abstinence
the act of refraining from indulging a desire (in this instance, sexual intercourse)
asphyxiated
deprived of air
Cubism
20th century artistic movement characterized by the abandonment of the single viewpoint and the use of geometric shapes and interlocking planes
Diprosomething
bathroom graffiti attempting to name the drug Depo-Provera, a birth control drug that has also been used on pedophiles to prevent sexual urges
germinate
to begin to sprout after a period of dormancy, in reference to a seed
Gracias a dios. Hasta luego.
Spanish, "Thank God. See you later."
harem pants
long, baggy pants that are tapered at the ankle
Jerry
Jerry Springer; host of the tabloid talk show, The Jerry Springer Show
La Salle
Catholic University in Philadelphia, PA
Maya Angelou
American author and poet who is best known for her autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969)
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
a children's television series hosted by Fred Rogers, it was known for its gentle tone and simple explanations of issues, crafts, experiments, and music.
Oprah
Oprah Winfrey; host of the tabloid talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show
Pablo Picasso
Spanish artist known as a co-founder of the Cubist movement and as one of the most influential painters of the 20th century
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
a type of anxiety disorder that occurs after experiencing a traumatic event
Saint Martha of the Glue Gun
Martha Stewart; businesswoman, author, and television personality known for homemaking
Sally Jessy
Sally Jessy Raphael; host of the tabloid talk show, Sally
Sleazy
corrupt or immoral
Suffragette
member of the women's suffrage (right to vote) movement in the late 19th and early 20th century
Syracuse
a city in upstate New York or Syracuse University
The Scarlet Letter
a novel published by Nathanial Hawthorne in 1850, set in Puritan Boston from 1642 to 1649. It tells the story of Hester Prynne, a woman exiled and branded with a scarlet "A" for conceiving a daughter out of wedlock.
Thespian
actor
Uberdude
word play on the German term, "ubermensch", meaning super man. The term is a part of Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy.
Xenophobia
intense dislike and fear of foreign peoples
