reality check 

A word or phrase used to bring a person back into the life of those around them, sometimes used to smash hopes and dreams.

Sean: Everyone is mean to me. I am perfect. I don't understand why people say bad things about me.
Jeremy: Sean, look at what you say to people. Nobody likes you for a reason!

reality check by Jeremy October 22, 2003

Reality Check 

Finally realizing your life sucks more than you actually thought.

Man 1: I was hanging in this great cardboard box the other day!

Man 2: Reality check

Man: Wow i am a hobo after all. My mom was right

Reality Check by Grand Tissue Box January 2, 2013

Reality Check 

Original definition: a test to determine if one is dreaming.

I figured that I might be dreaming, so I looked at a sign, closed my eyes, and envisioned the words changing. When I opened my eyes, the words were the same, so the result of my reality check was positive.

Reality Check by Werehamster January 7, 2009

reality check 

a confirmation of facts, especially to combat malicious rumors, stand ground against excessive idealism, or dispel fantasies

Many politicians could use a reality check.

reality check by The Retrurn of Light Joker October 8, 2008

reality check 

like a microphone check only more depressing

Reality Check
"Fuck me, Swansea, you are very expensive and very popular!"

reality check by Krkič April 28, 2019

Reality Check 

A New York State-based youth anti-smoking organization that uses the same manipulative tactics to attract teens that they denigrate Big Tobacco for. They have a branch in every county in New York State. The organization and its representatives tend to be hypocritical, self-righteous, and defensive when contradicted. Currently involved in a censorship campaign to ban instances of smoking from movies, without any regard for the sanctity of the art.

Most kids just go to Reality Check events for the free stuff.

Reality Check by Wreck the Check December 28, 2005

Reality Check 

Refering to people who think that their shit doesn't stink... you would insert your finger into their anus and remove your finger and place it below their nostril to remind them their shit in fact does stink.

Tim: I think Gayle is being a real bitch tonight, she says shes too good for Coors.
Freddie: Yeah that skeezer needs a serious reality check son.

Reality Check by Fast_Freddie October 4, 2008