Input Amnesia

Input amnesia is a ux design term. It is when a user makes a wrong input due to being accustomed to a similar apparatus they were just using or are familiar with. Consider some examples.

- Pressing the wrong button in a video game because a previous game you played uses that bottom for the desired function. In Skyrim, players sometimes accidentally steal/pick up items because the A/X button (used to pick up items) in other video games is often used to jump.

- A manual driver accidentally reaching for the stick shift in an automatic car.

Being aware of input amnesia helps designers make better designs.

"Sometimes I use my key fob that opens my Acura for Honda. My Honda doesn't open with a key fob. I am standing there pressing my Acura's unlock bottom instantly realizing I am a klutz. This example of input amnesia is caused by me being used to similar input but by habit choosing a wrong one".

by Hondasexual January 30, 2023

Muslim Amnesia

The phenomenon where a muslim will say "Bismillah" before eating and then a few seconds later will forget they even said it and question themselves if they saif "Bismillah". The muslim will then say "Bismillah Fi Awwalihi Wa Akhirih". Then the process will repeat until they are sure they said "Bismillah" in some form.

-Bismillah
-Bismillah
-Wait, did i say Bismillah before eating?
-Yes, you did.
-Ok, thanks. I got a real problem with muslim amnesia.

by BosnianBonito June 5, 2023

Wave Amnesia

A common phenomena (AKA The Frothies) experienced by surfers who have caught an epic wave, after which, they struggle to recall any events or specific details from that wave, such as maneuvers or sections. Related symptoms to Wave Amnesia include being stoked and having an intense sense of euphoria.

Surfer Guy 1: Dude, just had the sickest wave yo.
Surfer Guy 2: Oh yeah, what did you do?
Surfer Guy 1: Fuck, I don't even know man. I got Wave Amnesia.
Surfer Guy 2: Yo, haha.

by Frothy1995 March 28, 2017

Trailer Amnesia

Right after the coming attractions but before the feature starts when you forget what movie you came to see.

Movie: (after 5 previews) And now your feature presentation..
Guy 1: Oh man, what are we seeing again?
Guy 2: You always get the worst trailer amnesia, you're the one that wanted to see Big Mama 3!

by jknapp44 April 9, 2011

Fart Amnesia

When someone farts in your face and the stench is so terrible that you get amnesia.

Laurens fart smelled so bad when she farted in Kristens face, that kristen got fart amnesia

by rutgers69123 February 22, 2011

selective amnesia

Convenient forgetfullness when it's beneficial not to remember the truth. Often seen during jury trials when a witness is asked an embarassing question.

I work my tail off all year but when it comes time for my performace review the boss always seems to have selective amnesia. Mr Oswald, what were you doing in that book depository? Uh, I dont' remember.

by Edword July 31, 2006

vacation amnesia

when you go on vacation and have a miserable time, (a big family fight for instance), and about a week after it you can't remember the fight or anything bad that happened and start planning the next family outing talking about how fucking epic it will be to get all 6 brothers under one roof!!!

1) Jim to his bro. Dude, I can't believe our golf weekend turned into a UFC house and Bill lost 3 teeth and the hospital trip!!!

Bro to Jim- Dude wtf are you taking about!! that vacation was epic and I was looking forward to the trip to Vegas!!!

vacation amnesia
1) Jim to his bro. Dude, I can't believe our golf weekend turned into a UFC house and Bill lost 3 teeth and the hospital trip!!!

Bro to Jim- Dude wtf are you taking about!! that vacation was epic and I was looking forward to the trip to Vegas!!!

by JackD2633 April 21, 2013