An event or gathering that elicits an expectation of low attendance or no enthusiasm. Coined by Psychology Today writer Jeff Pearlman.
"Are you going to John's party?"
"No, I hear it's going to be a total Scott Baio film festival. He only ever has Bud Light and old Doritoes at his parties."

"I was planning on going to that new club that just opened, but Jenna went and said it was a Scott Baio film festival. There were like four people there."
by scott_baio_ruins_everything April 21, 2010
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