Definitions by Emotional Cruiser
Birthday paradox
In probability theory, Birthday paradox is the phenomenon concerning the probability that, in a set of n randomly chosen people, at least two will share the same birthday. The birthday paradox is the counterintuitive fact that only 23 people are needed for that probability to exceed 50%. The birthday paradox is a veridical paradox, i.e. a paradox that produces counter-intuitive results, but is demonstrated to be true nonetheless.
I always thought it was super rare for two people to share a birthday, but the birthday paradox says it only takes 23 people to make it likely!
Birthday paradox by Emotional Cruiser September 26, 2025
eidetic memory
Eidetic memory is the rare ability to recall a highly detailed image for a brief period after seeing it only once, without using any mnemonic device. While this phenomenon is most often observed in children, it's debated whether it exists in adults, and scientific evidence proving its reality is lacking. The ability is thought to involve strong brain connections, efficient synapses, and is sometimes associated with synesthesia, a neurological condition.
Did you see how fast Tania remembered every detail from that painting? She must have eidetic memory or something!
eidetic memory by Emotional Cruiser September 26, 2025
smooth muscle
Similar to the Indonesian slang term "otot polos" with this same meaning, this tongue-in-cheek term referring to Deadpool's poor self-control, particularly in his tendency to swear and act impulsively. This phrase playfully implies that, like smooth muscle tissue, which operates involuntarily, Deadpool's mouth runs on autopilot, often leading to hilariously inappropriate outbursts.
I love how Deadpool is total smooth muscle—his swearing just pops out without a filter, making every scene even more entertaining!
smooth muscle by Emotional Cruiser September 26, 2025
screenflation
Being a contraction of "screen time inflation", this slang term "screenflation" refers to the phenomenon where "the behaviour requirement to get more screen time from your parents feels increasingly strict, even though the behaviour requirement to get more screen time from your parents akcually remains the same". This phenomenon typically happens when the amount of screen time you "deserve" increases, even though the behaviour requirement to get each hour of extra screen time from your parents akcually remains the same.
Ever since my parents started tracking my screen time, I've been feeling the effects of "screenflation"—I'm doing the same chores but now it feels like I have to jump through hoops just to earn that extra hour of YouTube time!
screenflation by Emotional Cruiser September 26, 2025
Motherfucker
Motherfucker is the first word of Deadpool's daughter Eleanor. BTW, Deadpool likes to swear a lot when compared to pre-existing Marvel MCU superheroes like Ant-Man and Black Panther. Henceforth, people who don't receive proper English education in school will deem "motherfucker" to be the English word of what is akcually called "motherland" in English the second they watch Deadpool.
When Eleanor dropped her first word, everyone was shocked to hear her say 'motherfucker'—just like her dad, Deadpool!
Motherfucker by Emotional Cruiser September 26, 2025
Unity custom name syndrome
The phenomenon where typing custom names like "EnemyAI" or "VirusAppearence", or any phrase containing neologisms like "Tombocantuxin" lead to "New script" action when you proceed "Add Component" function on Unity Editor
I was just trying to add a new component in Unity, but I hit Unity custom name syndrome when it flagged my script as 'New script' because I named my variable 'Tombocantuxin'!
Unity custom name syndrome by Emotional Cruiser September 26, 2025
smartphone addict
People who do no longer have any hobby other than picking up smartphone for doomscrolling, hence they tie their self-worth to the maximum amount of screen time they can get from their parents
Ever since he got his new phone, Jake has turned into a total smartphone addict—he spends all his free time doomscrolling and has completely abandoned his hobbies, all while bragging about how much screen time he racks up!
smartphone addict by Emotional Cruiser September 26, 2025