godfather syndrome

Occurs in movie franchises when a third installment of a movie franchise is widely considered disappointing compared to the previous two.

Based on The Godfather Part III, which is commonly considered inferior to Part I and II.

Seen Spiderman 3? Worst case of Godfather Syndrome I've seen in years.

by nrrork June 22, 2008

godfather syndrome

When someone likes the famous "Godfather" movies (originally a book by Mario Puzo and made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola) so much that they become convinced that they are really a Mafia boss and try to act like they've just finished running their shooting scenes. Symptoms may include constant quotations, dressing like one of the Dons, obsessive interest in Sicily, listening to Tarantella over and over again, and becoming creepily and quietly aggressive.

godfather syndrome guy: "hey you, what are you looking at? that's right i'm talking to you."

random bewildered person: "leave me alone you creeper."

godfather syndrome guy: "you want me to leave? i'll tell you what to leave: leave the gun. take the cannoli."

random bewildered person: ..........

by AliceOctober September 22, 2009

Godfather Syndrome

The week after you have first seen the Mario Puzo's The Godfather when you imagine yourself being the don of a mob within your city, school, etc.

You had major godfather syndrome when you pretended that there was a mafia in our school.

I can't believe that you pretented to have the homework business as one of your assets when you had godfather syndrome.

by Don Someguy April 15, 2009

Fairy Godmother Syndrome

Such in the case of the classic fairytale, Cinderella, F.G.S. is the overwhelming urge and want to help out those less fortunate, usually if they are in desperate need for caring or guidance. Sometimes being used as a substitute for having a stable, romantic relationship with someone themselves, the caregiver themselves may feel the need to latch onto the dreams and aspirations of the person they're helping, as well as in some cases even develop a slight romantic interest for the subject they're helping.

The poor girl's F.G.S. (Fairy Godmother Syndrome) practically compelled her to help out all her friends, only to soon find each one of them living happily ever after, and no one to help her in her darkest hour.

by Dr. Faux January 18, 2011