It describes a moment where someone says, in public, something incredibly stupid and idiotic. It is named after former US Vice President Dan Quayle who had done this on several occasions.
An example of a Dan Quayle Moment by Dan Quayle himself. "If we do not succeed, we run the risk of failure."
by Stinky Wiselteats October 27, 2015
Get the Dan Quayle Momentmug. When you use a word you think you know the definition to, but you actually don’t, however you use it anyway because it just sounds right. Later to find out it has the definition of something non-related.
Me: Wow, that guy has a rather large schlong! Friend: Are you talking about his nose? Me: Obviously! Friend: You mean, he has a large schnoz, right? That was a schlong moment!
by Tisdonym October 13, 2020
Get the Schlong momentmug. 1) My brother totaled my car, I'm having a GAH!Moment.
2) I bet he's having a GAH!Moment, he just won the lottery!
2) I bet he's having a GAH!Moment, he just won the lottery!
by Kell Marie October 16, 2010
Get the GAH!Momentmug. When someone mentions someone else's race, religion, nationality or sexual orientation that you don't agree with and don't like, you start yelling and insulting them and threatening them with physical violence and death
The word " CIGANE" and " PEDERČINO" IS a must!
The word " CIGANE" and " PEDERČINO" IS a must!
by Cuc123 September 6, 2022
Get the A Sanković momentmug. 
An event on the Social Media site, X (Formerly named Twitter, and still called by many users), that instigates into an out of control wave of cancel culture and or hate to one person and/or group.
Person 1: You heard that Sony forced people to log into PSN Helldivers 2 on STEAM and people started to purposely review bomb it?
Person 2: Yeah, they really made one big Twitter Moment right there.
Person 2: Yeah, they really made one big Twitter Moment right there.
by CrimsonXD001 May 18, 2024
Get the Twitter Momentmug. the act of assuming a conversation is about you when it, in fact, had nothing to do with you
originating from Harvard University student Eleni Dadian, a chief victim of Only Child Syndrome
originating from Harvard University student Eleni Dadian, a chief victim of Only Child Syndrome
Kat (*talking to a group of friends*): And that's why I'm buying a new computer!
Eleni (*entering the room*): Why are you guys talking about my laptop?
Group of Friends (*in unison*): Eleni moment!
Eleni (*entering the room*): Why are you guys talking about my laptop?
Group of Friends (*in unison*): Eleni moment!
by anonymous January 25, 2024
Get the Eleni momentmug.