1) A term used to
depict a time period where a lack of skill, ability, or performance was displayed. It is also used to
mock people who "find the cheap way" to
play games or perform tasks. This term can be used to many different types of situations.
Examples:
Applied to Work:
Boss: "Damn it Johnson! These papers are NOT in alphabetical order. What is this,
Amateur Hour?"
Applied to Video Games:
Player A: "Wow, that kid is using a glitch. I forgot it was
amateur hour this
time of day."
Applied to Home:
Mom: "Rodney, your room is filthy. I thought I said
clean it."
Son: "I did clean it."
Mom: "Did you clean it during amateur hour or something? This is atrocious!"
Applied to School:
Professor: "The class average was a D+ on this exam...seriously class, is it amateur hour when you all come here?"