Strokes Syndrome

When a bands debut album is a hit, and any subsequent album is shit in relation to it. New albums released by bands suffering from Strokes Syndrome do not themselves necessarily have to be shit ... but chances are that they are.

Etymology: the phrase Strokes Syndrome comes from the band The Strokes, whose debut album Is This It was an undisputed masterpiece. As such, all their later albums, although average to good, had the appearance of being disappointing.

I was able to diagnose Alt J with Strokes Syndrome just minutes into the first track of their new album. It was a bloodflood.

Strokes Syndrome by Bird345 September 16, 2014

Different Strokes Syndrome 

A book, television show or movie which seemed to be awesome when seen as a child but turn out to be unbearably shitty as an adult.

1. I tried to watch Voltron the other day. What a terrible show! I can't believe we watched that shit back in the day. Talk about Different Strokes Syndrome.

2. Jonathan Livingston Seagull gave me a total "I'm special" hard-on when I was 13. Due to Different Strokes Syndrome, I couldn't make it through the first chapter as an adult.

Different Strokes Syndrome by Robot Loves Zombie May 14, 2010

Cheeks 

An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)

"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."

Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility

I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.

sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".

A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.

Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.

"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."

Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.

I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.

schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008