Michael Phelps Syndrome, or MPS for short, is an affliction whereby females mistakenly believe that a male is attractive based on his accomplishments or social status, despite his hideous appearance.

For the male version of MPS, see Miley Cyrus Syndrome.
Jenna: Wow, Michael Phelps is so hot.
Jane: No, you're just blinded his eight gold medals.
Jenna: But he's so cute.
Jane: Are you kidding? He looks like a retarded fish. You've clearly got Michael Phelps Syndrome.
by BBC_Entertainment March 14, 2009
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