24.10.11

Dabbling in the Inappropriate

Ever say something that has an unintended connotation? Well, my offenses have reached a height where I actually enjoy using inappropriate, sexually charged terminoligy in everyday speak. Why? Mostly to raise eyebrows, but also as an attempt to deconstruct the stigma around openly discussing sex. The list below includes the terms and phrases that are currently on high rotation in my vocabulary...

Tap - the act of sex. However, I like to use it as a way to express interest in anything. For example, there are tons of restaurants in London that I'd like to tap. 

Hit it and Quit it - a brief, singular sexual encounter. I've expanded this definition to include brief encounters of all kinds. For instance, a quick grocery shop where I hit it and quit it in 5 minutes.

I'll wash your sink - this is a less explicit version of 'I'll suck your dick', which is typically what crackheads say when pleading for cocaine. I've cleaned it up a bit and use it as an alternative to 'pretty please'. So when I ask to borrow a DVD and express my need by saying, "C'mon, I'll wash your sink?"... You know what time it is. 

Who's s/he planning on sending that to? - Usually in reference to sending an erotic photo or video to a partner, but there's cause for concern when the content is unflattering, right? So anything unimpressive from an outfit to a boss's management style could provoke this question.

Bent over - a sexual position where one party bends over and the other penetrates from behind. This phrase is common place  in conversations to describe situations where you've been unjustly treated or taken advantage of or... bent over.

Now most of you have probably heard me say all of the above at least once and some of you have even joined or inspired the terms, but all of you have definitely found yourselves in each of the scenerios I'm talking about (choose your translation). 

3.10.11

Shut Happens

While walking through Camden Town, I noticed a store that was closed and had put up a sign that read: Shut Happens. Clever. 

The creativity employed by retail and restaurant establishments in the UK is great! Here are some locations with great names:

1. Pie Minister - one of the UK's best meat pie restaurants
2. Nin Com Soup - a health concious soup, juice and coffee bar
3. Wok and Roll - this one's pretty self expanatory

Yum! The food in each of the above is quite good too.