The main character of the short story "Flowers For Algernon" by Daniel Keyes. He is mentally disabled and works at a plastic box company. Because of his mental problems, he occasionally messes up and loses or breaks things, and/or says or does something foolish and socially awkward. His co-workers dubbed such thing a "Charlie Gordon"
(n). To lose, break, or mess up something.
To say or do something socially awkward or stupid.
(n). To lose, break, or mess up something.
To say or do something socially awkward or stupid.
Ernie: *drops fragile package*
Foreman: For God's sake Ernie why are you pulling a Charlie Gordon?!
Ernie: Sorry Boss *Hangs Head*
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Ellen: *trips while dancing with someone*
Joe: Good job pulling a Charlie Gordon there, Ellen!
Frank: Hahahahahahaha!!
Foreman: For God's sake Ernie why are you pulling a Charlie Gordon?!
Ernie: Sorry Boss *Hangs Head*
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Ellen: *trips while dancing with someone*
Joe: Good job pulling a Charlie Gordon there, Ellen!
Frank: Hahahahahahaha!!
by The DrakeHawk January 13, 2013