To restart something with the the blind hope that doing so will fix whatever problem you're experiencing.
Person 1: Ugh. The latest cat photos won't load in this app!
Person 2: Dude, try the Wiese Maneuver.
Person 1: You're a genius. Killing and reopening the app fixed the problem. Let me buy you a beer.
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Person A: My dad has a heart arrhythmia and the doctors don't know what to do.
Person B: Tell them to try the Wiese Maneuver.
One week later…
Person A: The electrical cardioversion totally worked. That Wiese Maneuver is a real lifesaver.
Person 2: Dude, try the Wiese Maneuver.
Person 1: You're a genius. Killing and reopening the app fixed the problem. Let me buy you a beer.
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Person A: My dad has a heart arrhythmia and the doctors don't know what to do.
Person B: Tell them to try the Wiese Maneuver.
One week later…
Person A: The electrical cardioversion totally worked. That Wiese Maneuver is a real lifesaver.
by Erik P H. January 8, 2020