The tendency of action, sci-fi, or fantasy media to needlessly sacrifice main characters for one reason or another.
Charlie from Lost, most characters from Lost, and every tough black sidekick character ever are all examples of needless sacrifice syndrome.
by Superdragonswordninja May 14, 2009
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This technique only works if the scare is justified and is built up well. Misusing or overusing it is absofuckinglutely annoying.
This technique only works if the scare is justified and is built up well. Misusing or overusing it is absofuckinglutely annoying.
Dude: "Was 28 Weeks Later terrifying or what?!"
Other Dude: "Honestly, I would've had a better time if half the zombies didn't have shotgun arm syndrome! I CAN'T FEEL MY FUCKING EARS, DUDE!"
Other Dude: "Honestly, I would've had a better time if half the zombies didn't have shotgun arm syndrome! I CAN'T FEEL MY FUCKING EARS, DUDE!"
by scrchngfrs November 4, 2016
Get the Shotgun arm syndrome mug.A Natural occurring phenomenon where a French person taking part in any semi-strenuous activity will complain within minutes of the activity's starting, often during hikes.
Known remedies include : resting, cheese, and giving up.
Not to be confused with french cries
Known remedies include : resting, cheese, and giving up.
Not to be confused with french cries
Pierre : My legs hurt, who chose this hike ?!
Moira : I think Pierre is coming down with a case of French Hiker Syndrome again
Moira : I think Pierre is coming down with a case of French Hiker Syndrome again
by ricardo_vic March 21, 2021
Get the French Hiker Syndrome mug.Selective Illiteracy Syndrome is a serious mental/moral impairment which afflicts individuals who disagree with something but do not examine the presented evidence in support of what they differ with -not because they can’t read- they habitually choose to NOT honestly read out of an irrational paralysing fear that those they disagree with just might be right!
Usually employed by contrarians, internet atheists, trolls and the lazy.
Usually employed by contrarians, internet atheists, trolls and the lazy.
C: You said you wanted proof for my position. Here is all the verifiable evidence that I could find.
A: You're still wrong!
C: How exactly?
A: ....um, reasons.
C: You never read it did you? And I suppose you never intend to either, simply because you don't WANT it to be true!. So...How long have you been suffering from Selective Illiteracy Syndrome?
A: You're still wrong!
C: How exactly?
A: ....um, reasons.
C: You never read it did you? And I suppose you never intend to either, simply because you don't WANT it to be true!. So...How long have you been suffering from Selective Illiteracy Syndrome?
by WHY?Outreach December 10, 2019
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PFS is known to last anywhere between two and four weeks. There is no known cure, but PFS is luckily almost never fatal. Symptoms recur even after repeated exposure to college finals, suggesting that the human mind cannot adapt to these circumstances.
PFS is known to last anywhere between two and four weeks. There is no known cure, but PFS is luckily almost never fatal. Symptoms recur even after repeated exposure to college finals, suggesting that the human mind cannot adapt to these circumstances.
by Dryman May 23, 2017
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“Oh bc he got Weird nigga syndrome”- Vito
“Oh bc he got Weird nigga syndrome”- Vito
by Bert xvideos June 19, 2021
Get the Weird nigga syndrome mug.Suction Cup Sydrom, abbreviated SCS, is a disease that usually affects females (though it can occur in males as well) who 'suction' themselves to another person they are attracted to. This happens either after the SCS victim and their desired person have had sexual relations, or sometimes even after the SCS victim has been taken out by said person.
Symptoms of a person who has SCS include non-stop texting and calling after having sex or going on a date with you, even when they get no responce; excessive creeping on your facebook/myspace/twitter and evidence of that supported through their undeniably accurate knowledge of where you are and who you are with at nearly all times- sometimes even 'happening to be in the same place at the same time'; and if the person claims to be in love with or obsessed with you, or your girl/boyfriend, even when any of those feelings are not mutual in any way.
SCS is more frequent in the ages ranging from 16-25, but there have found to be exceptions.
If you or anyone you know may be suffering from SCS, its recommended that you contact a doctor for the possibility of psycological treatment. In less serious cases, a good slap in the face from a much more level-headed friend will suffice.
Symptoms of a person who has SCS include non-stop texting and calling after having sex or going on a date with you, even when they get no responce; excessive creeping on your facebook/myspace/twitter and evidence of that supported through their undeniably accurate knowledge of where you are and who you are with at nearly all times- sometimes even 'happening to be in the same place at the same time'; and if the person claims to be in love with or obsessed with you, or your girl/boyfriend, even when any of those feelings are not mutual in any way.
SCS is more frequent in the ages ranging from 16-25, but there have found to be exceptions.
If you or anyone you know may be suffering from SCS, its recommended that you contact a doctor for the possibility of psycological treatment. In less serious cases, a good slap in the face from a much more level-headed friend will suffice.
Day 1: Jane meets John.
Day 8: After talking for a while, Jane and John go out to dinner and movie. Jane and John bang.
Day 9: Jane texts John to thank him for good time. John doesn't reply.
Day 10: Jane again texts John to tell him that she wishes to see him again. Still no reply from John.
Day 11: Jane calls John. John doesn't pick up. Jane becomes angry.
Day 12: Jane calls John from blocked number. John picks up, says 'hello' and Jane hangs up. Jane repeats this process at least seven times during Day 12.
Day 13: Jane drives by Johns house to see if his car is there. It is, but so is another blue one. Jane records plate number and tries to find out whether or not this is a love interest of John.
Day 14: Jane finds out John had been on a date with another girl yesterday. Jane calls John from blocked number, but this time when he picks up, cries that she is in love with him and will do anything to get him back. John laughs and hangs up.
By Day 25, John has had enough and files a restraining order. Jane starts therapy around Day 30 and by Day 34, has found a new victim- Josh.
PLEASE NOTE: the John-Jane case is basically the most extreme Suction Cup Syndrom case that will occur. Most times, Jane's Day 12 or sometimes even Day 13 behavior is the farthest a person will get before coming to the realization that no matter what they do, they will not be desired by John.
Day 8: After talking for a while, Jane and John go out to dinner and movie. Jane and John bang.
Day 9: Jane texts John to thank him for good time. John doesn't reply.
Day 10: Jane again texts John to tell him that she wishes to see him again. Still no reply from John.
Day 11: Jane calls John. John doesn't pick up. Jane becomes angry.
Day 12: Jane calls John from blocked number. John picks up, says 'hello' and Jane hangs up. Jane repeats this process at least seven times during Day 12.
Day 13: Jane drives by Johns house to see if his car is there. It is, but so is another blue one. Jane records plate number and tries to find out whether or not this is a love interest of John.
Day 14: Jane finds out John had been on a date with another girl yesterday. Jane calls John from blocked number, but this time when he picks up, cries that she is in love with him and will do anything to get him back. John laughs and hangs up.
By Day 25, John has had enough and files a restraining order. Jane starts therapy around Day 30 and by Day 34, has found a new victim- Josh.
PLEASE NOTE: the John-Jane case is basically the most extreme Suction Cup Syndrom case that will occur. Most times, Jane's Day 12 or sometimes even Day 13 behavior is the farthest a person will get before coming to the realization that no matter what they do, they will not be desired by John.
by yourfavoriteg!rl_ October 7, 2009
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