flanderization

/ˌflændəɹəˈzeɪʃn̩/

Etymology

From Flanders + -ization (suffix forming nouns denoting the act, process, or result of doing or making something), from the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium.

noun

  1. Synonym of Flemishization.“[The Flanderization of the State University of Ghent].”
  2. The progressive exaggeration of a single trait or set of traits of a fictional character until it overtakes all other characterization.“Many fans say that season 5 was the beginning of its downfall as Flanderization occurred. JD went from being a little emotionally needy to a whiny man-child and Elliot became every negative stereotype about women instead of her usual neurotic but lovable self.”
  3. An instance of this process or its result.“Part of the decrease was a "Flanderization" of the Rat […] his characteristics became exaggerated to the point that he seemed to me to be approaching self-caricature […] and Harrison's writing quirks began to dominate the story, rather than merely accent it.”