A term used to describe an instance where a man will attempt to explain something to a woman as if they're talking to a young child. In many cases, what the man is trying to explain is something which the woman already understands... or at least, has a better understanding of than the person who believes it is his duty to school her.
Fiona: Just the other day my boyfriend tried to explain to me the right way to cook and prepare dinner.
Jessica: But... you're a chef!
Fiona: I know, but that didn't matter to him. I had to listen to him mansplaining to me the right way to do it. From a guy who only knows how to nuke ready meals in the microwave.
Jessica: But... you're a chef!
Fiona: I know, but that didn't matter to him. I had to listen to him mansplaining to me the right way to do it. From a guy who only knows how to nuke ready meals in the microwave.
by WatcherMark January 04, 2019
When a person (the 'Hooker') starts stringing along someone who they know is romantically interested in them, turning them down while still leaving a small possibility of a relationship (with excuses such as "It's a bad time at the moment"). In reality however the Hooker is really waiting for someone more desirable to become available (with the person on the receiving end being the 'Hookee'). The Hooker may also use the Hookee to enjoy some of the benefits of a relationship (such as paying for nights out).
Dave: So, did you ask Jen out?
Marty: Yes, she said she really likes me but isn't looking to date 'at the moment'.
Dave: Aw man, she's got you hooked!
Marty: Yes, she said she really likes me but isn't looking to date 'at the moment'.
Dave: Aw man, she's got you hooked!
by WatcherMark April 20, 2012
A word used to describe when someone sets a standard/limit on what someone must do to call themselves a 'true fan' of something/someone.
Joe: So what TV shows do you like?
Erin: Well, I'm a huge fan of Doctor Who. I also...
Joe: Doctor Who? I LOVE that show. When did you start watching.
Erin: Back in 2005 when the show was restarted.
Joe: Ah, you see, I was watching the classic series long before then. You can't really call yourself a true fan.
Erin: But I have a ton of the merchandise, and I've met David Tennant...
Joe: Oh, you're a fan definitely but not a proper fan. We've been there since long before the BBC revived the show.
Ted: Dude, stop gatekeeping the show. A fan is a fan. You don't need to set a standard.
Erin: Well, I'm a huge fan of Doctor Who. I also...
Joe: Doctor Who? I LOVE that show. When did you start watching.
Erin: Back in 2005 when the show was restarted.
Joe: Ah, you see, I was watching the classic series long before then. You can't really call yourself a true fan.
Erin: But I have a ton of the merchandise, and I've met David Tennant...
Joe: Oh, you're a fan definitely but not a proper fan. We've been there since long before the BBC revived the show.
Ted: Dude, stop gatekeeping the show. A fan is a fan. You don't need to set a standard.
by WatcherMark October 27, 2018
Yoko Ono Symdrome is used to describe when someone chooses to hate and vilify another person for the crime of dating a celebrity they find attractive, regardless of the massive odds of that person ever getting together with said celebrity themselves. Typically occurs to fans of teenage boybands.
The term comes from the massive hate Yoko Ono received from female fans of the Beatles following her relationship and marriage to John Lennon.
The term comes from the massive hate Yoko Ono received from female fans of the Beatles following her relationship and marriage to John Lennon.
"I'm worried about my daughter, she keeps writing blog posts about how she hates anyone dating Harry Styles because she wants him for herself. I think she has Yoko Ono Syndrome."
by WatcherMark March 10, 2016
The collective name for a group of males who are known to respond extremely negatively to any media which depicts females (be they real or fictional) in any kind of authoritarian role, and will make their utter disgust known to everyone regardless of if they care or not. Their current habits include making angry YouTube videos on how Rey has destroyed Star Wars, insisting that GamerGate was about ethics in journalism and masturbating to a clip of Thanos punching Captain Marvel.
Strangely, they seem to think they're the good guys.
Strangely, they seem to think they're the good guys.
Alison: Oh great, my Twitter feed has become a dumpster fire thanks to a bunch of dudebros... again.
by WatcherMark August 25, 2019
Used to describe a situation where someone will get out of bed in the middle of the night (despite the title, any time between bedtime and sunrise would be considered 'midnight' in this case) in order to have a quick bite to eat. This could be for any reason; the person may be hungry, or not tired, or just really craving a specific item of food. The snack is usually followed with the person immediately returning to bed.
Bill: You ok man?
Dave: Yeah, just couldn't get to sleep last night. I was really hungry for some reason.
Bill: What did you do?
Dave: Went downstairs, had a midnight snack and went back to bed. Felt better and got to sleep.
Dave: Yeah, just couldn't get to sleep last night. I was really hungry for some reason.
Bill: What did you do?
Dave: Went downstairs, had a midnight snack and went back to bed. Felt better and got to sleep.
by WatcherMark May 24, 2019
When, after putting up a brave front towards others, a person will end up crying while taking a shower (since no-one will be able to hear them).
Jade: I know it's been a difficult day for everyone but we've got through it. Now I'm off for a shower.
Sylvia: Going for a Shower Cry?
Jade: Pretty much.
Sylvia: Going for a Shower Cry?
Jade: Pretty much.
by WatcherMark May 12, 2019