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matt damon 

In New Orleans-specific usage:
To not receive a position at work, in an organization, or elsewhere after initially having been promised that position.

Derives from Matt Damon being announced as the King of Bacchus for 2010. Later, once the Saints were doing well, Bacchus's spokespeople stated that the king would be Drew Brees instead.
Bob: Man, my boss told me 2 months ago that I'd be promoted to assistant manager but then he chose Kelly instead.
Mark: Haha, you totally got Matt Damon'ed.
matt damon by gaslights January 26, 2010