Chester Bennington Effect

Public grief, memorial, and fondness to a person (usually a celebrity) for their good past memories, immediately after hearing recent news about the person's death—despite the same group of people having forgotten, hated, or otherwise disregarded the person immediately during the last period when he/she was still alive.

Billy: *Sad* Joe! Chester Bennington (singer of Linkin Park) and the Dad from Home Alone (John Heard) died just today. They were my childhood!
Joe: *Squinting with a smirk* Yeah, well, you never talked about John Heard before. I bet you never even knew his name until you saw that social media link. And just two days ago you said you hate Linkin Park's newest albums, and that the band sucks!
Billy: *Denying it* I never said that! What I really meant was...
Joe: Nevermind. It's the Chester Bennington Effect . Two days ago, everyone except for LP fans stopped talking about him or instead hated him. Only after he died was when people grieved about the loss of the singer of their previously-unspoken-about childhoods.

by Paul Stompbox December 29, 2018

Chester Bennington

Vocalist of the band Linkin Park, formed in 1996. Born on March 20, 1976, Chester Bennington was the final addition to the band and has proven to be an essential asset to their fame. He was wed to Samantha Bennington on October 31st, 1996 and would have been married to her for eight years, this year. However, recently, the finalization of their divorce was made public and they are currently fight for custody of Draven Bennington, the couple's first and only child.

In today's music business, Chester's voice was a breath of fresh air; flawless and beautiful, even despite the screaming. Many believe that the band would not be where they are, today, without Chester's voice.

Chester Bennington is a beautiful man.

by ashleyll June 8, 2005

Chester Bennington

He is the lead vocals in Linkin Park. He is a Rocker by all means. Oh and his job before linkin park was a waiter.

Chester is a freaky cool guy.

by {TIA} Faulkenberry February 12, 2005

Chester Bennington

Lead singer of the coolest rock/hip-hop band on the face of God's Green Earth, Linkin Park. Is married to Samantha Bennington, with one child, Draven Sebastian, born 2002.

Looks awesome with spiked up blonde hair.

Chester Bennington is so freakin cool!

by Jimmy April 25, 2005

bridlington

Full of Old people and Chavs. One of the worst places you can go for a vacation.

Man1: "So you grew up in Bridlington did you?"
Man2: "Yes I did"
Man1: "Unlucky."

by Petrified666 October 21, 2007

Bennington

Shitkickers, Plaid, Whores, Drugs, &The best people you will ever meet.

Teenagers run this town.

Person 1: Have you ever been to Bennington?
Person 2: No, but I heard it sucks.

by hipsterwhorefromvermont January 11, 2011

ron bennington

Co host of the ron and fez show, alongside Fez Marie Whatley.
Ron is often seen with a cigar in his mouth and a somewhat cynical attitude.
He's pretty awesome though.

I saw these guys live twice and they were great.

by FlyEvolution January 6, 2005