cheese factor

Basically, it refers to something that is tacky, outdated, but bad enough fashion-wise that it is funny.

verbum- Welcome to A2K- I have always used the expression, "cheesy", meaning tacky, but had never heard of the cheese factor. Looking things up, I noticed "the cheese factor" being used a lot with reference to music. This article explains the concept:

http://www.djzone.net/pg/0101/cb01007.shtml

Was this what you were looking for?

Hi Verbum and welcome to a2k. Cheese factor is a new expression to me. I'll check out Phoenix's link.

I'll use it in a few sentences, as I'm having a hard time coming up with a succinct definition:

I really wish Robin Williams would lower the cheese factor in his movies.

The trailer is pretty cool -- there's the cheese factor, of course, but it's mitigated by the impressive workmanship.

I know, I know, doing a Christmas letter has a high cheese factor, but the relatives love it.

After reading the replies (thanks to all), incl. the entire article from Phoenix's link, the meaning is starting to coalesce. (yes Phoenix#, that was what I was looking for).
One thing for sure; it is not a finely cut idiom and there is quite a bit of leeway in its use.
When I'll find out approximately when it came into use, and hopefully under what circumstances, I'll let it rest.