What Is Lampshaded?
5.0BRAINROT SCORELampshaded Said of a flaw, coincidence or cliché that a story has openly pointed out about itself, usually with a wink, instead of hoping the audience will not notice.
Origin:The past-participle form of the verb to lampshade, which Wiktionary defines as calling attention to an element's improbable or clichéd nature inside the work. Wiktionary cites a 2019 Screen Rant article saying a trend of making Homer Simpson dumber was "lampshaded" in a Simpsons episode.
First Seen:Unknown (Wiktionary cites 2011 for "lampshading")
Peak Era:2010s-present
Aura Impact:+1 Aura (Using It Correctly In Context)
EXAMPLE USAGE
""The silly coincidence got lampshaded two scenes later.""
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