Definitions by thenamelessboss

scroll fugue 

A disassociated state where someone loses awareness while scrolling social media and unconsciously drifts between apps. Similar to a fugue state, it involves memory gaps, autopilot browsing, and the sudden realization that you’ve ended up deep in another feed without remembering how.

I knew it was time for bed when I got sent into a scroll fugue last night while scrolling on X.

scroll fugue by thenamelessboss September 9, 2025

appnosis 

The trance-like state of mindless scrolling in which a person unconsciously switches between multiple apps (e.g., TikTok, X, Instagram) without any clear memory of doing so. Characterized by autopilot behavior, lost time, and sudden awareness of being deep in another feed.

I got sent into appnosis while scrolling TikTok, now I'm randomly on Reels.

appnosis by thenamelessboss September 9, 2025