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Mean World Syndrome 

When people think the world a worse place than it actually is, due to overexposure to the news.
Thats because sex, rape, and murder usually dominate the headlines.
Kyle: Man, I think Jack is freaking out.
Jim: Why? What happened?
Kyle: Last Tuesday, he went on a news-watching binge and has been afraid to come out since - even for girls!
Jim: Oh, looks like you've got a bad case of Mean World Syndrome on your hands.
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Marshall's Syndrome

Applies to anything that you are under the impression that you are absolutely infatuated with it, until you remove it from its surroundings, and realize that it was only fabulous in comparison with the absolute crap it was surrounded by.

Called the Marshall's Syndrome due to the fact that this effect most commonly takes place when one is shopping at Marshall's or a Marshall's like store such as T.J. Maxx. One item of clothing looks adorable, untli you bring it home only to realize it is hideous when compared to your other clothes.
Indie Girl at Frat Party #1 "Wait! Wait! There's one! That guy is soo hottt. He's definitely the hottest guy in the room hands down"

Indie Girl #2 "You've got a sad case of the Marshall's syndrome my friend."
Marshall's Syndrome by symbiotic February 8, 2010

ACS (awkward cadet syndrome) 

a horrible disease that causes cadets of both virginia tech, texas a&m and all the service academy to break out in invisible hives which prevents them from maintaining a normal conversation with a member of the opposite sex who is not a cadet, generally making the other person feel as though the cadet is incapable of social interaction and is very awkward.
girl: hey what's your name?
cadet: uhhhhhhhh i like pt and have a short haircut
girl: oh....thats great! (this guy has ACS (awkward cadet syndrome)
cadet:yeah.......uhhh i've got to go shine my shoes

Restless Ring Syndrome 

The time period in a relationship when the woman is anxiously expecting her boyfriend to propose.
After dating for 10 months, Jane began showing symptoms of Restless Ring Syndrome. Luckily, Fred finally gave her an engagement ring, so Jane resumed having sex with him.

Foreign Bowl Syndrome 

Foreign Bowl Syndrome (FBS) is a real and common disease among 78% of Americans, a statistic I made up for this definition, in which a person has to withhold a bowel movement (BM) because the toilet isn't the one at home.
Tim: "Damn bro I have to take a poop."

Chuck: "Well then just go dude"

Tim: "I can't just 'go' I have FBS!"

Chuck: "What's that?"

Tim: "Foreign Bowl Syndrome. I can't trust any toilet bowl other than my own."

Chuck: "You're an idiot."

Dinner Party Syndrome 

Dinner Party Syndrome (DPS) is a common syndrome that affects those invited to a boring dinner party by people they hate. The symptoms can take anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours to take effect, depending on the strength and intensity of the dinner party.
Symptoms often include: debilitating boredom; smiling (usually at the host or hostess) against one's will or when unhappy; anxiety; loss of interest in life, food, and socializing; rage; and social anxiety.
DPS can be cured or prevented with the end of the dinner party, a good book, enjoyable music, or speaking with someone that isn't mind-numbingly boring.
Jack: Jill texted me the other day while she was at a dinner party.
Jim: Why?
Jack: She said it was boring and she didn't want to suffer from Dinner Party Syndrome.

Mother: Why don't you want to go to the dinner party tonight?
Daughter: Because only your friends will be there and I hate them. If I go, I'll have an intense case of Dinner Party Syndrome.
Dinner Party Syndrome by Eskpi July 19, 2010

Rush Chair Syndrome 

A dangerous syndrome that affects Rush Chairman of fraternities, usually leading to extremely weight gain and lack of energy before 5PM.
Man, he's put on 30 pounds this year. Thats one severe case of Rush Chair Syndrome (RCS).