The problem of "sailing blind" caused by non-illuminated controls on the radar-scopes of large vessels.
The Andrea Doria's sinking was a classic example of Stockholm Syndrome --- if the Stockholm had been equipped with lighted instrument-panels, its collision with the Andrea Doria would probably never happened.
by QuacksO May 5, 2018
In 1973 a group of Swedes held hostage in a vault during a bank robbery for six days grew attached to their captors.
1-to develop or have compassion or sympathy for one's abductor
2-to grow attached to or grow to like a person, place, or thing one was forced to put up with
Today it is used as psychological term to analyze mental patients who have been abused,tortured,kidnapped,etc. and many other situations
1-to develop or have compassion or sympathy for one's abductor
2-to grow attached to or grow to like a person, place, or thing one was forced to put up with
Today it is used as psychological term to analyze mental patients who have been abused,tortured,kidnapped,etc. and many other situations
1-After many failed attempts to escape, the woman quit trying because she had developed Stockholm Syndrome for her captor.
2-Even though the toddler didn't like his new toy, he developed a Stockholm Syndrome for it.
2-Even though the toddler didn't like his new toy, he developed a Stockholm Syndrome for it.
by Adam April 10, 2004
the condition where kidnapping victims sympathize with, grow attached to, identify with, or otherwise feel affection toward their abductor(s).
She didn't want to testify against the man that kidnapped her because she suffered from Stockholm syndrome.
by Jake December 31, 2004
A Muse song bordering on the line of insanity. Orgasmic guitar playing and brilliant heavy sections, you haven't lived till you've seen Stockholm Syndrome live.
by Dave Eras June 22, 2005
(1) Psychological condition in which hostages grow attached to their captor. This can cause the hostages to not testify against him or her and even to try to prevent themselves from being rescued.
(2) Song by blink-182 about paranoia and the feeling that someone's always watching you or reading your mind.
(2) Song by blink-182 about paranoia and the feeling that someone's always watching you or reading your mind.
(1) "See that hostage over there ripping the negotiator's head off? He probably suffers from Stockholm syndrome."
(2) "This is the first (thing I remember)
Now it's the last (thing left on my mind)
Afraid of the dark (do you hear me whisper?)
An empty heart (replaced with paranoia)
Where do we go? (Life's temporary)
After we're gone (like New Year's resolutions)
Why is this hard? (Do you recognize me?)
I know I'm wrong (but I can't help believing)"
(2) "This is the first (thing I remember)
Now it's the last (thing left on my mind)
Afraid of the dark (do you hear me whisper?)
An empty heart (replaced with paranoia)
Where do we go? (Life's temporary)
After we're gone (like New Year's resolutions)
Why is this hard? (Do you recognize me?)
I know I'm wrong (but I can't help believing)"
by i-fell-off-the-jetway-again July 1, 2005
an emotional attachment to a captor (democrat candidate)formed by a hostage (american minority)as a result of continuous dependence.
"We're seeing what can only be called a perfect example of stockholm syndrome when poor people in ghettos keep backing democrats."
by billyraayn August 29, 2016
When a guy goes back to a woman after she fucks him over because she makes them second guess their decision and wonder what if. Only to be fucked over more times than Crosby mated with kids.
by Jackanddaxterxd August 21, 2017