A term best described as adding 'out of character' behaviour and lines to the characters and unnecessary plot twists for the sake of drama and shock value. Exc. Game of Thrones S8.
"We kind of forgot about good writing and logic so we decided to subvert expectations this season because, you know, shock value."
D&D on GoT S8
D&D on GoT S8
by NotAnotherMartha May 19, 2019
Get the subvert expectationsmug. A vague message that has been seen on bills and graffiti in multiple countries. Often accompanied with the date 5/19/13, its current meaning is unknown, but some rumors associate it with the Apocalypse.
by electronut August 9, 2010
Get the Expect usmug. When you don't honestly believe something to be the case, but wouldn't be surprised if it turned out to be true.
My friend was so crazy, I half expected him to actually jump off the water tower into a tub of jello when the radio station offered him $10.
by David Fier May 25, 2007
Get the half expectmug. The universal truth that if you groom yourself in preparation for an expected hook-up, the hook-up will not occur immediately after. It only occurs when you haven't prepared yourself properly. Usually applicable to females.
For example, a girl shaves her legs in preparation for an expected hook-up but then the guy tells her he can't hang out that night.
She tells her roommate "Damn, I should've known I wouldn't get any tonight; its the Law of Expectation."
She tells her roommate "Damn, I should've known I wouldn't get any tonight; its the Law of Expectation."
by cocol001 March 27, 2008
Get the Law of Expectationmug. by joyinurlyf0616 April 10, 2015
Get the beyond expectationmug. by Light Joker August 8, 2004
Get the expect the unexpectedmug. In a marriage doomed for failure, the measurement of length used primarily for betting purposes of the groom's friends.
by Spyrokeet December 24, 2008
Get the wife expectancymug.