Cockblock
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A cockblock is an intentional, or sometimes unintentional action that serves to prevent someone from having sexual intercourse with a partner. Such behavior is often motivated by jealousy, or competitiveness, although it is sometimes accidental, or inadvertent. A cockblock, or cockblocker is a person who engages in such obstruction or intervention. According to an article by a freelance writer, Joshua Bernstein, in the New York Press, cockblocking is a "foul act in which someone interferes with another's attempt at finding happiness inside someone's pants."[1] An author for the UWO Gazette believes that individuals frequenting bars in university towns are likely to be familiar with "this classic maneuver."[2]
[edit] Other usage
"Cockblock" can also be used in a figurative manner to describe non-sexual interfering behavior. New York Magazine used the term to characterize the Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg's attempts to counter a deal initiated by Governor of New York David Paterson.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Bernstein, Joshua. "Feeling blocked". New York Press. http://www.nypress.com/20/30/news&columns/My%20So-Called%20Strife.cfm. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
- ^ Larkin, Matt (2004-09-15). "The fine art of the “cock block”". UWO Gazette. http://www.gazette.uwo.ca/article.cfm?section=Opinions&articleID=20. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
- ^ "Bloomberg and Paterson: The Claws Come Out". New York Magazine. 2008-06-16. http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2008/06/bloomberg_and_paterson_the_cla.html. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
