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William Hung 

The first American Idol reject to gain widespread fame. Hung, an engineering major at Berkeley, turned in a horrendous rendition of Ricky Martin's She Bangs at his audition and was roundly rejected by the judges. Despite this setback to his singing career, he was signed to a record deal and released one album, Inspiration, a collection of covers sung by Hung and peppered with occasional words of wisdom. To this day, many are still unsure whether Hung was a savvy genius with an almost supernatural ability to mock his own self-image or just a naive fool who truly believed he was talented.
I pity the fool that bought William Hung's CD.
William Hung by roundthewheel January 15, 2008
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The William Hung Effect 

The phrase refers to the condition where an American Idol contestant, with no talent, goes on the show hoping to acquire fifteen minutes of fame (or infamy). This phenomenon does not specify whether the contestant has an accurate self-perception of how terrible they are.

American Idol producers rely on this percentage of the contestant population to put together the first few shows of each season.
How can she actually think she would make it to Hollywood? It must be the William Hung Effect
The William Hung Effect by e009 January 19, 2007
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well-hung 

Well-hung guys tend to jack off with BOTH hands.
well-hung by brook July 30, 2004

William Hung 

The most sublime singer in the history of music. Every time I hear his music, especially covers of passe hits like She Bangs, my soul is transported to another dimension. He sings like an angel on crack and his voice is just mind-blowing.
If it wasn't for William Hung's songs, I'd commit suicide.
William Hung by Huuligan May 25, 2006

well hung 

A term used to describe a male with a large penis.
Kendall is well hung likea donkey!
well hung by Aaron Cooper June 1, 2005

Wong Fei Hung

Real-life Chinese folk hero, revolutionary and kung fu master who lived in the late 19th century. reknowned for his mastery of Hung Gar style and his "No Shadow Kick" technique.

subject of countless television shows and movies, including the Once Upon a Time in China series in which he was portrayed many times by Jet Li
Taken verbatim from Last Hero in China subtitles

Officer Lui: I have heard that your kung fu belongs to the school of Shaolin. Your No Shadow Kick is really famous. But what sort of fists do you play? Kung's? Tiger and Crane? Cross fists?

Wong Fei Hung: Sir, you mean famous, it's being exaggerated. Please don't misunderstand.

Office Lui: Hahahahaha. Master Wong, you are wrong. It's a bad habit of keeping your kung fu secretly.
Wong Fei Hung by kasrkin February 21, 2009

william hung 

One of the most brilliant young minds in America.

Formulated a plan where he would gain fame and fortune by singing horribly. His plan worked and can now retire.
William Hung did not gain fame by accident. It was all according to his plan.
william hung by AbnormalBoy November 1, 2004