When a person stands still for a moment admiring their own work.

A person standing still for a brief period of time admiring the work they've done instead of getting away from the potentially hazardous situation they're facing. The term usually applies to emergency responders.
That guy wouldn't have gotten hurt if he wasn't standing there doind his picasso pause when the building collapsed; Or the burning propane cylinder; or oncoming train; etc.
by S. Friedman November 13, 2005
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