What is eye bleach?
Don’t go browsing your local grocery store for a bottle of eye bleach. Despite first impressions, “eye bleach” is not something your doctor is going to prescribe.Definition”Eye bleach” is a term used with humorous and/or insulting intent as a reaction from seeing something deemed visually unappealing, disturbing, ugly or horrible. It is often referred to as an available product–but do not confuse it as such. It is fictitious.ExamplesQuote: “That movie was awful! Pass the eye bleach.” Content: When someone offers “eye bleach,” they will often link to images of attractive women in skimpy clothing. This is intended to replace the previously seen ugly or disturbing images with something appealing or beautiful, thus “bleaching” out the unwanted sights from the eye.OriginThere is no specific person or group credited with the origin of this term. It is employed across countless Internet forums and chat rooms, plus among friends and acquaintances.Related Term”Eye bleach” is many times invoked