goo·gle am·ne·sia, n.
An internet disorder phenomenon caused by the sheer simplicity and instant gratification of discovering an answer to virtually any question instantly, where the individual who performs the query quickly loses all memory of both the query and resulting information.
The reason this disorder is specifically linked to Google, and not other search engines, or simply, "Search Engine Disorder", is from the sheer simplicity and high success rate at immediately getting an answer through Google, the answer itself looses significance having been acquired so quickly. Also partially due to Google's near monopolistic share of search engine activity.
An internet disorder phenomenon caused by the sheer simplicity and instant gratification of discovering an answer to virtually any question instantly, where the individual who performs the query quickly loses all memory of both the query and resulting information.
The reason this disorder is specifically linked to Google, and not other search engines, or simply, "Search Engine Disorder", is from the sheer simplicity and high success rate at immediately getting an answer through Google, the answer itself looses significance having been acquired so quickly. Also partially due to Google's near monopolistic share of search engine activity.
1. I'm not sure, but I'm getting a sense of deja-vu when I Google, "Reason for the sky being blue". I may be suffering from 'Google Amnesia'
2. You know, from the amount of time John spends on the internet, you'd figure he would have some knowledge about anything, yet he's a complete tit. Must be suffering from Google Amnesia
2. You know, from the amount of time John spends on the internet, you'd figure he would have some knowledge about anything, yet he's a complete tit. Must be suffering from Google Amnesia
by Echo Pryce January 1, 2008
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"David must have Facebook amnesia. He friended me even though I hated that little fucker back in high school."
by TheLongRanger2 December 3, 2009
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When you forget about presents you bought someone for Christmas. Usually occurs because gifts were bought after Christmas or in the summer when they're not as expensive
Mike: Where'd you get that new skateboard? It's June.
Jim: My mom found it in her closet. She said it was from last Christmas
Mike: She must have suffered from Holiday Amnesia
Jim: My mom found it in her closet. She said it was from last Christmas
Mike: She must have suffered from Holiday Amnesia
by J_F7 January 3, 2010
Get the Holiday Amnesia mug.The effect a store has on you when you enter. You arrive and forgot what you came to purchase, so you wander around the store trying to remember.
I went to Target last night for toothpaste and got retail amnesia. I spent $75 on crap I didn't need and forgot the toothpaste I needed.
by SteelerPP April 6, 2012
Get the retail amnesia mug.“Parking Lot Amnesia” is the syndrome that occurs when parking in any lot at any large facility. It occurs when you open the door of your vehicle to get out and is recognized when you are leaving the building and realize you have no idea where your vehicle is even though you left it just moments earlier. Which usually results in a long hot or cold walk with a heavy load until the final recognition of your car or in worst case scenarios calling a friend for a ride and returning after the establishment has closed and your car is the last one in the lot. The invention of remote locks has greatly decreased the syndrome and has resulted in a new disorder called “Arm Overhead Clicking” where you walk around arm raised over your head and constantly try to activate your cars locks from a distance.
Upon leaving an establishment: Dude, where’d we park? I don’t I know man! F*^k, “Parking Lot Amnesia again.” Well let’s walk around and use your remote (Arm Overhead Clicking) maybe we can find it that way?
by Blewsman7 November 23, 2013
Get the Parking Lot Amnesia mug.An ailment caused by losing or breaking a cell phone or mobile device resulting in complete loss of phone numbers and other information of friends and family, mainly caused by the fact that people no longer have to remember phone numbers due to contact lists and speed dialing.
"I wish I never lost my old phone, cause now I don't have anyones numbers anymore. Totally suffering from tech amnesia."
by McSushi March 28, 2008
Get the Tech Amnesia mug.A condition of thoughtlessness which occurs when you open up Facebook and forget what you are doing. It is usually temporary, and the person will eventually awake as if out of a stupor. Those who suffer from it are unable to retrieve information and instead fall into a state of oblivion. The most common symptom is mental blankness where the victim descends into a deep state of incognizance.
Danny: Dude, can you see what time the open mic is at?
Rob: Sure man, lemme just check on Facebook.
15 minutes later....
Danny: Bro! What the hell have you been doing for all this time?!
Rob: Oh, I, uh...just looking at some pictures of this girl who's a friend of a person I found on the wall of an acquaintance from middle school.
Danny: Broooo! Shit, stop it, she's like 16. You've got Facebook Amnesia! Now go and check the event page.
Rob: Sure man, lemme just check on Facebook.
15 minutes later....
Danny: Bro! What the hell have you been doing for all this time?!
Rob: Oh, I, uh...just looking at some pictures of this girl who's a friend of a person I found on the wall of an acquaintance from middle school.
Danny: Broooo! Shit, stop it, she's like 16. You've got Facebook Amnesia! Now go and check the event page.
by MonteCristo8 August 26, 2013
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