A person or subject in a given industry or field of interest who is of exceptional quality, but also stands out among its peers for its departure from the norm. Named after professional skateboarder Rodney Mullen for being a notable example of this phenomenon.
Mullens tend to draw the favoritism of newcomers or outsiders in their particular field due to their novelty. Newcomers may also misidentify Mullens as a "unique" or "quirky" choice as a favorite. As a result, more knowledgeable insiders may look down on favoring Mullens.
"Hey Anthony, who's your favorite rapper?"
"MF Doom. He's the best."
"Oh, yeah, he's great but kind of a Mullen."
(noun) a dance that requires you to bend your left knee, maybe even lift up your leg, put your hands in a pushing over motion to the side and say OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Annie did the mullen shake.
Sarah did the mullen shake.
Natalie did the mullen shake.
Chandler did the mullen shake.