Hip Glossary
Hip Glossary – Wasted
Wasted: Very stoned to the point where you can’t even move. “We got so wasted on those buds we missed the Dead!”
Hip Glossary – Watergate
Watergate: The scandal that brought down Nixon. Nixon authorized the burglary of the offices of the Democratic Election Committee at the Watergate complex in Washington. A series of blunders, cover-ups and tape recordings all led to Nixon. He finally resigned… Continue reading
Hip Glossary – Wavy Gravy
Wavy Gravy: aka Hugh Romney, Merry Prankster, Hog Farm leader, clown, Acid Test Graduate, and so much more. A person who embodies the hippy spirit especially helping his fellow man. Now a flavor of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. At… Continue reading
Hip Glossary – Way Out
Way Out: Something so far out there, it’s almost unbelievable.
Hip Glossary – What’s Happenin’?
What’s Happenin’?: What’s going on? A greeting. “Hey man, what’s happenin’?
Hip Glossary – Weathermen
Weathermen: An extremely radical group that split off from the SDS. Responsible for several bombings including banks. Their enemy was the establishment, big business and the government. A bomb destroyed their hideout in Greenwich Village, killing several members. The others… Continue reading
Hip Glossary – Weather Underground
Weather Underground: Weather Underground: Less sexist term the Weathermen used to describe themselves.
Hip Glossary – Weed
Weed: Marijuana.
Hip Glossary – Where it’s at!
Where it’s at!: The place with the happening “scene”. “Hey, babe, you’re where it’s at!”
Hip Glossary – White Lightning
White Lightning: Last of the finest LSD available.