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Undertale effect

A phenomenon in which a video game, movie, or other piece of media that was never intended to be perfect gets hyped up as such by its fan community, causing those diving in to have far too lofty expectations. This is followed first by disappointment when it fails to be perfect, then by backlash against the fans who hyped it up - and, inevitably, the game itself. This results in a cycle where the "fans" and "haters" become distinct groups who get increasingly vocal and vicious with each other, debates over its contents become less rational and more personal, until eventually all legitimate discussion about the original subject becomes impossible.

Popularized by the 2015 video game Undertale, as of this writing it is still extremely difficult to bring up the game in any context without getting attacked - either by diehard fans who refuse to recognize that the game has flaws, or diehard haters who refuse to recognize that the game has strengths.
I once brought up Undertale in a conversation. I got told to kill myself, and then the conversation veered off-course into bickering between the fans and the haters. That's the Undertale effect for you.
by JonBon3311 December 19, 2016
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underbeneath

The practice of sporting your collar tucked in, typically in crime-riddled urban areas. The polar opposite of the collar pop. Made popular by Atlanta rappers "Tha THC Boyz" (They*Hidin*Collaz.)
Damn, son...You wanna get shot?! You better tuck that collar underbeneath!!!
by Loloforeal June 12, 2007
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Sans Undertale

An Epic Gamer. Plays mercy in overwatch. Easiest enemy
by Sand the gamer December 7, 2018
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undertale

An adventure RPG made by indie developer Toby Fox. It has a diverse and engaging storyline that has many paths to follow, and many endings as a result.
Hey, you should try genocide for your first play on undertale!
Nah man, fuck that. Pacifist has a better ending you dickwad.
by ArmedDolphin January 1, 2016
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undernerd

an individual whose technical (usu. computer-based) competencies are notably less advanced than those of his or her peers; a nerd wannabe
The project manager thinks I'm an experienced computer programmer but I'm really just an undernerd learning everything on-the-fly.
by Scott Fairbairn July 29, 2008
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Undercover player

A male who claims to not be a player but actualy is.

A male who pretends to be a girls friend but really just wants to sleep with them.
He usually uses his angst over a recent breakup to lure unsuspecting females.
Person 1: I just realized he's an undercover player.

Person 2: how?

Person 1: He is still with one girl but is also trying to get with those two other girls.
by El cucuy707 May 27, 2009
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Niggerlover undercover

A white person who has relationships with blacks (a niggerlover), but keeps it a secret.
She has a black boyfriend, but won't admit it. She is a niggerlover undercover.
by bigbadbulgarian March 8, 2007
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