Definitions by Crazy cow
Tolstoy's Snowball
An entity that will survive longer if attacked than if left alone. Reference to Tolstoy's comment in War and Peace that a snowball will stick together as it melts on a stove when it would fall apart if left alone. Lesser known cousin of Chekov's Gun.
Bro #1: Bro, do you want to prank our rival team before the big game?
Bro #2: Nah bro, did you hear them arguing after that last practice? They're Tolstoy's Snowball - they'll play way worse if they don't have us to focus on.
Bro #1: That's wise bro.
Bro #2: Nah bro, did you hear them arguing after that last practice? They're Tolstoy's Snowball - they'll play way worse if they don't have us to focus on.
Bro #1: That's wise bro.
Tolstoy's Snowball by Crazy cow May 9, 2025
quantum state usb
When a USB is facing the wrong way and cannot fit into a port no matter which direction the user attempts to insert it in. A quantum state USB usually collapses after it is turned around once.
"My quantum state USB is a little annoying sometimes, but it reminds me that the universe is more mysterious and fascinating than I can ever grasp"
quantum state usb by Crazy cow May 4, 2014
Epsilon male
A weak willed male in a position of authority. Hereditary rulers who defer to their advisers are the typical example. Counterpart to Epsilon female, though these are comparatively rare.
He only ever got the nomination because the party insiders knew he'd be easy to control. He's a typical Epsilon male.
Epsilon male by Crazy cow January 31, 2014