by Pythasis February 26, 2012
The term used for rising NBA legend Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks. He recently has led the team to an amazing 5 game winning streak, despite the absence of the star players. He also went undrafted in 2010, and furthermore was waived 2 times.
After emerging literally out of nowhere, he has become a national spectacle. His game winning drives are considered by many standards to be bordering on that of "insanity" and hence
LINSANITY
After emerging literally out of nowhere, he has become a national spectacle. His game winning drives are considered by many standards to be bordering on that of "insanity" and hence
LINSANITY
A:Dude, you hear the Knicks beat the Lakers? And Jeremy Lin scored 38 points over Kobe Bryant's 34 points?
B: Linsanity!
Contemporary news flash
JEREMY LIN WINS AGAIN. LINSANITY.
B: Linsanity!
Contemporary news flash
JEREMY LIN WINS AGAIN. LINSANITY.
by Dstroyer20 February 15, 2012
by toast455 February 14, 2012
The awe inspiring accomplishments during basketball games of the Taiwanese American, Harvard educated guard for the New York Knick's, Jeremy Lin.
by Stu317 February 15, 2012
The 2012 craze brought on by former Harvard grad and NBA D-Leaguer, Jeremy Lin. After going undrafted out of college Lin spent time in the NBA D-league. Eventually the 2012 NY Knicks picked up the rising athlete to fill the spot of habitually injured Baron Davis. When given the opportunity to play due to injured superstars Carmello Anthony and Amare Stoudemire the young star excelled to the point of becoming a national icon.
by dez88 February 11, 2012
To truly come out of nowhere and, like a Disney fairytale, dominate those around you like they are unworthy to be in your presence. It is different than being "Tebowed," which implies being beaten by someone with inferior skill and talent, but who was once capable of excellence at a less-than-elite level.
Linsanity, simply put, is an awe-inspiring display of talent by one who was unrecognized of possessing such talent by the "experts" in that particular field.
Linsanity, simply put, is an awe-inspiring display of talent by one who was unrecognized of possessing such talent by the "experts" in that particular field.
Max K: Did you know that Manny Pacquiao was once a sea urchin in the streets of the Philippines, unknown to the world, before becoming an 8-time world champion in boxing?
Floyd M: Really, that is pure Linsanity!
Floyd M: Really, that is pure Linsanity!
by Surgicalprecision February 16, 2012
When a seemingly average, unspectacular person suddenly erupts with success and develops a ridiculous cult-like following.
Rick: You gotta check out sportscenter. This guy who was cut by his old team just ripped off 20 points and 10 assists 4 games in a row! They say he's the best pg in the league!
Tom: How are you already wearing a t-shirt with that guy's face on it?
Rick: Apparently his tears can even cure cancer!!
Tom: Sounds like linsanity to me...
Tom: How are you already wearing a t-shirt with that guy's face on it?
Rick: Apparently his tears can even cure cancer!!
Tom: Sounds like linsanity to me...
by da1n February 19, 2012