Definitions by Emotional Cruiser
assignment euphoria
That feeling when your tiredness and sleepiness magically "disappears" as you finish your college assignment
After weeks of stress and late nights, I finally submitted my project and experienced assignment euphoria—suddenly, I felt wide awake and ready to celebrate!
assignment euphoria by Emotional Cruiser September 20, 2025
Mortal Kombat
First released in 1992, Mortal Kombat is known to be the oldest video game to gain controversy due to the amount of violence — as there had not previously been any video game as violent as Mortal Kombat.
Mortal Kombat changed the landscape of gaming forever; its brutal violence sparked debates that still resonate in the industry today.
Mortal Kombat by Emotional Cruiser September 20, 2025
thirst for validation
Something that happens when you outsource your self-worth to surrounding people (e.g., parents, friends).
His constant need for likes and comments on his posts showed a deep thirst for validation from his peers.
thirst for validation by Emotional Cruiser September 20, 2025
self-worth
Something that when outsourced to surrounding people (e.g., parents), will cause you to thirst for validation.
When she realized her self-worth was entirely based on her parents' approval for every action she wants to do, she knew she needed to find her own sense of value.
self-worth by Emotional Cruiser September 20, 2025
enshittification
A word first coined by author and journalist Cory Doctorow that describes the process by which thriving online platforms decay as they prioritize profits over user experience.
Ever since that popular social media site started flooding users with ads and reducing features, it’s clearly gone through enshittification.
enshittification by Emotional Cruiser September 20, 2025
digital heroin
"Digital heroin" is a slang term used in mainland China to refer to the addictive nature of video games and digital media, likening their impact to that of heroin due to their ability to create intense engagement and dependency among users, particularly children and young persons.
Ever since my little brother got that new online game, he’s been glued to the screen for hours—it's like he's hooked on digital heroin!
digital heroin by Emotional Cruiser September 19, 2025
iPad addict
This term "iPad addict" refers to people bearing the traits of iPad kids, e.g. being addicted to screen devices like iPads. But, this term encompasses wider age groups, from children, teenagers, to adults.
My brother is such an iPad addict; he can spend hours scrolling through videos and playing games, just like the kids we used to see at the park.
iPad addict by Emotional Cruiser September 19, 2025