What is "different strokes"

n. 1 Different touches. 2 Different styles adapted to a specific situation. phr. A shortened version of different strokes for different folks

Different Strokes may refer to:

• Different Strokes, a novel written by David Leo
• Diff'rent Strokes, an American sitcom
• Different Strokes (film), a 1997 erotic film
• Different Strokes (Alison Krauss album), 1985
• Different Strokes (The Nite-Liters album), 1972
• Different Strokes by Different Folks, a remix and cover album by Sly and the Family Stone band

Different Strokes (also titled Different Strokes: The Story of Jack and Jill...and Jill) is a 1997 erotic drama film about a love triangle involving a young couple and another woman. Written and directed by Michael Paul Girard, the film stars Dana Plato, Landon Hall, and Bentley Mitchum. The film's title exploits Plato's fame from the TV series, Diff'rent Strokes. It was Plato's first film appearance since 1992, and would be her second to last film before her death in 1999.

Nathan Rabin gave the film a harsh review, stating "The shamelessly titled Different Strokes (...) lacks anything resembling even community-theater-level acting", concluding the film "is notable mainly for its aggressive lack of shame. From its title to its threadbare plot to its community-access-level production values, the film reeks of crass exploitation."

Different Strokes is the first album by Alison Krauss, released in 1985. It is a collection of traditional Bluegrass fiddle tunes.

Different Strokes is the fourth album by the Louisville, Kentucky group The Nite-Liters, the instrumental ensemble offshoot of New Birth. Released in 1972 on RCA Records. Produced by mentor Harvey Fuqua.