assal horizontology

English

Etymology

Coined on the TV show The Simpsons in 1995, as a quasi-medical term. See ass, -al, horizontal, -ology.

Noun

assal horizontology (uncountable)

1. (humorous, rare) The act of sitting around doing nothing for long periods of time.
   • 1995 November 5, “King-Size Homer”, in The Simpsons, season 7, episode 7, Matt Groening et al. (actors), production code 3F05:

     Dr. Nick Riviera: "I recommend a slow, steady gorging process, combined with assal horizontology."

   • 17 December 2000, Talen, “Re: [GRIT] Sleepers Unbound (Was: The Last Day ~ The Dawn of Atlantis)”, in rec.arts.anime.misc‎^[1] (Usenet):

     Just as Yohann is restored to his proper state of Assal Horizontology, an audible cricking noise - his knuckles and neck - rings around the hall.

   • 24 February 2001, The IRS, “Re: Comic Book Guy Trivia”, in alt.tv.simpsons‎^[2] (Usenet):

     what does he have a degree in? / Assal horizontology.

   • 14 March 2002, Billy J. Dancefloor, “Re: tonight's episode (3-13-02)”, in alt.tv.simpsons‎^[3] (Usenet):

     Don't forget the Choco-tastic!!! / assal horizontology.