with OurCampaigns User 18, who worked on the campaign of Esty's Republican opponent as Field Director.

Lake Ta·hoe
n.
Vacation destination we suggest you never accept an invitation to visit.

Lunt
n.
1. The match cord formerly used in firing cannon.
2. A puff of smoke. [Scotch.] --Burns.
3. Maiden name of Urbana mayor Laurel Prussing.

Myrth York
n.
An unelectable Democrat running in a heavily Democratic state. Named after the Democratic nominee for Governor in Rhode Island; 2002, 1998, 1994. Infamous for, seemingly against all odds, losing three consecutive, competitive races for Governor. Conventional wisdom had York as an easy winner of the 2002 Rhode Island Governor's race; reality had her losing by nearly ten points.

Na·dar
n.
Common incorrect spelling of Ralph Nader's last name: "The Dems have successfully thrown Nadar off the ballot in Idaho, bad news for Bush." [Syn: Nadir]

New Dem·o·crat·ic Par·ty
n.
1. Social democratic Canadian party led by Jack Layton.
2. Where all the hot chicks party.

Our Nor·mie™
n.
Pet name for the official Senator of Our Campaigns. [Our Ginger, Our Joey, and Our Sexby occasionally appear but are nonstandard.]

Puke poll
n.
Derogatory term for a poll that shows Democrats doing poorly. [Syn: crap poll]

Pup·py
n.
1. Response inserted in user polls to serve as none-of-the-above. [See Also: FMOUSS]
2. Animal invoked to break up an awkward silence or as a response to something needlessly complex that is undecipherable. Preferred usage: "Puppies are soft to pet."

Race·ist DEMS
n.
The elusive yet supposedly ubiquitous residents of Northern Louisiana. They also potentially may be found nationwide and are said on good authority to be the real reason minority candidates usually lose in majority-white areas.

Ran·dom Minn·e·so·ta Ski Re·sort
n.
Where all the Republicans are on any given polling weekend.

Sex·by
n.
Pet name for Georgia's universally loved Senior Senator.

Sky·lark
n.
Brown-speckled European lark noted for singing while hovering at a great height. [syn: Alauda arvensis]
v.
Lurk online: "Linus skylarked to avoid detection."

So™
n.
Intentionally gender-neutral shorthand of "significant other."

Spo·kane
n.
1. City and county located in the eastern part of the state of Washington, traditionally the second-largest city in the state.
2. Native American tribe traditionally located in eastern Washington, with a reservation located in northeast Washington.
3. Ground zero of approximately 90% of Republican gay sex scandals.

Swift
v.
To cause an unpopular politician of your own party to end a re-election bid. Usually a bloodless coup. Named after Republican Jane Swift, who dropped out of a 2002 Governor Race in Massachusetts following the entrance of Mitt Romney in the primary.

The di·vorce pap·ers are go·ing to be fi·led to·mor·row.
phr.
Allusion to the unproven and likely inaccurate rumors of homosexuality associated with a candidate or holder of political office, usually a Republican. First used in conjunction with Texas Governor Rick Perry. Made famous by beloved but brief OC member GayTexGuy.

Thi·er·ry St-Cyr
n.
1. Bloc Québécois MP for Jeanne Le Ber since 2006.
2. Official OC sex symbol since 2004.

Vla·jos
n.
Any of several flies of the genus Calliphora that have a bright metallic-blue body and breed in decaying organic matter.

zy·gote
n.
The cell formed by the union of two gametes, especially a fertilized ovum before cleavage.
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