What is Fight Crime?
1.
Euphemism for sex. First introduced by Douglas Coupland in his novel <i>Shampoo Planet</I>, where the main character Tyler's younger sister Daisy uses "fight crime" to encode her sexual activities with her boyfriend.
Oh, last night? Yeah, Pete and I went to the movies, fought some crime, then went out for ice cream.
2.
A common misinterpretation of the everyday activities of a police officer. Something cops claim they do but tend to fuck off on and chase speeding cars because it's easier.
Pigs are commonly disrespected because they tend to stray away from their line of duty, which is to fight crime, and just love to ruin your day with an unwarranted fine.
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3.
Used as a euphemism for smoking marijuana. Especially in Victoria, British Columbia circa 1997
Bob and I are donning the tights and cape... Want to fighting some crime with us?
4.
fighting crime (v.)- the act of unleashing the inner sex superhero on the bad boys and girls of the world. who says reformation can't be fun?
fighting crime (n.)- a fabulous substitute for the word "sex".
entomology: an early attempt to bring the word into popular use was made by
the canadian author douglas coupland in his novel, shampoo planet, published in 1992. recently rediscovered, the term is experiencing a mini renaissance amongst a selection of women in their 30s.
e.g. today i brewed some coffee, did laundry, fought crime.
