courtesy of The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
shot (shŏt):
n.
- The firing or discharge of a weapon, such as a gun.
- The distance over which something is shot; the range.
- a. An attempt to hit a target with a projectile: His shot at the bear missed by inches.
b. An attempt to reach a target with a rocket: a moon shot.
- a. Sports. An attempt to score in a game, as in soccer or hockey.
b. Baseball. A home run.
- Sports & Games.
a. The flight or path of a projectile in a game.
b. A stroke in a game, as in golf or billiards.
- A pointed or critical remark.
- Informal.
a. An attempt; a try: took a shot at losing weight.
b. A guess.
c. An opportunity: gave him a fair shot at the part in the play.
d. A chance at odds; something to bet on: The horse was a four-to-one shot.
- a. A solid projectile designed to be discharged from a firearm or cannon.
b. pl. shot. Such projectiles considered as a group.
c. pl. shot. Tiny lead or steel pellets, especially ones used in a shotgun cartridge.
d. One of these pellets.
- Sports. The heavy metal ball that is put for distance in the shot put.
- One who shoots in a particular way: a good shot with the rifle and the bow.
- a. A charge of explosives used in blasting mine shafts.
b. A detonation of an explosive charge.
- a. A photographic view or exposure: got a good shot of that last model.
b. A developed photographic image.
c. A single cinematic take.
- a. A hypodermic injection.
b. A small amount given or applied at one time: a shot of oxygen.
- A drink, especially a jigger of liquor.
- An amount to be paid, as for drinks; a bill.
- Nautical. A length of chain equal to 15 fathoms (90 feet) in the United States and 121/2 fathoms (75 feet) in Great Britain.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetée
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Song's
true meaning:
Hey Man, Nice Shot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
excerpt:
The song became notorious, as it was believed to be honoring the January 22, 1987,
public suicide of Pennsylvania state treasurer Budd Dwyer, who shot himself during a press conference with a .357 Magnum. A May 1996 interview with Filter in Addicted to Noise magazine and an official statement by the band confirmed this. Filter later gave the following statement:
The song 'Hey Man Nice Shot' is a reaction to a well-documented public suicide. It is not a celebration or glorification of taking one's own life. The phrase 'hey man, nice shot' is a reference to the final act itself, an expression of guts and determination of a person standing up for what they believe is right. We are extremely sensitive and respectful to the family and friends of Mr. Dwyer. We have both lost friends to suicide and felt nothing but sympathy and loss for the victims, and those involved in such a tragedy.