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Italian Narcolepsy

When you've eaten too much pasta and bread, and become drowsy or nod off afterwards.
"Hey, you see Frankie, sleeping at the table?!"
"Oh, yeah, he's just got Italian Narcolepsy."
by stonedintellectual October 18, 2019
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Olympic Narcolepsy

The sensation you get that you will abruptly fall asleep at any moment during the day due to trying to watch as much of the Olympics as you can the night prior, causing you to stay up way too late. A seasonal disorder, occuring in winter or summer only, and is of brief duration (around 2 weeks), and usually occurs in even numbered years. VCR, TiVO or other recording device is the only known remedy.
Jim: "Boy, look at John. He is drooling all over his spreadsheets and computer and he even had 3 cups of coffee. What do you think is wrong with him?"

Jane: "I don't know, but I think he may have Olympic Narcolepsy trying to see the Jamaican bobsled team medal. It was the last event last night."
by PainDoc February 17, 2010
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social narcolepsy

The sudden feeling of sleepiness or exhaustion felt the moment one is invited to a social function or activity, which usually results in avoiding that function or activity;
an excuse of having 'plans early the next day' is typically feigned, albeit poorly.
Person 1: "Hey, it's Saturday! Do you want to get some dinner and see a movie tonight?"

Person 2: "Nah, I'm kinda tired & don't want to be out too late. Plus, I have to get up early for work...on umm,..Monday".

Person 1: "Ah, sounds more like a case of social narcolepsy. (rolls eyes) Whatever."
by Marlise M. Tkaczuk March 25, 2009
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Ejaculation narcolepsy

When a guy becomes instantly tired and/or falls asleep as soon as his side of the deal is complete and he has ejaculated. This is regardless of length of time or time of day of said session.
"So, how was it with Peter?"

"Oh fine, but he got ejaculation narcolepsy after only 27 seconds so our time was cut short."
by Simone88 April 4, 2010
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transportation narcolepsy

Getting sleepy or falling asleep on public transportaion, including, but not limited to, subways, buses, trains, taxis, etc.
Krista's transportation narcolepsy during her daily BART ride to work frequently results in her missing her stop, drooling on herself, and people mistaking her for a homeless person.
by scooterams April 25, 2006
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Cinematic Narcolepsy

A mental disorder that prevents the completion of works of cinema, including film and lengthy television or stage play shows, due to a chronic and consistent inability to stay awake until the end of said performances without making an effort.
We decided that we were better served ordering the movie at home when it comes out on streaming because my girlfriend’s cinematic narcolepsy means it may take a few days to finish the movie.
by ArabianFA April 14, 2022
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Elective Narcolepsy

Falling asleep the exact moment one is asked to exert effort in assistance of others.
Just as I asked my husband to change the baby's dirty diaper, he had an acute attack of elective narcolepsy.
by James_onthe_Rocks1 September 1, 2013
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