Cultural Impact
The term Pac-Man defense in mergers and acquisitions refers to a hostile takeover target that attempts to reverse the situation and take over its would-be acquirer instead, a reference to Pac-Man's power pellets. Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao was nicknamed "Pac-Man", as was American professional wrestler and football player Adam Jones.
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