the annoying tendency of family groups in stores and other public places to spread out and block access for other shoppers or patrons. seen more often during the holiday shopping seasons, but can occur at any time. EFS can cause unsuspecting people to be forced hard against walls, merchandise displays, etc., or to have to detour around the family group to get at something of interest. similar to groups of aircraft, families often spread into various "vee" formations, echelons, and the dreaded "random EFS," past which nothing can pass, not even light.
this past christmas while shopping at a well-known discount department store, i was accosted by a family of four walking in a row across the aisle. as i was checking out items to purchase, the family came upon me, the dad saying "excuse us," as if i had anyplace else to go. i chose to stand my ground, causing the mom to glare at me and the family to pass me single-file. in this manner i prevented an outbreak of Expanding Family Syndrome.
by earpuller April 27, 2006
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Lars: "My boss use to tell me that if I didn't pick-up his dry cleaning before work that I couldn't take my lunch hour.He got in a bike accident a month ago, and now he's like my best friend--- Regarding Henry Syndrome (RHS)!
You: "Duh."
You: "Duh."
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A rare and usually fatal disease of the teenage mind. Symptoms include a desire for kinky French sex with Saint-Just, irrational lust for Saint-Just, and the need to make shitty internet graphics of Robespierre and Saint-Just having gay sex.
Commonly occurs in teen girls, but is not limited to the female gender.
Commonly occurs in teen girls, but is not limited to the female gender.
Random girl on deviantArt: OMG LIKE ROBESPIERRE AND SAINT-JUST BELONG TOGETHER. THEY ARE SUPER KAWAIII DESU!
Doctor: This is a classic example of Saint-Just-ness syndrome.
Doctor: This is a classic example of Saint-Just-ness syndrome.
by rageofmarat July 14, 2011
Get the Saint-Just-ness Syndrome mug.An extreme mental and physical disorder, the chief symptoms of which are delusions of grandeur, extremely low intelligence and stunted growth. It is incurable and thankfully very rare.
Doctor: "I'm sorry, your son has been diagnosed with Stupid Haynus Syndrome. You may wish to consider putting him up for adoption"
by Dr. Jiub November 5, 2011
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Get the Little man syndrome mug.When an individual becomes infatuated with their own reputation and creates a faux following and ego around themselves. This is all undone upon the individual visiting a larger town or city, where they find themselves somewhat unknown and ignored.
by petersleeper March 15, 2011
Get the small-town syndrome mug.More commonly known as I.A.S., those who are afflicted with Intermittent Asshole Syndrome are known mainly by their lack of a filter between the things they think, and what actually comes out of their mouths. I.A.S. is in the "Foot in Mouth Spectrum" of disorders and is highly contagious.
Once encountered, I.A.S. can take weeks or months to become evident or it may have acute onset, taking only moments. Sufferers are cynical, critical and vindictive on an intermittent basis. The sydrome is fairly common among management personnel and security and law enforcement officers. Intermittent Assholes are generally very likeable, fun-loving and sweet people. Alcohol typically intensifies symptoms. Some people with I.A.S. believe themselves to be very funny, and infact some truly are. Contact with customers or the public in general tends to exacerbate symptoms and increase the frequency and intensity of outbreaks.
True sociopathic behavior is not associated with I.A.S..
Treatment is still in development.
Once encountered, I.A.S. can take weeks or months to become evident or it may have acute onset, taking only moments. Sufferers are cynical, critical and vindictive on an intermittent basis. The sydrome is fairly common among management personnel and security and law enforcement officers. Intermittent Assholes are generally very likeable, fun-loving and sweet people. Alcohol typically intensifies symptoms. Some people with I.A.S. believe themselves to be very funny, and infact some truly are. Contact with customers or the public in general tends to exacerbate symptoms and increase the frequency and intensity of outbreaks.
True sociopathic behavior is not associated with I.A.S..
Treatment is still in development.
Sorry I cracked a joke when you told me something personal and expected me to take you seriously. My Intermittent Asshole Syndrome has been acting up
by Mcott73 August 22, 2010
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