noun: In the 1970's, there was a television series based on then-popular DC comic characters Batman and Robin, though the show was simply titled 'Batman'.
In the show, without fail, Batman would dramatically reveal the evil plot of the villan for today's episode to Robin, who would then blurt out the word "Holy..." followed immediately by a creative, often alliterate, and always annoying catchphrase relating to the dramatic plot twist.
Such a phrase is now referred to as a 'Robinism'
Definitions:
1)a phrase uttered to add humor to a tense or dramatic situation, by way of attempting to increase the drama or tension in a rediculous manner.
2) The word 'Robinism' itself can refer to any phrase or action that is overly dramatic, to the point of being rediculous. see Robinesque
See below for an example of a Robinism, whose source I now forget.
In the show, without fail, Batman would dramatically reveal the evil plot of the villan for today's episode to Robin, who would then blurt out the word "Holy..." followed immediately by a creative, often alliterate, and always annoying catchphrase relating to the dramatic plot twist.
Such a phrase is now referred to as a 'Robinism'
Definitions:
1)a phrase uttered to add humor to a tense or dramatic situation, by way of attempting to increase the drama or tension in a rediculous manner.
2) The word 'Robinism' itself can refer to any phrase or action that is overly dramatic, to the point of being rediculous. see Robinesque
See below for an example of a Robinism, whose source I now forget.
Examples of Robinism:
1) 1st Person: "Well, from what I can tell, you seem to suffer from a severe case of poor self-image"
2nd Person: "Holy Inferiority Complex Batman! How low is my self-esteem that I appear as a sidekick in my own fantasy?!"
2) 1st Person: "Did you hear? He's been panicking all day because he hasn't got the money ready Vic..."
2nd Person: "How bad is it?"
1st Person: "About as bad as any other Robinism I've seen..."
1) 1st Person: "Well, from what I can tell, you seem to suffer from a severe case of poor self-image"
2nd Person: "Holy Inferiority Complex Batman! How low is my self-esteem that I appear as a sidekick in my own fantasy?!"
2) 1st Person: "Did you hear? He's been panicking all day because he hasn't got the money ready Vic..."
2nd Person: "How bad is it?"
1st Person: "About as bad as any other Robinism I've seen..."
by Balphezar October 24, 2006
by yaraidaaaa March 21, 2019
An annoying person who tries to copy popular friends. He is smart and follows you around. But, when he is nice he can be really funny.
by Leek Boy October 29, 2018
by scamer101 April 25, 2018
Batman's protege' and ballerina side-kick. Usually identifiable by his red, yellow and green plummage and gayish acrobatics. Wears a mask like his patron and is known to aid the fearless caped superhero in saving the World from Evil Forces.
Batman: Ouch! Ahoy Robin! Have you a spare pair of lycra pantyhose?
Robin: Why Batman?
Batman: These damn rose bushes poked a hole in mine.
Robin: Oh you poor Robin's darling?
Robin: Why Batman?
Batman: These damn rose bushes poked a hole in mine.
Robin: Oh you poor Robin's darling?
by NeverMindWho March 01, 2006