1. a random image inserted into a television show or movie by a creator with no special significance but which fans attribute
deep meaning to and debate about said meaning at length. The term stems from a
Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode, 04.22 "Restless." The term can also be applied to any of the following:
2. any confusing image which causes a person to realize she is literally or figuratively dreaming
3. something which will not protect a person
4. something for which one clears a space, especially if space is already available or time should be spent on more pressing matters
5. an
existential question or riddle
1. Look, I listened to the director's commentary.
The bald guy is just a cheese slice--there's no
deep meaning behind his appearance.
2. It all seemed so real, but my dog driving an ice cream truck was a real cheese slice and I knew I had to wake up.
I thought I could trust my best friend until I got smacked with a cheese slice: she was having an affair with my boyfriend!
3. I don't know if I want to ride with you--your Geo Metro is a total cheese slice in an accident.
4. I know I told my sister I would babysit, but I cheese-sliced in coffee with Nathan instead.
5. The real cheese slice is whether I
wear the pants or the pants wear me.