Definitions by Corrieface

Déjà Fred 

When someone experiences a Déjà vu of a humorous moments. Inspired by the character Fred Elliot from the British Soap Coronation Street who was famous for repeating himself, in particular with the well known phrase 'I say, I say'.

I swear I had a Déjà Fred when you tripped over that Oasis Bottle

Déjà Fred by Corrieface November 12, 2020

I'm phelan like Pat 

When you're so angry with someone you momentarily feel like commiting murder. This term was thought to originate from the British Soap character Pat Phelan, an infamous serial killer.

I'm so angry that he stole my ergonomic pen. I'm phelan like Pat.

I'm phelan like Pat by Corrieface November 12, 2020

Dev and Deirdre

Sexual tension. Phrase came into use after the characters of Deirdre Barlow and Dev Alahan in the Soap Opera Coronation Street took part in some of the steamiest scenes in UK TV history.

You two need to get a room. I can sense the Dev and Deirdre from here.

Dev and Deirdre by Corrieface November 12, 2020

Dev and Deirdre

Sexual tension. Popularised by the British Soap Coronation Street's characters Deirdre Barlow and Dev Alahan who had what is widely regarded as the steamiest sex scene in British television history.

You two need to get a room. I can feel the Dev and Deirdre from here

Dev and Deirdre by Corrieface November 12, 2020

Groom of Gail 

Used when talking about Horror Films when a character is clearly going to die soon. Inspired by the British Soap character Gail Platt who has had 4 out of her 5 husbands die.

He shouldn't have gone into that lock up garage. He's a Groom of Gail now.

Groom of Gail by Corrieface November 12, 2020

Raquel Watts 

A life long goal that, even if attained, is not right for you and your happiness. This references how the British TV character Curly Watts obsessed over the model barmaid Raquel Watts only to eventually marry her and discover the relationship wasn't meant to be.

Don't apply for Love Island. Even if you get famous it will turn out to be your Raquel Watts.

Raquel Watts by Corrieface November 12, 2020

Built to Ken 

When a product is built to last a longer than expected. Inspired by the British Soap character Ken Barlow who has featured in the show Coronation Street for 60 years.

This Sharpie still hasn't run out. Say what you like about Sharpies but they are built to Ken.

Built to Ken by Corrieface November 12, 2020