New Definitions

Fascinating: adj. When applied to a Barbara Walters special, it means to describe, exault and promote the freakishly evil, the stupid, the retarded and, on occassion, the worthy.

"Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2005" will air Nov. 29 (10 p.m. EST). The No. 1 most fascinating person of the year will be revealed on the special, now in its 12th year.

Be prepared to be unfascinated.

Man of the Year: n. A descriptive award given by British movie fans to an actor who was washed out in real life until he realized that he could play washed out, but admittedly cool, sleazy characters in the movies with little trouble.

See also, Mickey Rourke.

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