Blue Flu

The cop's version of going on strike. Since they can't legally strike they all call in sick.

When the city threatened to reduce pensions, the NYPD came down with a bad case of the blue flu.

by Tragic Story December 22, 2004

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Blue flu

In Los Angeles, when a person falsely claims to be sick in order to get out of work and go to a Dodgers baseball game.

"Dodger Blue Flu: Asm. Jimmy Gomez called in sick to floor session for Dodgers opening day." -- John Hrabe (CalNewsroom.com), April 10, 2015

by LAmom October 25, 2017

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When the female gender (or male) loves a man in uniform, particularly a police officer.

"Omg Jackie, I just came back from this guys house and he's a cop" Jackie says "so you have the blue flu?"

by Thetwofeath March 27, 2015

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The 24 hour condition that occurs after a Detroit Lion’s victory where people call in sick to celebrate the moment.

After the Detroit Lions won the championship, there was a Honolulu Blue Flu outbreak in the metro Detroit area.

by Squire James January 28, 2024

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Another term for hangover that references a popular Canadian Beer called Labatt's Blue.

Dave: Looks like Joe called in sick today?
James: Another case of the Labatt Blue Flu?
Dave: Seems that way.

by the AV Flu January 03, 2025

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