In competitive reality TV, when a contestant is edited to receive little-to-no screen time despite lasting relatively deep into the game.
The term is named after Survivor: Nicaragua contestant Kelly Shinn (nicknamed "Purple Kelly"), who lasted 28 days before quitting the game. The show's editors took "revenge" by all-but-deleting her from the storyline.
The term is named after Survivor: Nicaragua contestant Kelly Shinn (nicknamed "Purple Kelly"), who lasted 28 days before quitting the game. The show's editors took "revenge" by all-but-deleting her from the storyline.
Wait, you're telling Chelsea had only FOUR confessionals despite getting voted out in 8th place!? That's a purple edit if ever there was one.
by bbbbbbb6 January 2, 2020

by orangeguy81 March 29, 2009

by vibing_lOlYT July 27, 2021

by 2edit4reel September 10, 2023

a friend who helps you edit the things you say, especially things that will be a)hurtful to others or b) make you look stupid.
by GaySocialSuperhero March 19, 2011

a reality TV phenomena that makes one person seem unlikable/conniving, aka makes them the villain, for the sake of good tv
phi phi ohara says ru paul season 4 gave her the villain edit, but everyone else just thinks she's a b**** for real
by sendpsueds May 14, 2018

Objects of this standard normally come in a metal tin, as opposed to normal packaging. The magic of the tin draws anywhere upto a 50% (and somtimes beyond) the margin on the RRP.
Gamer 1: Dude look i bought pong today
Gamer 2: Classssssic, how much it set you back?
Gamer 1: Well, it was $2.99 on Steam, but i payed $39.99
Gamer 2: wtfbbqlolz!?!?!?!!
Gamer 1: Special edition, see here is the tin *reveals tin*
Gamer 2: Oh sero, bargin!
for other examples of special editions please refer to tuna
Gamer 2: Classssssic, how much it set you back?
Gamer 1: Well, it was $2.99 on Steam, but i payed $39.99
Gamer 2: wtfbbqlolz!?!?!?!!
Gamer 1: Special edition, see here is the tin *reveals tin*
Gamer 2: Oh sero, bargin!
for other examples of special editions please refer to tuna
by Aussie Jason June 11, 2008
