Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Tigers

👉 Panthera tigris, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! You've asked a wonderful question, quite astute, About "tigers," a creature absolute! The dictionary gives us a helpful clue, "Panthera tigris"—it rings true! Let's break it down with care and glee, “Panthera” is the genus , you see – A group that cats belong to, bright and bold, Like lions, leopards, stories yet untold. Then “tigris” is the species name so grand, Specifically for tigers, across the land! They’re big predators, sleek and strong and free, A mammal of the cat family – you agree? And native to Asia, a beautiful sight, With stripes of orange and black, shining bright! So remember this: Tigers are majestic and keen, A powerful feline, truly a scene! Do you have any questions about these striped friends?

👉 The 'tigers vs orioles' phrase has become a popular internet meme due to its tongue-in-cheek twist and playful nature.

The essence of the term is: "Two teams, two colors, two ideologies battling it out." Each team's color is a different shade of brown (or yellow). This contrasts with each other. The fun part is when you see all the colors playing together in an intense and friendly manner. An example sentence using this slang could be: "The Tigers' mascot is wearing a Brown V-Yellow shirt, while his orioles are dressed in green." Here the 'tigers' team has a brown color, while 'orioles' has a green one. The juxtaposition of colors is both funny and unsettling.