A colloquialism used to delineate the precise moment at which a cinematic franchise has crossed over from remote plausibility to self parodying absurdity, usually indicating a low point in the series from which it is unlikely to recover. A reference to one of the opening scenes of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, in which the titular hero manages to avoid death by nuclear explosion by hiding inside a kitchen refrigerator. The film is widely recognised by fans as a major departure from the rest of the series both in terms of content and quality.
Guy 1: "Wow. Did you see the new Indy movie? What the hell was that? It was like I was having some kind of flu induced absurdist nightmare."
Guy 2: "Yep... did or did not that series permanently Nuke the Fridge?"
Guy 1: "Oh, totally Nuked the Fridge! But I guess Spielberg is happy as long as he has the money of the people who trusted him."
Guy 2: "Guess so..."
Guy 2: "Yep... did or did not that series permanently Nuke the Fridge?"
Guy 1: "Oh, totally Nuked the Fridge! But I guess Spielberg is happy as long as he has the money of the people who trusted him."
Guy 2: "Guess so..."
by Nuking the Fridge May 26, 2008
It means to have a fit, whether it be epileptic or emotional. To forego rationality and opt for spasmodic movements, arms flailing, and utterances of an incoherent nature. Likewise, it is the behavior of people who get upset when they don't understand something.
Ignorant people will chuck a spaz when you pitch your latest theory on anti-matter and the black hold vortices. OR
I need some heroin now and if you don't give it to me I'll chuck a spaz.
I need some heroin now and if you don't give it to me I'll chuck a spaz.
by David Casey November 30, 2004
The refined art of being just late enough (5 minutes or so) to give the impression that you are a busy, popular person that was held up with other business.
by Anna October 08, 2003
The accelerator pedal in your car during times of high gasoline prices. So named because it's prodigious use will lead to more cash spent on gas.
You wouldn't be putting $100 a week in that thing if you would just be a little smoother on the cash pedal.
by Spa67 May 24, 2008
A condition resulting in a failure to process basic facts or comprehend common knowledge, due largely to having a mind full of useless information.
by Shamika Jones May 20, 2008
by Komic Kaze May 20, 2008