When a male/female takes a face selfie, and turns on flash which makes the persons face appear better. Blemishes, scars, etc. become transparent
Cassidy: hey dude i met this awesome chick last night on instagram bro
Jack: Stellar! Are you gonna date her?
Cassidy: well, yea-
Malcomn: wait! let me see a picture of her
Cassidy: well you can't really see her face, the picture has a lot of flash
Malcomn: The flashlight effect dude....
Cassidy: rats...
by akunissinuka May 8, 2014
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