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Cosmetic Effect of Darkness/Distance [C.E.D.]

Everything looks better in dim lights or from a distance!!!
I seen this hot guy across the bar, as I got closer, I realized, it was the Cosmetic Effect of Darkness/Distance!
by Kenneth W Armstrong May 1, 2005
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LDM (Long Distance Mistake)

The LDM (Long Distance Mistake) occurs when you see a pretty woman approaching and coming closer to you. The nearer/closer she gets, the more you see her and all the details of her body, face etc.
When you realize then that she is not that pretty as you thought before, you have been mistaken about her beauty seen from far away (long distance).
"Bro, look at that nice girl over there, such a beautiful woman!"
"True, let's getting her closer to us, to see more of her..."
"Nah man, she's not that hot, that was a LDM (Long Distance Mistake)!"
by Teutone1848 March 15, 2018
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50,000 foot view (or any other ridiculous distance)

Seeing the “big picture” of a project or process. Guidance for the overall approach.
Hey Austin, just give me the 50,000 foot view (or any other ridiculous distance) on where we are getting the rams rodded!
by phdeed2015 June 21, 2018
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District 9

Used to describe any movie/film that the pre-release movie trailer does not accurately represent the content of the actual movie. In the case of a District 9, this turns out to be a pleasant surprise, as it wasn't what you expected, but it's still good, if not great.

This is the opposite of a U.S. Marshals, in which a film is made to look much better/funnier than it actually is, suckering you into wasting your time on it. Many comedies are guilty of this tactic.
Example Films: District 9 (2009), Law Abiding Citizen (2009), Cop Out (2009)

Opposite example films: U.S. Marshals (1998), Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009), The Clearing (2004), A History of Violence (2005)

Sample use of the phrase: Yeah, that movie District 9'd me. I totally didn't see that coming from the trailer, but it worked!

I kept hoping it would pull a District 9 on me, but nope, the only good things about it were in the trailer.

I thought <MOVIE TITLE> was going to District 9 on me, but instead we got US Marshall'd.
by Ravens_OH June 16, 2010
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Distraught

When someone is extremely uncomfortable, moves around alot in discomfort or plays with their hair in awkward situations.
Jesup: Melvin is so distraught, let's analyze his every movement.

Joe: Hes playing with the buttons on his jean jacket, a clear sign of distress, and hes also wearing jeans.

Jesup: now hes trying to make himself look comfortable but it's clear that he is distraught.
by theycallmejesup August 1, 2010
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reality distortion field

reality-distortion field n. An expression used to describe the persuasive ability of managers like Steve Jobs (the term originated at Apple Computer in the 1980's to describe his peculiar charisma). Those close to these managers become passionately committed to possibly insane projects, without regard to the practicality of their implementation or competitive forces in the marketpace.
"A reality distortion field. In Steve's presence, reality is malleable. He can convince anyone of practically anything. It wears off when he's not around, but it makes it hard to have realistic schedules."
by Matrix9180 August 12, 2004
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Disturbia

Rihanna's best song to date.
The song Disturbia is amazing.
by kendallll. June 15, 2008
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