Pads

Definitions

Initialism of post-Avatar depression syndrome (“a feeling of depression brought upon by watching the 2009 epic science fiction film Avatar or its sequels, as a result of not being able to experience the movie's world in real life”).

abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, neologism, slang, uncountable

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Examples

“News reports have⟳ appeared recently speaking of people who see⟳ Avatar and subsequently fall⟳ into a deep depression at their inability to access a world in reality as beautiful, entrancing and spiritual as Pandora, the mythical planet depicted in the film. But before you join⟳ a Post⟳ Avatar Depression Syndrome (PADS) support⟳ group, consider⟳ the lesson of the spilled Coke, or really, one of the lessons of LSD.”

“The condition went by different names: "Avatar" Syndrome, Post-Pandoran Depression or PADS (Post⟳-"Avatar" Depression Syndrome).”

“But no, PADS is not a medically recognised condition – nor does it seem to be a PR campaign. It is an observable phenomenon.”

“Fans complained about suffering from it back in 2009, so could we see⟳ a return⟳ to PADS?”

“When Avatar first hit cinemas in 2009, P.A.D.S spread⟳ among the masses: Post-Avatar Depression Syndrome. This isn't a joke, thousands of viewers sought comfort online from not being able to experience⟳ the wonders of Pandora outside movie theaters.”

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