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Internet Fuckwad Syndrome

In·ter·net Fuck·wad Syn·drome,
n.

An Internet disorder where the patient, while acting under the anonymity of an Internet identity, proceeds to act in a manor both disparaging and embarrassing if said individual were to conduct himself in such a way in RL.

The pathology of this disorder stems from the intoxicating effect of freedom from repercussion when violating societal values and morals anonymity can provide. With no perceived penalty for prepubescent, immature behaviour, weaker individuals lose all inhibition, and proceed to mindlessly annoy, harass, abuse, and assault their peers whilst online.

The pathology is succinctly described through John Gabriel's Greater Internet Fuckwad Theory (Penny Arcade; "Green Blackboards (And Other Anomalies)"; 2004/03/19)

Symptoms include, but are not limited to:

·Trolling;

·Posting irreverent, shallow criticisms or comments on YouTube;

·Arguing with an admin on any site;

·Liberally using racial slurs;

·Backing up the use of racial slurs with equally racist rationalizations;

·Creating and distributing Spam; and

·Being a minor on the Internet.

Treatment requires an immediate intervention and disconnection from any Internet feed, as this is the sole vector of Internet pathogens, including text forms, and send buttons.

Abbreviated by the initialism (IFS), and also known as Anonymous Asshat Syndrome (AAS)
Dude, I was watching a pretty awesome video online, and some asshat has to comment, "this is the greatest piece of shite since your mother brought you into this world". What an asshole; if he/she flew their mouth off like that in the real world, they would be eating people's fists regularly. I pity these losers; they suffer from Internet Fuckwad Syndrome.
by Echo Pryce January 15, 2010
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Small town syndrome

Small town syndrome is when people's thoughts are limited by a mental box, the less knowledge of the outside world, the smaller the box. This often happens when people do not venture past their back door.
"how can he talk about that culture in that way, he has never even spent time with those people"

"He is suffering from small town syndrome, he does not know what is out there"
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dancing frog syndrome

Something that happens only when you are watching. If you try to show somebody else, it doesn't happen.
"My pet frog jumps up, dances, and sings 'Hello My Baby'! Show him!"

Frog - *sits there and ribbits*

"OMG! Dancing Frog Syndrome!"
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lesbian sheep syndrome

The circumstance of two women being romantically and/or sexually attracted to each other, but neither acting upon it because they're waiting for the other to make the first move.
Yeah, I've noticed Heather and Cathy flirting with each other as well. It's been going on for months—I think they're victims of lesbian sheep syndrome.
by original_MikZ February 22, 2009
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Human Scat Syndrome

An individual obsessed with shit to the point where they eat it,wank off with it shit on themselves or others
that filthy cunt asked me if he could do a Manhattan transfer with me and then wanted me to do a shit in his mouth while he wanked off in his own mud. He must have human scat syndrome!!!
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Joe Goldberg Syndrome

When a nice guy looks like he has done some shady and dark shit. He starts by being the nicest guy ever, treating everyone around him with love and respect, just an all around good guy. Until everyone including your friends and loved ones realize he isn’t who he says he Is except for the woman who’s in love.
Friend girl 1: ooo that guy over by the table looks cute and nice..
Friend girl 2: but he’s giving off some Joe Goldberg Syndrome vibes..
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Andy Kaufman Syndrome

When one's intention by telling a joke or doing something funny, is to make oneself laugh instead of others.
Bob: Hey didn't I go to highschool with you?

Steve: Hell, yea. I used to let you touch my penis in gym.

Bob: Wait, what?

Melany: That isn't the same Steve, and that isn't funny

Steve: It was to me. I have Andy Kaufman Syndrome
by Hellste Stern Von Allen June 5, 2010
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