When trying to get rid of an unwanted problem in life ie bad habbit, (ex)-girfriend, you cannot get it to leave your life despite trying to shake it off...sticks to you like Cellophane!
Combating alcoholism...you'd get rid of it, if only it didnt stick to you by you drinking every night!...Your having a Cellophane Complex
Relationship...trying to get old girlfriend out of your head and out your life, if only you could stop texting, calling or thinking about her!...Your having a Cellophane Complex
Originates from Tennis lore. Getting “cellphoned” is when one player hits a solid crushing winner to set the tone for the rest of the match. Cellphoning an opponent increases the players street cred.
Also used in daily life when somethingone does exceeds the extraordinary.
Whoa mate, did you just seeJimmy hit that crazy forehand slice drop lob? Sam got cellphoned there.