A phrase typically appended to the title of a sequel from a television or film series to mock its poor quality. The term was originated in the title of the poorly received 1984 dance film “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo”.
Electric Boogaloo can be appended to the name of a movie to indicate a sequel. This construction is somewhat dismissive of the original work and/or the idea of making a follow-up movie. The sequel may be real, planned, or imagined.
When are they going to make Titanic 2: Electric Boogaloo?
I'm just gonna wait for it to come out on TV before I see The Fantastic Four 2: Electric Boogaloo.
1. (noun) Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo is a 1984 film in which urban breakdancers, Turbo and Ozone, use the power of dance to stop a corporation from demolishing the local recreational center. It features popular rap artist, Ice-T.
Tagline: "If you can't beat the system...break it!"
2. (verb) To stop a corporation from destroying local culture through the power of urban dance (typically break).
"I just watched the 1984 film, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo!"
"At the city council meeting, Mr. Swanson went all Electric Boogaloo on PolyCorp Developments."