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A state of extreme disorientation caused by an excessive number of choices or stimuli. Coined by Pete Abrams in the early years of the webcomic, Sluggy Freelance; specifically in reference to the character, Kiki, and her tendency to enter a catatonic state when faced with a large number of 'shiny' things.
When we went to the arcade Mike had a major case of ferret shock; we ended up having to drop him off at the book store.
by FeO2 May 12, 2011
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This literary advice refers to the dangers of an author using personal favorite elements. While these may hold special meaning for the author, they can cause readers to roll their eyes for reasons such as:
-Purple prose
-Narm
-Egregious overuse of a word or phrase
This literary advice refers to the dangers of an author using personal favorite elements. While these may hold special meaning for the author, they can cause readers to roll their eyes for reasons such as:
-Purple prose
-Narm
-Egregious overuse of a word or phrase
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Get the couth up mug.A deliberate mis-spelling of "life" by adolescents who believe that poor spelling is 'kewl'. May add the illusion of meaning to a dreary, small existence.
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Get the lyfe mug.The act of speaking foolishly and without purpose, often annoying others in the process. Talking at length for the sake of hearing one's own voice.
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Get the funky chicken mug.An idea or subject, usually flawed, which perpetually resurfaces in conversation despite having been discussed to death long ago.
A: If evolution is real then how come we never see monkeys turn into humans, huh?
B: Oh god, not that old chestnut...
B: Oh god, not that old chestnut...
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