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coupon shot 

While a brilliant monster reveal in a film (e.g. Alien, Jaws, The Thing) is normally referred to as the "money shot", a bad monster reveal is referred to as a "coupon shot". Coined by RedLetterMedia in their reviews of the films Biohazard and Carnosaur 2.
"I thought we were gonna get a great reveal of the monster, but instead we get another awkward coupon shot of the alien just standing there next to a guy in the back of a truck" - Rich Evans
coupon shot by Southbound Soul June 19, 2017
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Coupon shot 

A term coined by Rich Evans from Red Letter Media to refer to a sudden reveal of a fully visible creature in a movie.

It’s not a direct comparison to the term know as “Money Shot” but rather an analogy comparing how in some movies having a slow and gradual monster reveal produces anticipation just like someone slowly unwrapping a present, while on the other hand having a full body rubber monster suddenly appear out of nowhere is like someone just throwing a gift certificate on the viewer’s face.

A “Coupon Shot ™” may be used as an attempt to make a reveal shocking instead of exciting but most often is just the result of bad film making or terrible editing.
(while watching a movie the scene suddenly changes to a the view of a full rubber monster costume that immediately proceeds to attack and kill some character) “WOW! Where did that come from? What a Coupon Shot™”
Coupon shot by Dr.Strangelovecraft October 27, 2018
well known from south park
rednecks get angrry that future folk took there jobs so they yell
They took ouare jerbs!
Them future folk took ouare jerbs!
jerb by Jimberley Kim April 7, 2005
Word of the Day on May 22, 2026
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
Word of the Day on May 21, 2026

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
Word of the Day on May 20, 2026

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
Word of the Day on May 19, 2026

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
Word of the Day on May 18, 2026