An awkward, introverted silence that falls over a group of people as a result of everyone zoning out. It's a scientific fact that whenever there's an awkward silence, someone is thinking of Abraham Lincoln, and that these silences can only be broken by invoking his name.
Max: So, I'm thinking of shaving my pubes...
Group: ...
(Amy looks up)
Amy: Abraham Lincoln!
Chuck: Wha--?
Max: Oh, thank god!
Group: ...
(Amy looks up)
Amy: Abraham Lincoln!
Chuck: Wha--?
Max: Oh, thank god!
by wikiwikiwerewolf April 08, 2011