the “downing 20s” refers to the ever increasing income inequality gap, wage stagnation and underemployment during the 2020s after half a century of neoliberal policy.
The Downing-Kruger effect is like the Dunning-Kruger effect, but specifically exhibited by people with Down Syndrome. It may be more apparent than usual due to the “stubborn” personality type commonly associated with DS.
My roommate kept nagging me a lot by saying I needed to take NyQuil, even though I actually had pinkeye and it wouldn’t have helped any. I know he thinks he’s caring for me, but he really doesn’t understand what he’s talking about. It’s not his fault though; he has Down Syndrome, so this is just the Downing-Kruger effect in action.
A Gabe Downing is a tall, perfect, and sweet hunk of a guy.Gabe Downings are so kind and beautiful. If you have a Gabe Downing in your school, he is the most popular person in your school. They aren't always the best athletes, but they make up for it in intelligence, character, kindness, and definitely looks. A Gabe Downing is that dreamy perfect guy who comes around once in a lifetime.
Girl 1: Look at that perfect sexy guy, too bad we are just friends...
Girl2: What a Gabe Downing!