E-Bionics Vol. 1

Slang for the geek/film-loving community.

Baltar – To betray a friend’s trust (Reference: John Colicos’ character in Battlestar Galactica who sells out humanity). “John pulled a Baltar and told Shelly I spent the rent money on issue #181 of the Incredible Hulk

Bestare! – When one signals their desire to have one last drink although already quite intoxicated (Reference: Raiders of the Lost Ark)

“Can’t Do It Sallie” – When someone pleads for your help and you can’t assist them (Reference: The Godfather, when Abe Vigoda asks Robert Duvall’s Tom Hagen to get him off the hook with Michael)

Carpenter (not to be confused with Jesus) – When a film or filmmaking is not given its proper appreciation (Reference: John Carpenter, an underappreciated auteur.) “Equilibrium is a Carpenter, man.”

“Giver of Pain & Delight” – A hot woman in retro attire, preferably wearing Nancy Sinatra-like boots (Reference: the female race in the original Star Trek episode, Spock’s Brain)

“Hello Cleveland” – A salutation used for entering any city other than Cleveland (Reference: This is Spinal Tap)

“It Was a Very Delicate Time…Oh, I Forgot To Tell You” – Criticizing a friend’s storytelling ability (Reference: Virginia Madsen’s opening narration in David Lynch’s Dune)

“Marines, We Are Leaving” – When you’ve had enough of a place and want to go (Reference: Aliens) “They’re out of booze; Marines, we are leaving”

“My People Are Dying Senator” – When a Movie Really Sucks (Reference: The Phantom Menace)

“Never Get Off the Boat” – Mistakenly change travel plans or get out of a car (Reference Apocalypse Now)

“Someone With Whom I Can Become Friends” – An attractive girl you want to ask out (Reference: Star Trek’s Mirror Mirror)

“Wiped Clean by the Wrath of God” – When a store is out of everything you want (Reference: Raiders of the Lost Ark) “This Comic Book Store was wiped clean by the wrath of God.”