The psychological strain that is encountered on one's 25th birthday. Subject often realizes that he/she has lived a quarter century and still hasn't done anything consequential.
I think Roger is going through a quarter life crisis. He's been talking about going back to college so he can actually get a real job someday.
by pythonspam May 13, 2004
The "mid life crisis" you might get when turning 16, or another young age. Happens when you realize you are no longer Peter Pan, defender of adolescent bliss and are at some point in your life going to have to live all alone.
Girl: Excited about your birthday this sunday?
Guy: Not really.. I'm actually in a bit of a pre-life crisis right now.
Guy: Not really.. I'm actually in a bit of a pre-life crisis right now.
by TFS July 21, 2005
A type of mid-life crisis where persons over the age of 18, but usually in their mid-20s to early-30s, start to freak out that they are aging and not getting any younger, so they compensate by wearing Hollister Co. clothing. Bear in mind that Hollister Co., by the company's own definition, sells apparel targeted to the 14 to 18 year old age demographic. So when you see that creepy 27 year old guy walking in the mall wearing a Hollister Co. t-shirt, try not to laugh too hard. He's just having a Hollister Life Crisis.
Mike had just turned 25 years old and started freaking out that he was no longer "young and hip" like the teenyboppers. He felt if he wore some clothing like the kind his 15 year old little brother wore, he could recapture some of his youth. So he went to Hollister Co. and bought some new outfits for himself. He thought he was cool, but most of the high school kids thought he was a creepy old dude trying to act young. He was having a Hollister Life Crisis.
by D.L. Crosse November 14, 2007
A period in one's life, normally during their mid-20s (24-26), that they feel the need to impulsively make decisions, and need something to blame it on.
by James McCabe July 16, 2006
The diet pepsi of chronological crises. Striking at the 25-35yo demographic, who've realised that:
A) Those dreams of happiness that sustained them through high school and college will always remain fantasy no matter how much they earn OR
B) Their job at the local McDonalds isn't proving a satisfying career choice and maybe they shouldn't have slept through remedial maths.
Either way, common symptoms include a renewed passion for the pop music of their youth, dusting off the skateboard and considering "going pro", and the dating of underage skanks from the local high school to prove they still got it.
A) Those dreams of happiness that sustained them through high school and college will always remain fantasy no matter how much they earn OR
B) Their job at the local McDonalds isn't proving a satisfying career choice and maybe they shouldn't have slept through remedial maths.
Either way, common symptoms include a renewed passion for the pop music of their youth, dusting off the skateboard and considering "going pro", and the dating of underage skanks from the local high school to prove they still got it.
No point waiting till I'm 50 to be dissatisfied with life, bring on the retro hits and loose wimmin'!
by JBInc May 12, 2004
One has a half-life crisis the night before a large project or a big test is coming up the next day in ones Chemistry class.
Man, I'm stupid! Why did I ever take AP Chemistry? I've already exposed myself to 7 different types of radiation, and this project is due before I can go in for treatment! Pretty soon, I won't have a half-life crisis, I'll have a no-life crisis!
by Noah Anderson December 28, 2005
Similar to the mid-life crisis, but happens around the early twenties. This particularly affects college students who just got a whole heaping helping of reality thrust upon them. Signs of a quarter life crisis may include: Constant tears, staring into an abyss of emptiness trying to figure out your life, incessant muttering, an unwilling impulse to curl up in the fetal position, and that crazy pot head in high school just became a parent and you can't stop thinking you will be next.
1. --What's the matter with Shannon?
--Her parents are making her pay for college.
--OOoooohhhh. That's why she's in the fetal position muttering money.
2. --Where's Jeremy?
--His girlfriend got pregnant so he's taking care of her.
--Jeremy?!? The guy who did twenty shots before the final?
--Yeah. Makes you wish you were back in middle school.
--Come off your Quarter-life crisis. middle school sucked.
--Her parents are making her pay for college.
--OOoooohhhh. That's why she's in the fetal position muttering money.
2. --Where's Jeremy?
--His girlfriend got pregnant so he's taking care of her.
--Jeremy?!? The guy who did twenty shots before the final?
--Yeah. Makes you wish you were back in middle school.
--Come off your Quarter-life crisis. middle school sucked.
by Coffee Addict August 31, 2013