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Netflix Syndrome

The Netflix Syndrome occurs when an organization changes its business model or key premise without consulting its customer base, taking a extremely successful business model down the tubes.

Refers to the changes in programming, pricing, and fundamental business model of Netflix; and how they experienced severe backlash from their customers, which ultimately broke the near monopoly Netflix had on the streaming video business.
"I think it's a bad idea to re-brand ourselves right now; we'll only experience Netflix Syndrome."
Netflix Syndrome by Mak Leto March 5, 2012

Netflix Syndrome

Occurs when an organization changes its business model or key premise without consulting its customer/donor base, taking an extremely successful business model down the tubes.
A certain nonprofit organization is experiencing netflix syndrome. They are jeopardizing their fundraising by alienating multiple demographic groups by discontinuing their funding for low cost mammograms.

Netflix Syndrome

To think you know everything about a subject after watching one Netflix documentary.
John has Netflix Syndrome after watching food Inc. and keeps telling everyone to be a vegan.

The Netflix Syndrome

The Netflix syndrome occurs when storywriters try pushing Representation movements (such as LGBTQ+, BIPOC, etc. ) instead of following the original story/ script. As a result, The piece of media comes off as inaccurate or with several unexplained plot holes.
-Did you know that Velma from Scooby Doo is a lesbian in the most recent show?
- Wow! That's literally the netflix syndrome!

Netflix Withdrawal Syndrome 

The feeling of utter loss and depression one feels after finishing all the episodes of a really good show on Netflix
When I finished watching every second of 'Friends", I was at a loss. Must be a pretty severe case of Netflix Withdrawal Syndrome

Netflix Withdrawal Syndrome 

An affliction that is not officially recognized, but can be self diagnosed easily. If you haven't watched Netflixin in more than 14 hours give or take you may experience chills, fevers, pain, sweats, nausea, vomiting, irritability, sudden fits of rage, among multiple other symptoms. There is no known cure. However, the symptoms or best treated by watching a quick 20-22 minute episode of a good show on Netflix. More episodes/movies may be needed.
I get motion sickness on planes and boats, but I don't like telling people that cause so I tell them I suffer from Netflix Withdrawal Syndrome, really just a great excuse for why I am sick.
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
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