Amazon Review of Sophie Jordan's "Firelight", shows Twilight Syndrome in action:
"...She was far too much the super-special yet tragically misunderstood heroine from the get-go, a cardboard cut-out of a character that's getting dog-eared with overuse. Consequently, the cliche "forbidden romance" with the obligatory perfect love interest was contrived from the start. It smacks far too much of Twilight, whose romance nobody should be praising or trying to emulate. I wanted to be subtly and skillfully led into both the story and their relationship; instead I had it shoved at me. Needless to say I will not be reading beyond the few chapters I was prompted to try, and I will just have to hold out for another author to come along and do the opposite to dragons what Stephanie Meyer did do to vampires."
"...She was far too much the super-special yet tragically misunderstood heroine from the get-go, a cardboard cut-out of a character that's getting dog-eared with overuse. Consequently, the cliche "forbidden romance" with the obligatory perfect love interest was contrived from the start. It smacks far too much of Twilight, whose romance nobody should be praising or trying to emulate. I wanted to be subtly and skillfully led into both the story and their relationship; instead I had it shoved at me. Needless to say I will not be reading beyond the few chapters I was prompted to try, and I will just have to hold out for another author to come along and do the opposite to dragons what Stephanie Meyer did do to vampires."
by splatpunk September 20, 2011
Get the Twilight Syndrome mug.1. When the electricity goes out, and people who have been used to always working begin to freak out.
2. When people used to constant electronic access, lose their devices (temporarily or permanently) and go through rapid withdrawal.
2. When people used to constant electronic access, lose their devices (temporarily or permanently) and go through rapid withdrawal.
1. Ann: Have you seen the way Bob has been acting lately?
Jake: The power is out. What do you expect? It's Grube Syndrome.
2. Robby: Why is Andrew acting so crazy?
Allen: His parents took away his laptop because he got a C in Economics. He's going through some serious Grube Syndrome.
Jake: The power is out. What do you expect? It's Grube Syndrome.
2. Robby: Why is Andrew acting so crazy?
Allen: His parents took away his laptop because he got a C in Economics. He's going through some serious Grube Syndrome.
by millenialwatchdog April 29, 2011
Get the Grube Syndrome mug.When a malfunctioning appliance or piece of electronic equipment recommences working normally when under observation by a professional or other witness.
The computer kept locking up whenever I tried to log in... until the guy from IT came up to fix it. Then it worked fine. I guess it has a case of repairman syndrome.
by NorThor October 9, 2008
Get the Repairman syndrome mug.John are you coming out with the boys this weekend? No sorry i cant, i have no balls syndrome, i have to paint my girfriends toes and watch twilight.
by Gwiggy July 13, 2010
Get the No Balls Syndrome mug.The belief that it's possible to have the perfect relationship with a partner. A relationship that's equal to the hopelessly romantic ones seen in movies. A relationship that will remain forever innocent. This ideal comes with an absence of pragmatism along with obvious naivity.
That said, this ideal does have its positives. Fairytale syndrome often pushes the believer to be the best that they can be within a relationship and therefore leads to happiness in the long run.
However, because it's unrealistic, the believer will likely grow to resent themselves or their partner for not adhering to their ideal.
That said, this ideal does have its positives. Fairytale syndrome often pushes the believer to be the best that they can be within a relationship and therefore leads to happiness in the long run.
However, because it's unrealistic, the believer will likely grow to resent themselves or their partner for not adhering to their ideal.
Sally: '... I don't even find other men attractive, Joe is perfect. He is the best looking man I've ever seen. I could never be angry with him. I'll love him this way forever.'
Christina: 'Sounds like you have fairytale syndrome. '
Christina: 'Sounds like you have fairytale syndrome. '
by Anzdanz April 12, 2015
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by Lauren Baratt August 28, 2005
Get the chat syndrome mug.ICY is a serious medical condition. It is a disorder of the message system in the brain. Someone that is ICY loses the ability to act properly or to think clearly - his or her mind is split from reality. ICY affects 1% of people throughout the world. It sometimes starts during childhood, but most often shows up in the late teens or 20s.
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