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We’re out of a scheduled power outage 

When you’re tired but you cannot sleep, or you’ve missed your opportunity to sleep.
Friend: “You need to go to bed it’s late”
You: “I would, but we’re out of a scheduled power outage

power outage baby 

Years ago, the power went out in San Francisco for a long time. Nine months later, there was a certain increase in birthrate. If you were born nine months aftert a power outage, you are a power outage baby.

power outrage 

The feeling of sheer anger and helplessness when you realize the power has just gone out.
This is more than a power outage... it's a power outrage.

I hate this ice storm. I hope it doesn't cause a power outrage.
power outrage by gmcqueen January 12, 2011

Illinois Power Outage 

knock 'er out,
bang 'er
Luke: yea I gave her the Meat Hammer last night.
Ian: how'd u do that
Luke: Illinois Power Outage
Illinois Power Outage by limdim November 17, 2011

power outage banter 

Unusual conversation with family, friends or neighbors after loss of electricity following a big storm or natural disaster. Starts innocuously then devolves into random talk driven by nerves.
After the lights went out, I spoke with neighbors I never even met. The power outage banter started with what happened, then ended-up with weird and unrelated topics. Now we just smile a little when we see each other.

AC/DC POWER OUTAGE

When you turn off all the lights in your apartment at 3 a.m. and play AC/DC as loud as possible.
The Ginch: Neighbors are fighting again.
Charney: Time for an AC/DC power outage.