screengaze

To look at somebody/something for a long time on a screen of a smartphone, computer, television, or device, that displays pictures, information, digital files, and digital re-representations of the physical world. Typically, an individual looks at the screen for a prolonged amount of time, which can lead to a trance-like state, either because one is very interested or surprised about what is displayed, or because the act of looking at the screen directs one to think of something else.
The phenomenology of screengazing was first observed following the advent of the television screen and reached ubiquity after the invention of smartphones.

• She screengazed at the digital reproduction of an oil painting of a melting iceberg.

• He screengazed for hours whilst thinking about someone who he deeply cared for.

• They had screengazed for as long as they could remember, it was ubiquitous.

• She screengazed at the digital reproduction of an oil painting of a melting iceberg.

• He screengazed for hours whilst thinking about someone who he deeply cared for.

• They had screengazed for as long as they could remember, it was ubiquitous.

by screengaze June 3, 2022

a screening of Zorro

A euphemism that refers to Batman's origin. The act of bringing a douchy billionaire to an event with their spawn then murdering said billionaire. Said spawn must witness this, and thus hopefully be inspired to become a dark & brooding hero.

If Zuckerberg had any kids, he'd be prime target for a screening of Zorro

by IO9 Reader January 5, 2011

Dual Screening

The art of watching a TV show whilst simultaneously tweeting constantly about it. Dual Screeners tend to tweet descriptive statements more frequently than opinions/reviews.
Some of the more talented Dual Screeners make following their commentary more entertaining than watching the real thing.

Person 1: Are you watching Masterchef tonight?
Person 2: Nah, I follow this guy on twitter who'll be dual screening it - I'll just read that.

by ABunnyDidIt June 2, 2012

Squad screening

When 2 or more people simultaneously and intentionally start watching a movie or series together (e.g. as a form of spending time together) even though they are not in the same house, city or country

Last night my friend and I were squad screening a movie when my power went out and then she stopped watching too so we could both catch up at the same time when my power went back on again…

by ZoëK October 31, 2023

The Screensavers

See The Screen Savers

The Screen Savers helped me understand the "mega-this" and "giga-that"

by Rob Sessler December 17, 2003

Screening

To stand in front of someone who is trying to shot or walk in a direction in a video game. Occurs with teammates because in many video games your bullets and abilities will not travel through teammates to hit enemies, but enemies projectiles will travel through both your teammate and you. In games which punish players for damaging teammates it can be used as a type of trolling It can be done unintentionally, but the person being screened almost never benefits from it.

Bro wtf, stop screening me. We would've won if my dumbass teammate wasn't screening me

by Novaoni February 16, 2017

green-screening

Green-screening occurs when a company pretends to be socially responsible despite obvious and clearly irresponsible practices.

For example, British Petroleum and Exxon Mobile are two of the dirtiest, environmentally destructive companies on the planet. But they air commercials designed to counteract this image.

Exxon Mobile is just green-screening! They aren't exploring alternative energy like they claim!

by El filosofo March 3, 2010