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Cage the Elephant

A metaphor for society’s attempt to contain and control the wild and powerful spirit in all of us.

Also, a really cool rock band.
"His supervisors thought they could cage the elephant by getting the rogue cop off the streets and into a cubicle desk job. But confinement only made him restless, and more dangerous than before."

Other examples of caged elephants include: Hormone-crazed high school kids; Employees in unfulfilling jobs; Spouses trapped in loveless marriages.
by Eegah! April 14, 2010
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The Rusty Cage Effect

the Rusty Cage Effect is a internet effect that I coined myself, Its when Media, Content, Song, or Game Attracts children without the intent of it being for children or not for children in general.

With this it can infect a community making a minority or Majority of the fanbase young children. this is also when other people see the fanbase with the media and influenced by the stereotype of the fanbase being mostly kids they can react negatively or positively
Guy 1: Hey wanna play Friday night funking or Gacha Club?
Guy 2: wtf arent those kids games
Guy 1: Whatever that's just the Rusty Cage Effect, These are actually good games,
Guy 1 : Plus Friday night funkin isn't for kids anyways
by SW_wastaken September 10, 2021
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The Nicholas Cage Effect

The hindering effect that the lack of acting prowess possessed by one Nicholas Cage has on any movie in which Nicholas Cage performs. It is identified by the lack of variation between any of the characters portrayed by this actor leaving all of his characters relatively ambiguous and uninteresting. Also when a character is brought up in common conversation, it is nearly indiscernible which character they are talking about.
"Hey did you go see that new Nicholas Cage movie where he could see the future?"
"Oh yeah, "Next," I didn't really enjoy that one."
"Yeah, me neither, but I was talking about "Knowing.""

An example of the Nicholas Cage Effect would result by watching any Nicholas Cage Movie, and then make a check-list. Does he have long flowing hair? Does he do a lot of epic running? Does he carry a flashlight? Does his face start on fire? Does he see the future? Most of the items listed above are usually true of any Nicholas Cage movie allowing you to see the future that the Nicholas Cage movie you are currently watching is probably going to be a colossal waste of your time.
by 3pj December 15, 2010
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cage the rage

awesome 80's way of saying: control your anger.
by Charles Reeves October 25, 2007
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Monkey in the Bird Cage

A figure of speech used for when someone misplaces something. (Ex. car keys, wallet, phone etc.)
Joe: I lost my car keys, I had them sitting on the table.
Mike: Well, it looks like you done put the monkey in the bird cage.
by Sil3nt_St0rm October 5, 2019
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Line the budgie cage

To line the budgie cage is to knock one out in a surreptitious manner
'Where's that copy of FHM?'

'I believe Adam has taken it home to line the budgie cage'
by Toby Jug December 15, 2008
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Breaking the butterfly cage

The act of tearing the vaginal wall during rough sex. Usually caused by a very clumsy or well endowed man.
Guy 1: So did you get with that girl last night?
Guy 2: Oh hell yea, I spent all night breaking the butterfly cage.
Guy 1: Wait, isn't that painful for her?
Guy 2: Who cares, I got laid!
Guy 1: SEX!
Guy 2: SEX!
by TheHaystack January 24, 2011
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