Slang for an ailment caused by missing someone, or “simping for someone”, most likely called Ethel. The reason the name “Ethel” was picked was because it originated from an elderly man who had strong feelings for his partner (named Ethel). Ethel Syndrome can be used interchangeably with the popular internet slang “simp”.
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Born January 8, 1908
Died February 16, 1984
Best known for her roles in Girl Crazy, Anything Goes, DuBarry Was a Lady, Annie Get Your Gun, and Gypsy
Married 4 times, all ended in divorce.
2 children, Robert and Ethel Levitt. The latter died of a drug overdose.
Merman died of a brain tumor.
Born January 8, 1908
Died February 16, 1984
Best known for her roles in Girl Crazy, Anything Goes, DuBarry Was a Lady, Annie Get Your Gun, and Gypsy
Married 4 times, all ended in divorce.
2 children, Robert and Ethel Levitt. The latter died of a drug overdose.
Merman died of a brain tumor.
When asked why she never spoke to her Gypsy co-star Sandra Church, Ethel Merman said, "Of course I talk to her! Every night after the curtain closes, I tell her to go fuck herself!"
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A loud, foul-mouthed beast that resembles a butterball turkey covered in cornsilk. Its hobbies include frigging, drinking, and drunken frigging.
by Barbara Streisdale March 12, 2003
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Comes from the legend that "I Love Lucy" sidekick Ethel Vance was contractually obligated to remain 20 pounds overweight.
Comes from the legend that "I Love Lucy" sidekick Ethel Vance was contractually obligated to remain 20 pounds overweight.
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Get the Ethel Merman mug.The act of haggling someone down on their price, if possible to the point where the food is practically being taken out of their children's mouths.
Similar to being a skinflint or jew but much much worse!
Similar to being a skinflint or jew but much much worse!
"Did you see how Delwin Ethel'd him down?? I think he got it for less than it cost to make and he got the seller to throw in his first born!!! That man is a god!"
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mariah: did you see Ethel Poon’s birthday invitations??
brooke: oh lord don’t get me started. “you have to bring cake to receive some!”
mariah: damn ethel is crazy
brooke: oh lord don’t get me started. “you have to bring cake to receive some!”
mariah: damn ethel is crazy
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