Eplayapedia: Lingo Dictionary

HughMungus · Post by **HughMungus** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:39 pm

Paul Oakenfold - Fake event listing used to confuse people into asking, "Where is Paul Oakenfold DJ'ing?"

I always get a kick out of that one.

MOOP - The handouts they give out at the gate to every person instead of every car. See also: TRASH FENCE.

Re-purposed MOOP - The handouts they give out at the gate that you use to give people your real-world email, phone number, etc. that would have otherwise stayed on your dashboard until it was time to go home and/or ended-up on the trash fence.

Dumbass - Photographers who think that because they are "special" or "artistic" that it's OK to photograph people without permission or to "ask permission afterwards" even though they don't understand they are interrupting others' experience at Burning Man.

Critical Tits - An event for women that is, for some reason, attended by men.[/b]

robotland · Post by **robotland** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:31 am

Playanox: The point exactly halfway between burns.

Burnier-Than-Thou: Behavior indicating that an individual feels that they are a Participant in a sea of Tourists.

Playamate: Someone you play with on the playa. (Very broadly applicable.)

Highland Tan: Color in a short band from just below the knee to mid-calf. (Caused by wearing Utilikilt and combat boots.)

Apoky-Lips: Bright, roughly-applied lipstick. (Usually applied while cackling "Pretty Pretty Pretty!")

Toe Floss: Unmarked, uncovered rebar or guylines.

ThePikey · Post by **ThePikey** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:38 pm

Chai Guy wrote:Shirtcocker- A man who wears a shirt, but is otherwise naked from the waist down.

Also known as Donald Duck, or occasionally COD or 'Creepy Old Dude'.

Cabanasprings · Post by **Cabanasprings** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:09 pm

dragonfly Jafe wrote:LLC: Limited Liability Corporation; A business structure with corporation and partnership qualities. A LLC provides protection from personal liabilities like a corporation and the tax advantages of a partnership.

LLC - Limited Liability Company

Sorry - it's a company not a corportation. And not to be a technical prick but being a corporation doesn't in itself protect you personally. See - Enron

And where it can be taxed similar to a partnership it has members instead of partners and the equity rules can be different.

FWIW.

Flipper - a naked man on a trampoline

Chai Guy · Post by **Chai Guy** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:59 pm

LLC - Limited Liability Company

indeed it is! Ya learn something new everyday!

CLARKcon · Post by **CLARKcon** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 11:39 am

PLAYA SHEEN: The thin layer of dust that covers any exposed person/place/thing.
NEIGHBOR: Any other close campers on any side of your camp.
GUYLINE: Rope, steel wire, or any material strand used to secure and anchor objects (i.e.- shade structure, large tents, etc.) and usually strands out and away from anchored object. Unmarked guylines are a tripping hazard.
THE NIGHT CRY: The hoot, scream, whistle, clapping when and to announce/celebrate the last bit of sun going behind the mountains. The cry may frighten/intimidate newcomers (see VIRGINS), but you'll get used to it. Also, the temperature immediatly starts dropping at this point.
RANGER: BRC's civil policing system. Will help, mediate, and assist in getting other services if needed. Not actual law enforcers (see LEO), but more like burners who keep their common sense and advice giving skills to aid others.
SPF: Sun Protection Factor, as applied to sun block lotion. The higher the number, the higher the SPF.
DUST SMOOTHIE: Visually seeing dust in consumable liquids/food and consuming it anyway, as the thought "I'm breathing the dust, what's wrong with eating it, too?" comes into play.
ASTRAL HEADWASH: (see THEME CAMP)
JIFFY LUBE: Refference to BM (see THEME CAMP)
PLAYALICIOUS: Common Food(s) that for some unexplainable reason seem to taste better in the desert (fresh fruit, grilled cheese, etc.)
EVAP CHAMBER: A number of materials/sizes for the collection of grey matter. Commonly used for shower designs, dishwashing areas, etc, and makes a pool to be either evaporated by the sun or strained to seperate water from waste.
BRCPO: Black Rock City Post Office
LEO: Law Enforcement Officer
BURNITIS: A mental condition of longing, dreaming, craving, and anticipating going to the next BM. The condition progressivly becomes more intense and accute as the event nears. The only known (and only temporary) cure is to attend the above mentioned event.
BRUSH BUNNY: A medium to large sage brush that blows across the road or car.
2ND-AID: Non medical supplies, but other gear that is used for entertainment and secondary purposes (cool clothing, fun lights, knee pads, whatever, etc.) and that you feel you might die if you didn't have them.
BRG: Black Rock Gazette, on-playa newspaper/media.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:43 pm

Hippie Trap: gang-nail wood truss connector plate w/ sharp barbs, as used in the holy fucking Temple

Rockdad · Post by **Rockdad** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 3:26 pm

DPW - Black Rock City Department of Public Works
The amazing people who actually build, install and maintain Black Rock City infrastructure then run away. Occasionally scene at night on Playa driving DPW vehicles which are actually some of the best ART cars on the Playa (think Mad Max).
Also source of legalized dog's on Playa if you need to interact with a dog contact DPW

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 6:48 pm

Toe Floss: Unmarked, uncovered rebar or guylines.

Oh Jeez, robot... that one made me both laugh and cringe.

Gotta share a term I’ve been using...

Playappeal - (ply-a-peal) Anything that would work well, look good, or be of service at Burning Man.

“Man... that Chinese silk brocade kilt has playappeal.”

(A nod to the Rebbi)

robotland · Post by **robotland** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:20 am

[quote="LeChatNoir
Playappeal - (ply-a-peal) Anything that would work well, look good, or be of service at Burning Man.

“Man... that Chinese silk brocade kilt has playappeal.”

(A nod to the Rebbi) [/quote]

Also see Playable, pronounced like "pliable"...same meaning. "I uncovered a box of really playable LED clusters yesterday."

Bungiti · Post by **Bungiti** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 6:56 pm

[edit] never mind... need to finish reading before posting...

karine · Post by **karine** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:36 pm

Playa Foot : Cracks in your skin (in this case located on your feet) caused by the dry climate and exposure to the alkaline gypsum dust.

Playa Nipples : Same as playa foot, just in a more delicate place!

The CO · Post by **The CO** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:47 pm

Chai Guy wrote:Honey Wagon- Truck that JOTS uses to transport contents of porta-potties.

Honey Sucker- Hose attached to Honey Wagons to suck out contents of porta-potties.

I've always prefered the term "Poopacabra" (the shit-sucker) for these two collectively.

Poopacabra: Near-Mythical but real monster which prowls the early hours of the morning, feeding on the guts of the Blue Room. May cause amazing mess if disturbed. Placate beast by appeasing its handler(s) with beer, liquour, good food, etc.

Moths: Yahoos, Etards & other less-desireables that wander into your non-public areas of camp because they saw a light/burn barrel/heater/stripper. Often seen doing the Walk of Shame next day, as they couldn't find their camp at night.

Hippie Trap: ii- A glow stick on a string or fishing pole, used to lure ravers, hippies, etards & moop grabbers alike into chasing for the amusement of all around. Also refered to as Fishing for Trippers, Hippie Fishing, and Playa-Angling

Playa Crotch: Like playa foot or nipples, but far worse.

serendipity · Post by **serendipity** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 6:06 pm

ohmygawd a pants cannon. genius.

HughMungus · Post by **HughMungus** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 7:20 pm

Post-Playa Foot - Getting playa foot months or weeks later from the dust in your sandals or shoes.

Mozy bonz · Post by **Mozy bonz** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:17 pm

bump( post) a thread back to the top

CLARKcon · Post by **CLARKcon** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:35 am

BTW- Abbr. for "By the way,..."
NOTE: For the longest time, I thought BTW was an e-Playian's abbreviated name. I was always thinking, "Who the fu*k is this infamous BTW?"

Desert Duck · Post by **Desert Duck** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 4:19 pm

wiggle:(1) 2nd of two posts in a row used to keep a topic at or near the top of a group of topics(see bump)
(2) the dance one does upon seeing a friend one hasn't seen in 51 weeks.

jofezasa · Post by **jofezasa** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 9:08 pm

Playa Boogers The result of the evil combination of sun screen and playa on your skin when you reapply, as you should often.
Water Truck For most, the means of keeping down dust on the roads, for some, a quick if not quite desirable shower.

Post by **Eric** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 11:36 pm

weekenders: While this in general applies to anyone who can only come for the weekend (either Thurs or Fri- Sun or Monday) due to work, school or other commitments, it is most used as an insult by the "Burnier than Thou" crowd, under their assumption that anyone attending less than the full week is a loser, and that you need to attend the whole week to "get it"- "getting it" of course being up to their own definition. (see: Limiting Ticket Sales)

bringer · Post by **bringer** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:41 am

Shirtcocker- A man who wears a shirt, but is otherwise naked from the waist down.

In my neck of the woods, we call this "porky pigging"

Myliatronic · Post by **Myliatronic** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:38 pm

dark wad haha :D

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:04 pm

Nice thread, thanks for teh revivication.

What do you call an idea that sounded great until it got to the playa?

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:51 pm

Ugly Dougly wrote:Nice thread, thanks for teh revivication.

What do you call an idea that sounded great until it got to the playa?

mine

adam link · Post by **adam link** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:57 pm

EUROTRASH.......trance music spun by british dj's.

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