.just like Ned Flanders on the simpsons
every thing is
its gone wet
The act of taking a single (often minor) action or trait of a character within a work and exaggerating it more and more over time until it completely consumes the character. Most always, the trait/action becomes completely outlandish and it becomes their defining characteristic. Sitcoms and Sitcom characters are particularly susceptible to this, as are peripheral characters in shows with long runs.
The trope is named for one of the examples in The Simpsons, Ned Flanders, who was originally just a considerate neighbor and attentive father, with his devout nature simply being that he willingly attended and paid attention in church, all to make him a contrast to Homer, before becoming obsessively religious to the point of stupidity.
Note that the key to this trope is in how the process is a gradual thing, the character starts relatively normal then gains a few quirks, the quirks become more prominent and then gradually become the character. If it is simply about how the character is different early on before the writers know what to do with them, that is Characterization Marches On. Flanderization doesn't have to be a bad thing - sometimes it can be used to expand on a background character's personality when they are brought to the foreground, or make an otherwise bland character stand out more.
every thing is
its gone wet
The act of taking a single (often minor) action or trait of a character within a work and exaggerating it more and more over time until it completely consumes the character. Most always, the trait/action becomes completely outlandish and it becomes their defining characteristic. Sitcoms and Sitcom characters are particularly susceptible to this, as are peripheral characters in shows with long runs.
The trope is named for one of the examples in The Simpsons, Ned Flanders, who was originally just a considerate neighbor and attentive father, with his devout nature simply being that he willingly attended and paid attention in church, all to make him a contrast to Homer, before becoming obsessively religious to the point of stupidity.
Note that the key to this trope is in how the process is a gradual thing, the character starts relatively normal then gains a few quirks, the quirks become more prominent and then gradually become the character. If it is simply about how the character is different early on before the writers know what to do with them, that is Characterization Marches On. Flanderization doesn't have to be a bad thing - sometimes it can be used to expand on a background character's personality when they are brought to the foreground, or make an otherwise bland character stand out more.
by Edwinchunder October 23, 2013
Get the flanderization mug."Dad couldn't just say 'OK,' like normal fathers, he had to go and say 'Okaly-dokay-do.' It was such an embarrassing Flandersism."
by erosanne February 27, 2010
Get the Flandersism mug.Overlytolorant, Overly Devout Christian neighbour of Homer Simpson. A Widower since 2000, Has 2 sons todd and rodd. Ned works at the leftorium but only earns $27 more per week than Homer. Raised by Overly tolerant Beatnik Parents. Hated by Homer Simpsons and Overly annoying to Reverand Lovejoy. has a highly annoying but very funny catchphrase consisting of the overuse of 'Diddly' in just about every sentance.
FLANDERS: their not perfect but the lord says love thy neighbour
HOMER: shut up flanders
FLANDERS: Okily-dokily-doo.
HOMER: shut up flanders
FLANDERS: Okily-dokily-doo.
by Brother Number One February 10, 2005
Get the ned flanders mug.A term used to describe a person who is out and about, never home, or out on the streets up to no good, unable to stay in one place.
by liongirl77 April 22, 2014
Get the falandering mug.A Dirty Flanagan is a commonly used term in Ireland. It is when a man drinks all his Irish Whiskey, he takes his penis and inserts it into the whiskey bottle and ejecaulates. He then shoves the bottle up the womans vagina/ Man's but.
Professor: Seamus where were you last night?
Seamus: I dont really know... but my friend Aiden told me that I got so wasted that he gave me a Dirty Flanagan.
Professor: Umm.... CAN I HAVE ONE!
Seamus: I dont really know... but my friend Aiden told me that I got so wasted that he gave me a Dirty Flanagan.
Professor: Umm.... CAN I HAVE ONE!
by FLibbidy January 24, 2011
Get the Dirty Flanagan mug.(v)The act of refusing to take a shit over an extended period of time, due to constapation, medical reasons, or lack of prime dumping conditions.
The origin of this word comes from accounts of Mr. Henry Flanagan's pulling of what was known as "The Nine day no Shit". Flanagan accomplished this feat in the summer of 1910 after experiencing sub-stadard bathrooms, and a prolonged canoe trip excusion on open water in the South Puget Sound. It is disputed by many leading historians whether this event actually occured. Yet many witness accounts give substantial proof that this really happened.
Here is Dr. Sean Simonsen's Account
"August 5th 1910, Day 7 on the expedition, it is very hot and sunny here in the south puget sound. The sailors are getting wary and are bitchin' about how they have been paddling for so long and its not fair that I haven't paddled once over this excursion. Henry has told me that he hasn't taken a shit over these 7 days... HOLY FUCK! HE HASNT TAKEN A SHIT IN SEVEN DAYS!!! WHAT THE HELL!!!"
Although the this occurance is not yet validated, the phrase still survives.
and... trust me, It actually happened.
The origin of this word comes from accounts of Mr. Henry Flanagan's pulling of what was known as "The Nine day no Shit". Flanagan accomplished this feat in the summer of 1910 after experiencing sub-stadard bathrooms, and a prolonged canoe trip excusion on open water in the South Puget Sound. It is disputed by many leading historians whether this event actually occured. Yet many witness accounts give substantial proof that this really happened.
Here is Dr. Sean Simonsen's Account
"August 5th 1910, Day 7 on the expedition, it is very hot and sunny here in the south puget sound. The sailors are getting wary and are bitchin' about how they have been paddling for so long and its not fair that I haven't paddled once over this excursion. Henry has told me that he hasn't taken a shit over these 7 days... HOLY FUCK! HE HASNT TAKEN A SHIT IN SEVEN DAYS!!! WHAT THE HELL!!!"
Although the this occurance is not yet validated, the phrase still survives.
and... trust me, It actually happened.
Guy 1: Dude, the bathrooms at this camp stink!
Guy 2: Yeah I know man, I think I'm gunna have To Pull a Flanagan.
Guy 1: But this camp is for 2 weeks!!! Man, your nasty!
Guy 2: Yeah I know man, I think I'm gunna have To Pull a Flanagan.
Guy 1: But this camp is for 2 weeks!!! Man, your nasty!
by Jermango January 2, 2011
Get the To Pull a Flanagan mug.Monica: People may give out fake phone numbers but they don't give out fake names.
Pheobe: Yes they do i do it all the time *turns to joey* Hello im Regina Falange.
Joey: Hi i'm Ken Adams.
Pheobe: Yes they do i do it all the time *turns to joey* Hello im Regina Falange.
Joey: Hi i'm Ken Adams.
by FriendsFnatic April 14, 2014
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