Whedoned

During a TV show or book, when a character you've grown to love is inexplicably killed in the third act, usually as a quick way of evoking a great deal of emotion from the audience. Named for Joss Whedon, who literally has never produced anything in which this hasn't happened.

Penny is 'Whedoned' at the end of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Wash is 'Whedoned' at the end of Serenity
Buffy is 'Whedoned' in the season 5 finale of Buffy the Vampire Slayer

This literally goes on and on and on

Whedoned by A Firefly Fan November 10, 2010

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Whedonesque

The sorrow of getting exactly what you want, but in such a way that it shatters your soul beyond imagining.

That opera was unbelievably tragic. The ending was particularly Whedonesque.

Whedonesque by chaosandcookies May 26, 2015

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whodonedoneit

Irish heritage

Hey whodonedoneit? Ae done it

whodonedoneit by Irish007 February 22, 2024

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whodonedoneit

Irish Heritage

Whodonedoneit,

whodonedoneit by Irish007 February 22, 2024

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breatharian

One whos diet consists of air, light, and prana, with a possible sip of water now and then.

The breatharian has air, light, and prana for food.

breatharian by leena gabor November 8, 2005

Word of the Day on June 3, 2026

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A Booger In The Nose Of Progress

Anything that impedes or otherwise interferes with a process going forward.

"Militarily, that inquest was a booger in the nose of progress."

or

"As far as human rights are concerned, this political infighting is a booger in the nose of progress."

A Booger In The Nose Of Progress by Rok'n'rol Wannabe October 19, 2006

Word of the Day on June 2, 2026

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🤡🫵🏻

How to say "you're an idiot/clown" using only emojis.

Person 1: Insert completely incorrect and/or idiotic statement here
Person 2: 🤡🫵🏻

🤡🫵🏻 by Ubeenbamboozledson May 31, 2026

Word of the Day on June 1, 2026

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