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Michael Syndrome 

One of the few syndromes whose symptoms yield a net benefit in one's life. (i.e., this is a syndrome you actually want to have.) Typically, Michael Syndrome is characterized by a dramatic increase in so-called 'eureka moments', of which many are incredibly useful ideas and contributions.

In other words, Michael Syndrome can be thought of as a temporary form of Savant Syndrome, but it is much more direct in application and does not contain any negative side effects.
My God, he just received his third Nobel Prize, fourth Turing award, fifth best-selling book, and is making a killing on his newest stock trading strategy... The only explanation: He has a case of Michael Syndrome.
Michael Syndrome by actanonverba November 18, 2016
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MICHAEL JACKSON SYNDROME 

An increasingly common condition where, on hearing a Michael Jackson song, a person spontaneously bursts into an MJ dance routine. Symptoms can include a rhythmic jerking of the neck muscles, slow nodding of the head, pouting and thrusting of the pelvis. The movements are often accompanied by squeals, whoops and shouts of Shamone! In extreme cases the patient exhibits zombie-like characteristics such as clawing fingers and twitching before grabbing their own knees, turning and stomping forwards. This often occurs in the company of others with the same affliction, when the condition becomes collectively known as Flash Mob.
I can’t stop dancing to Thriller – I must have Michael Jackson Syndrome and it’s addictive, man!

Michael Jackson Syndrome 

A condition that causes a person to exude faith in the human spirit to "Heal the World". This is a very selfless condition that is contagious and if spread worldwide, there will indeed be peace amongst all nations.
"Love and peace should be the ultimate goal for all nations in order for this planet to survive...so let's apply the Michael Jackson Syndrome."

Michael Jackson Syndrome 

An innocent person, humanitarian and global treasure who uses his platform to speak for downtrodden and marginalized humans and raises millions of dollars for social causes around the world.

(OR) Being stalked, maligned, attacked; being accused of crimes, egotism or assorted behaviors falsely while innocent; and being and mocked for trying to bring social and cultural problems to light to improve the condition of the world and make it a better place.

(OR) a sickness in humanity that causes it to admire, esteem and build up its global humanitarian treasures as they rise from their midst, only to hound, tear down and bully them with tabloid and mainstream journalism until they succumb to the lethal pressures of visibility, fame and fatal empathy for fellow humans or the the human condition. To leave them dispirited or dead, quickly moving on to the next target.
Michael Jackson and Lady Diana Spencer were victims of "Michael Jackson Syndrome."

Michael Bay Syndrome 

The condition of extreme pyromania in which one feels the need to create many, many explosions.
"Dude, I think I have Michael Bay Syndrome"

"Yeah, I know, You just blew up my cat!"

Michael Jackson Syndrome 

A condition that makes you want to show your love and deep appreciation for all around you...often accompanied by an intense need to tell people "I Love you".
Sarah's personality changed when she finally achieved her dreams--Michael Jackson Syndrome took over and she became kind and concerned about others.

Michael Jackson Syndrome 

A condition whereby no matter how badly you're treated by your fellow man, you continue to show nothing but love and respect for your fellow man.
Remember that other guy 2000 years ago who got treated abominably but only gave back Michael Jackson Syndrome?
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Acronym, meaning Too Long Didn't Understand
Similar to TLDR
Sister: This meeting was to discuss the rough draft of my essay, where we discussed the subsidiary questions I added in my rough draft. We also discussed the relationship between my main title and the real-life situations I chose to use in my essay. We discussed the structure of my essay as well, specifically the Math AOK section and how it relates to the contradiction of the title. This second meeting was particularly helpful in discussing the implications of my essay claims and how to apply the title across various areas of knowledge. There were many sections of the essay that could have been cut down in wordiness and the ways of knowing required further and more in-depth analysis.

Me: Woah! TLDU!
TLDU by L-Evans January 14, 2019
Word of the Day on August 30, 2026
the act of having anonymous sexual encounters with other men in public toilets.
Cottaging by greeef April 24, 2003
Word of the Day on August 29, 2026

Salad Days 

green inexperienced youthful judgement and cold blooded execution of those judgements.

Rashness with little concern of consequence.

Antony and Cleopatra. William Shakespeare

"My salad days,
When I was green in judgment, cold in blood."

- William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, 1.5
"How did you end up in jail?"

"Salad days, 'nuf said."
Salad Days by GilbyRFC0 October 7, 2011
Word of the Day on August 28, 2026

age gate 

An absolutely foolproof way to keep minors from viewing content deemed "too mature" for them to watch.
Billy: "So I was trying to watch some videos for an M rated game, and I ran into an age gate, so I put in my real birthday. SOMEHOW it managed to figure out that I am 12. CURSE YOU AGE GATE!!!"

Bill: "Fucking age gate! *quick scroll* THERE! I was born on January 1, 1904. Fuck you age gate."
age gate by Banja January 7, 2011
Word of the Day on August 27, 2026

board chow 

A)
The Crud that collects under the keys in a keyboard. Usually more severe in the keyboards of programmers and webmasters as they tend to spend a lot of time at the the computer and thus eat at their desk. Mainly affecting IBM Model M (clicly) style boards.

B)
Can also be used to gross out Non-Techie people
A)
Bill: want to go to the club?
Bob: No, I've got to clean out my board chow, keys are starting to stick.

B)
Bill: Want to go out to get a bite?
Bob: No, i am just going to have some of my board chow/
Bill: Whats' that?
Bob: The food scraps that collect in my keyboard; Want some?
Bill: *GAG* *HURL* *GAG*
board chow by BinaryHackerMan September 3, 2007
Word of the Day on August 26, 2026

young pup 

a young person, a young adult in their late teens/early 20s.
Ah, you're just a young pup at 23!
young pup by the dog May 30, 2006
Word of the Day on August 25, 2026
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