"Mishapocalypse" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Misha + -pocalypse. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Misha|pocalypse}} Misha + -pocalypse Head templates: {{en-prop}} Mishapocalypse
  1. (fandom slang) An event that occurred on Tumblr in 2013, beginning on April Fool's Day and reportedly lasting several days, during which the site was flooded with photos and memes of actor Misha Collins. Wikipedia link: Misha Collins Tags: slang Categories (topical): Historical events, Internet memes, Tumblr Related terms: Superwholock
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