The Ron Don Phenomenon is a memory error that occurs when you mix up two similar pieces of information despite intentionally memorizing the correct answer at an earlier time.
Due to the easy confusion of the two items, you explicitly tell yourself the correct piece of information, as if cementing it in your brain. However, when trying to recall the information later, you can't remember which of the two items you foregrounded as the correct answer.
The crux of the Ron Don Phenomenon is the fact that you insist that you will remember the correct piece of information but precisely fail to do so at a later time.
Due to the easy confusion of the two items, you explicitly tell yourself the correct piece of information, as if cementing it in your brain. However, when trying to recall the information later, you can't remember which of the two items you foregrounded as the correct answer.
The crux of the Ron Don Phenomenon is the fact that you insist that you will remember the correct piece of information but precisely fail to do so at a later time.
"I used to have a bus driver who told us his name at the start of every school year, and, every year, I'd forget whether his name was Ron or Don. When the next year came around, I was sure that I'd remember this time. But not soon after, I'd forget again. It's the Ron Don Phenomenon!"
by Allie Christine August 18, 2022
Get the Ron Don Phenomenonmug. DonKing Kick
Used in reference to someone’s hair that is so out of control it’s suggested that a grumpy donkey kicked you in the face and/or hair with force to where it’s blown back and looks like a beetle juice hallowed wig.
Used in reference to someone’s hair that is so out of control it’s suggested that a grumpy donkey kicked you in the face and/or hair with force to where it’s blown back and looks like a beetle juice hallowed wig.
by pseudonympho April 19, 2022
Get the Don King Kickmug. The greatest of all the dons and the epitomy of natural pimp. many have imitated bt none will duplicate. known only as a phenomenon. ladies love him and haters hate him. the likes of stretch, flex luthor, tyler, UKL, willy jenius, JBL & Dr.J all come close bt none will rise to be his equal.
by TD1 June 1, 2004
Get the True Don 1mug. by mavsfan January 29, 2008
Get the Don Juan-linermug. by Sean Ochoa August 21, 2008
Get the Don Juan Capristranomug. v. phrase. surrender; lower one's standards. Inspired by Queen Elizabeth's refusal to put on any cowboy hats, feathered headresses, ball caps etc. that are offered but can be used in regard to any clothing item (tuxedo, grad gown) , job, dinner with in-laws etc.
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The prom is this weekend. Are you gonna don the white hat?
I'm a gonna go alright but I ain't no white hat donner.
Then you might not get no punch.
I'll tell you who's gonna get no punch and it ain't gonna be you!
I'm a gonna go alright but I ain't no white hat donner.
Then you might not get no punch.
I'll tell you who's gonna get no punch and it ain't gonna be you!
by gnostic1 July 14, 2011
Get the don the white hatmug. by Wilkiniho October 23, 2009
Get the Don King in a headlockmug.