Grey Lady Effect

*Referring to Lady Helena Ravenclaw from J.K Rowling's Harry Potter*

This happens when someone (Often an offspring/friend/spouse/partner of someone famous) gets overshadowed by well... Someone famous (Like how Helena Ravenclaw was being constantly compared and overshadowed to her mother, Rowena Ravenclaw.). It results on the former being constantly compared to, bullied, underestimated or outright discriminated by clueless people based on the latter (The Famous Person), causing mental strain and low self-esteem.

To famous people who have ordinary children/friends/spouses/partners, please never give the Grey Lady effect to them. It sucks. Real bad.

Severus, son of a celebrity dad: I hate my dad. I love acting, but being constantly compared to my dad's achievements kills me.

Dyl: That's the Grey Lady effect for you.
Phyl: That sucks. Being a shadow to your dad.
Severus: I don't like it. I love my dad, but I hate the people treating me like shit because of his fame. I wish I can just be me.

by Some Guy in the Tavern December 10, 2023

Grey

The hottest, kindest, sweetest, most adorable, caring person alive. Someone you are glad you met, he will fill any hole you have in your life and care about you more than your family

person 1: "i love Grey."

person 2: "me too."

by Batcherie November 21, 2021

grey gardening

When you spend at least 24 hours in the same clothing, often unshowered, not leaving your home or the home of your closest friend. Activities include doom scrolling, watching trashy movies, drinking tea. Done in pairs.

"We spent the weekend grey gardening at Amber's house."

by mememepickles February 21, 2025

Grey Anatomy

One the best shows to watch, once you watch one episode you want to keep watching.

Girl 1: "Have you watched Grey Anatomy yet?"

Girl 2: "No, I don't think i'm going to."

Girl 1: "Its literally the best show ever, you need to watch it."

by greys_2006 November 3, 2021

Grey lulz

Laughs at the expense of old people.

That old guy just fell down the stairs, haha i love grey lulz

by ian ferguson January 11, 2008

Fade to Grey

One man on a lonely platform
One case sitting by his side
Two eyes staring cold and silent
Shows fear as he turns to hide
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)

Feel the rain like an English summer
Hear the notes from a distant song
Stepping out from a back shop poster
Wishing life wouldn't be so long
(Devenir gris)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
(Devenir gris)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
(Devenir gris)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
(Devenir gris)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)

by Death Menace April 10, 2023

Grey

Color used by the grey

Who wears grey? The grey

by NIGGACOCKBBC November 13, 2023