Dustin Diamond
Definition
American actor, comedian, and musician (1968–2021), best known for portraying the quirky, nerdy Samuel 'Screech' Powers on the NBC sitcom Saved by the Bell and its spin-offs.
Colloquially, a reference to post-fame antics, including a notorious sex tape titled 'Screeched: Saved by the Smell,' symbolizing a dramatic fall from teen idol status.
Examples
Dustin Diamond's Screech was the ultimate wingman fail, turning every pickup line into a science experiment gone wrong.
After Saved by the Bell, Dustin Diamond went from Bayside High hero to starring in his own adult sequel that no one asked for.
If Dustin Diamond were directing your life, it'd be all pratfalls and plot twists nobody saw coming.
Fans still quote Dustin Diamond's lines, but his real legacy is teaching us that even geeks can cash in on scandal.