The Martha Jones Effect

The misdirected rage generated by fans of a particular character when that character is killed off or replaced by someone else. Often the rage prevents them from giving a fair opinion of the new character. Originates from the BBC series Doctor Who, when fan favorite Rose Tyler was replaced with Martha Jones.

Example #1

“I hate Martha Jones so much!”

“Why?”

“Because she isn’t Rose Tyler!”

Example #2

“I hate Clara Oswin Oswald!”

“Why?”

“Because she isn’t Rory and Amy!”

“That’s the Martha Jones effect.”

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Trekkie and/or Trekker

A fan of Star Trek (any incarnation) who has COMPLETELY MISSED THE POINT OF THE SHOW!

Instead focusing on the little nicpicky details, rather than the bigger issue of what unites people of different cultures/ethnicities etc.

Those guys are to busy arguing whether they're Trekkie and/or Trekker to realize they haven't been paying attention.

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misogynet

The corner of the Internet specifically concerned with hating women.

"I decided to post an article about modern feminism."
"I'm sure the misogynet will be all over that."

"There's no way Supergirl deserved a 6.5 on IMDB"
"Yeah, looks like the work of the misogynet."

Idiot Radiation

Emanating from exceptionally stupid people Idiot Radiation has the effect of slowly chipping away at a persons intelligence/sanity. Although mild exposure can leave the exposed feeling angry, bitter, and or homicidal for short to moderate periods of time prolonged exposure has been known to increase an individuals resistance, acting as a form of inoculation. (At least in the cases where prolonged exposure hasn’t resulted in violence.)

Idiot Radiation poisoning is common to individuals working in fields that require daily contact with the public.

Effective treatments include: Listening to music, deep breathing, and becoming a hermit. Although alcohol has been known to be an effective treatment, in sufficient quantities it can result in an individual becoming the source of Idiot Radiation and should therefore be considered only as a last resort.

Idiot Radiation tends to effect groups more severely contributing to the ‘mob mentality.’

The only known cure is the complete eradication of the human species.

Dude, must be Idiot Radiation.

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Parental Fog

A form of brain damage that renders a parent incapable of noticing faults in their own children that they would readily identify in the children of others.

"My son is so smart, he's going to be a doctor."

"Is he the one who glued his head to his shoulder? I think you might have a case of Parental Fog."