Definitions by Shamus_Aran

Adulting

Intransitive verb. Either carrying out the responsibilities of adulthood, often in contrast to peers who are unable or unwilling to do so, or attempting do so despite your unwillingness or inability.

"I've been Adulting all day. I did my taxes, my dishes and my laundry."
"I did some Adulting too! I made a whole phone call."

Adulting by Shamus_Aran January 14, 2026

Elon Moment

An increasingly common event in which a person or group of persons, knowledgeable within a given field, read or hear Elon Musk making a definitive statement within or about that field, and all at once realize that he is an idiot.

My Elon Moment was when he posted his Path of Exile Build. Now I know this guy isn't taking us to space.

Elon Moment by Shamus_Aran January 24, 2025