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ludonarrative dissonance 

What happens when the narrative (story) of a game conflicts with the mechanics (stuff the player does.)
"The cutscene says my character is sensitive and kind... but I just blew off 6 innocent people's heads for the lulz and the game was totally cool with that. There's some serious ludonarrative dissonance going on here."
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You're damn lucky if you know a Ladina. Ladina = Awesomeness. She is extremely funny and entertaining and she seems happy all the time. She makes people around her smiling and knows to cheer them up when they're down. She is very kind and understanding and listens to everybody's problems and tries to help. Ladina is up for EVERYTHING, even if it's the most stupid and random thing ever. She is also very beautiful, sexy, athletic and smart. Guys are often too shy to ask her out. She knows millions of people and has millions of friends but only a few have the honor to have a spot in her heart. Ladina is probably the most outgoing and open minded person ever. Treat her with respect and enjoy the time you spend with her, it is truly one of the best times of your life!
Andy: Have you met Ladina, she is so funny, she is just awesome!!

Ben: I know she is gorgeous, I've been out with her couple times, it was hilarious, I've had the time of my life

Matt: Hey guys calm down, she's mine!

Ben to Andy: See... that's her boyfriend. I wish I was him! she the nicest, sexiest, funniest and most awesome person I've ever met. Matt sucks so bad!

Marina: Hey Ladina, are you up for an Ice-Cream contest?

Ladina: of course, man! and afterwards we go to this raver concert and get wasted as hell. and tomorrow morning church haha!
Ladina by wellidonttellyou June 2, 2011
A beautiful, yet unique person. Very unpredictable, but always the life of the party. Has a likeable personality and easy to get along with. Not the type of person you would like to be on their bad side. If she doesn’t like you she’ll let you know.
this party is a ladonna!
LaDonna by serenity12 May 19, 2009
VERY small town in the middle of the woods in northern Wisconsin. Laona is known for it's being 45 minutes from the nearest Walmart/Theater, it's family dollar, silver lake, the gas station, and the only blinking read light in the county (not to be confused with a traffic light). Laona's youth start drinking too early, throwing parties 20 miles down dirt roads. This pattern of drinking is also common in adults, being that there are twice as many bars as churches. Pronounced- (Lay Oh Nah). Haven't been there? You haven't missed much.
Person 1- Guess where I went last weekend?

Person 2- Where?

Person 1- LAONA!

(silence)

Person 2- Why?
Laona by Gumby24 February 19, 2009
A bizarre type of person like her name with very peculiar ways. Someone who is usually misunderstood. Though weird and unpredictable, Ladonna is real. She doesn't take shit from anyone.
What a peculiar person! She's such a Ladonna.
Ladonna by Randalle March 11, 2009

Lamonade 

When a situation can't get any worse but you need a light, refreshing term.
What? I didn't make prom queen? I feel like I just drank a big cup of lamonade.
Lamonade by Steffini September 4, 2013