A phrase used to point out a major twist in a film, conversation, or story.
The phrase originates from Shymalan's notorious reliance on twist endings. It usually holds a scornful connotation, due to the lackluster quality of many of Shymalan's recent films.
It is most commonly seen on boards such as Reddit, Tumblr, or 4chan.
The phrase originates from Shymalan's notorious reliance on twist endings. It usually holds a scornful connotation, due to the lackluster quality of many of Shymalan's recent films.
It is most commonly seen on boards such as Reddit, Tumblr, or 4chan.
Person A: "...and then it turned out that he was actually a transsexual midget standing on another midget's shoulders."
Person B: "..."
Person C: "Directed by M. Night Shymalan."
Person B: "..."
Person C: "Directed by M. Night Shymalan."
by cheekytriangle July 7, 2011