the dissonance between what is expected and what actually occurs, specifically with regards to any public event or natural disaster that can be discussed on a mass scale prior to its realization. greatly facilitated by journalism and the news media, but has soared to new levels with the rise of social media and "viral" sharing
Person 1: "Man, after all those fatalistic tweets and news stories about Hurricane Irene, I really expected the worst. Now the streets are dry again but I'm left with two flashlights, thirty sets of batteries, three months' worth of nonperishable items, and a bathtub full of water."
Person 2: "Now THAT's ireny."
Person 2: "Now THAT's ireny."
by hannahserena August 28, 2011
Irenie is loving, intellegent, strong-willed person. She sets extreme goals and knows that one day she will reach them. Irenie attracts all types of people and can talk to people from all walks of life. Irenie is able to keep people calm sometimes but always speaks of what she believes in. Some of her interests are travel, food, art, and photography.
by Jammage November 12, 2010