become the Joker

Definitions

To have a breakdown; especially to be driven to violence by something maddening.

Internet, humorous

Examples

“Listen⟳, Shepard’s story is great, but it’s finished. Please⟳. Don’t make⟳ me become⟳ The Joker.”

“Doesn’t it feel⟳ like⟳ everyone is claiming to become⟳ The Joker these days? If you still want⟳ to have⟳ a highly-characterised breakdown whilst still being original about it, here are some alternatives.”

““I don’t mean⟳ to overreact, but if anything happens to Dogmeat I’m going to become⟳ the Joker,” said one Reddit user while on X, some fans have⟳ promised to “riot” if Dogmeat gets hurt⟳ in the show⟳.”

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