whale syndrome

A popular expression used by French Canadians, which depicts the urge to film and/or take as much pictures as possible of an event which seems amazing when seen in real-time, but appears devoid of interest when looking back at the footage and/or photos.

The expression's name relates to whale tours, a popular tourist attraction in Québec's Côte-Nord, during which this phenomenon is very frequent among newcomers.

Quebecer 1: Can you believe this? Aunt Jeanne managed to fill 3 memory cards with her photos from the whale tour...
Quebecer 2: Whale syndrome. Don't worry about it, that's a family trait. It's just like my grandfather who films fireworks shows.

by AgentRev September 27, 2011

Save the Whales Syndrome

The belief that your niche cause is of such vital importance to everyone in the world that it’s your mission to force it on as many people as possible.

Ya, I know, just another case of “Save the Whales Syndrome”.

by johnp May 2, 2014

beached whale syndrome

When someone particularly lazy and/or fat is assigned a task in which they have decided is too hard. They solve the problem by lying on the ground and whining/moaning resembling a beached whale. OR when one or more lazy fat people watch a more fit, less lazy person do work.

Example 1: The Freshman P.E. class got the beached whale Syndrome when they were told to run the mile.

Example 2: I couldn't answer my phone because my boss got beached whale syndrome

by Little Boots May 26, 2009

Retarded Whale Syndrome

A condition with which one's lips are huge and they have barely any mental capability. They are also very uncoordinated and retarded.

Ha look at that dude he has retarded whale syndrome he has massive lips.

by IamFUCKINGTHICCCCCC😤💦🍆👌🏿 May 31, 2016

Super Whale Syndrome

When a person is so fat their genitals are hidden like a turtle in it's shell.

Me: You have Super Whale Syndrome. Your vagina is completely hidden by your lower fat roll.
Her: You're really rude, but I see what you mean.

by dingusmaniac April 9, 2019

Dolphin Whale Syndrome

When a skinny hot girl hangs out with a fat girl on a regular basis, or vice verca.

Damn she's so hot but she always seems to be suffering from Dolphin Whale Syndrome.

by BPGZ February 25, 2009