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A habitual or characteristic manner, mode, or way of doing something the way a person growing up in Denver would.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Don't Be Stash Bud?!

If you've lived in Denver longer than a year you should be aware that whatever is in your possession also belongs to a Danvurian. I know this sounds ridiculous but let me try to explain the complexity of the word "stash"!

Danvurians feel they are entitled to everything and anything in their immediate surroundings. You may ask yourself this does not seem fare, why should I have to give what I've earned to a stranger?! Well it's simple, Danvurians can become very abrasive people if you do not accept these terms. It's almost like a Mafioso; whatever your possessions maybe becomes theirs, or at the very minimum a percentage of what you have. Don't get me wrong the Danvurian will not chop you up and throw you in the weeds (although some might.) like some gangster, instead the Danvurian will label you with the ultimate insult of being "Stash".

The word "Stash" is very powerful to the Danvurian. Like I've stated in past posts, the Danvurian is a person of few words. Danvurians love to use strong home-spun jargon to get their point across and using the word "Stash" is a prime example. Not only does the word stash convey how "greedy" they think you are, it adds a little bit of an insult because you choose not to share. If the Danvurian feels they are being completely cut out of the deal and can't stress how they feel enough, you maybe called "All-Stash". Remember adding the word "ALL" before an adjective works as an interjection for the Danvurian. Here is an actual conversation I had with a fellow Danvurian using the word stash.

Danvurian: "Tsss, hey bud lemme have some of your fries?!" (notice the Danvurian politely asks me but at the sametime becomes very demanding.)

ME: "Ah, well I am kinda hungry and haven't ate anything all day."

Danvurian: "PSSSSh! Damn bud! you're All-Stash!"

Yes the Danvurian could have very well replied with; "No problem, I'll get my own." But this is what makes the Danvurian a rare individual. I ended up giving the Danvurian half of my fries because 1.) I felt guilty and 2.) I felt threatened by his tone and demeanor. Only the Danvurian has the power to do this with just a single word.

Remember the next time you are with a Danvurian, and they ask you for something that is in your possession, don't question just give it to them. It's not worth the hassle or stress. Believe me you'll thank me for this sage advice.

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