an idea that children get that if they arent perfect they arent worth it. they constantly compare themselves to famous children, i.e. shirley temple, and have a feeling of inadequacy when they dont measure up.
most likely if you can look around and find a young child with self esteem issues, they are suffering from a shirley temple complex.
The Shirley Temple Effect occurs when one person at the table orders a Shirley Temple and everyone else orders one/changes their drink order to a Shirley Temple as well.
Person 1: “I’ll have a Coke”
Waiter to Person 2: “and for you?”
Person 2: I’ll have a Shirley Temple
Person 3: ooo I’ll also have a Shirley Temple
Person 1: Can I actually change my Coke to a Shirley Temple?
Any type of cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage containing Rohypnol (roofies) or a cheaper substitute. It is used for the sole purpose of sexual assault, often on men.
Roger wasn't getting lucky last night so he gave some guy a dirty shirley temple and took advantage of him in the restroom.