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EBDism

Any contunuity error in a fictional series. Named for author Elinor M Brent-Dyer (1894-1969), whose 64 book long Chalet School series published over nearly 50 years contains a large number of continuity errors. Can be applied to any series where continuity errors arise
I found an EBDism on page 40 of "Bride leads the Chalet School".

NCIS LA has lots of EBDisms.
by BusyG January 15, 2022
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Edism

A word or phrase or thought that only Ed understands.

The word or phrase or thought may have been common in the early 19th century, but is used today by ED!
Ed: "I know exactly what's going on here. I was trying not to tip my hand. Just know that I know."

Other person: What the hell was that? An Edism?

Ed: "...IT'S NOT AN EDISM. IT'S AN OLD TIME POKER TERM. THAT I THOUGHT EVERYONE KNEW AND UNDERSTOOD."

Other person: Exactly
by Superjfly December 9, 2008
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Edism

'Sven Goran Erisson will score the winning goal for England in the 2004 World Cup'
by WaCkO October 19, 2004
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Edism

Witty and insightful summary of a situation, which clearly cuts the crap whilst encompassing the full complexities. A phrase likely to resonate with the intelligent in the audience.
An oft-used Edism: "We're fucked", esp. with reference to the global outlook, or perhaps after an orgy.
by Someone certainly not called Ed September 29, 2007
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endism

The belief that something of significant scope and duration, particularly something negative, is coming to an end.
The rumors of Japan surrendering soon strengthened the soldiers emotions of Endism
by ZHOMBEE October 19, 2021
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