unilateral wetdream

[easychen]

Here's a line from the movie Public Enemy:

If this was somebody's unilateral wetdream, then that somebody is going to prison.

What does unilateral wetdream mean? Is it common usage?

Thanks!

 

[jroeschl]

I have never heard that expression before. A wetdream (more professionally called a nocturnal emission) occurs when a male ejaculates semen in his sleep. But no, "unilateral wetdream" is not a common expression. Hope that helps.

 

[bibliolept]

I think this phrase is intended to suggest that someone was fulfilling his or her fantasies by acting without sanction or without permission.

It's a completely idiosyncratic usage that I've never heard or read before.

 

[easychen]

I have never heard that expression before. A wetdream (more professionally called a nocturnal emission) occurs when a male ejaculates semen in his sleep. But no, "unilateral wetdream" is not a common expression. Hope that helps.

Hi,jroe!
I sure know what "wetdream" means. But it doesn't seem to fit the context.I would guess "unilateral wetdream" meant "unilateral action without permission or out of control", but I'm not sure.

 

[easychen]

I think this phrase is intended to suggest that someone was fulfilling his or her fantasies by acting without sanction or without permission.

It's a completely idiosyncratic usage that I've never heard or read before.

Hi, bibl!
It completely baffles me to know that a big hollywood movie used some expression that American people don't understand. Is the case occasionally or usually?