A highly abridged version of a popular book, with discussion of major themes, etc included. They’re generally used be students in high school or college either to replace reading an assigned book or to supplement it.

RE:
what does "coles notes" mean?
hi, I heard these expression in a new Stargate Altlantis episode:

McKay: … Ok, I give you the "coles notes"

Sheppard: … The what? oh, you mean the "cliff notes" …

Can anybody tell me, what it means

and what is the difference?

best regards

Klaus

Michael only quotes that line when Miz is doing the Closeline where he hangs in the 2nd rope. The same way he quotes that line when Undertaker leg drops an opponent who is hanging his head outside the ring.