Definitions by Charlie Brown's Head

Pull a Gatsby 

To throw a party only to mope about and not engage or interact with the guests. The intent of such an action is usually to set an unknowing trap for a long lost love.

Jeff decided to pull a Gatsby after Carol broke up with him. Poor bastard was trying to win her back with his Wii and awesome vinyl collection.

Pull a Gatsby by Charlie Brown's Head May 12, 2011