1. a
random image inserted into a television show or movie by a creator with no special significance but which fans attribute deep meaning to and debate about said meaning at length. The term stems from a Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode, 04.22 "Restless." The term can also be applied to any of the following:
2. any confusing image which causes a person to realize she is
literally or figuratively dreaming
3. something which will not protect a person
4. something for which one clears a space, especially if space is already available or
time should be spent on more pressing matters
5. an existential question or riddle
1. Look, I listened to the director's commentary. The bald guy is just a
cheese slice--there's no deep meaning behind his appearance.
2. It all seemed so real, but my dog driving an ice cream truck was a real
cheese slice and I knew I had to wake up.
I thought I could trust my best friend until I got smacked with a
cheese slice: she was having an affair with my boyfriend!
3. I don't know if I want to ride with you--your Geo Metro is a total
cheese slice in an accident.
4. I know I told my sister I would babysit, but I cheese-sliced in coffee with Nathan instead.
5. The real cheese slice is whether I wear the pants or the pants wear me.
