When the photocopier runs out of ink

When the photocopier runs out of ink: A phrase used to describe a situation where an imitation or copy is revealed to be unoriginal or counterfeit in nature. This phrase can also be shortened to "The photocopier ran out of ink" and still convey the same meaning. The phrase carries an element of intentional absurdity, as photocopiers do not actually use ink (they use toner).

The etymology of this phrase traces back to March 2025 when the cover art for a rapper's album was mocked online after being exposed as strikingly similar to the cover art of another rapper's album— with only one noticeable difference. The cover art for rapper Doeshii's album depicted her holding an alligator while sitting in a single-seater sofa, against a faded monochromatic backdrop. The online mockery began when the image was compared to the cover art for a song by the rapper Shah, which featured him holding his pet alligator, sitting in a single-seater sofa, against a faded monochromatic backdrop. The only notable difference was that Doeshii's image featured an albino alligator, leading to the meme captioned "When the photocopier runs out of ink," in reference to the lack of pigment in her cover art's alligator.

Snugglington and Sunny are at an art gallery observing its owner insist a painting is an original, until a patron, on closer inspection, finds a stamp on the painting that says "Authentication denied. This is a Replica," prompting Snugglington to mockingly say "When the photocopier runs out of ink"

by JesusChristsDad March 18, 2025

pull the hippo out of the mud

when at a restaurant with a group of friends, you have to pay the entire bill for everyone that's part of your party

it`s hard work to pull the hippo out of the mud, when no one wants to pay their share

by Sexydimma January 20, 2015

boogs me out

When something is gross.

something that creeps you out

That stain boogs me out

by Alyssa_A April 30, 2016

geeking out

To be grinding one's teeth in pleasure. May or may not be drug-induced. Usually caused by a flood of brain chemicals like serotonin or dopamine.

"Man, I toked some of this green crack weed strain and started "geeking out", especially at the sight of that hot lady."

by T0K30UT March 10, 2023

biff them out

To remove someone from contention "biff them out" or "biff someone out" was a slang term. Originally coined in the Midwestern U.S., in the 1960's common usage, the phrase was used to describe removing someone from contention, preventing them from succeeding, as in "they were biffed out" or eliminated from competition. In sports, it could mean being wiped out of competition, or to fail.

Biff them out. 1. They were biffed out of any chance at success when their past criminal history was exposed. 2. She was biffed out of any chance of winning.

by AnadosD October 27, 2023

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by Adujasty343 May 25, 2025

Kirk out

To succumb and finally lean left

Whilst in the thick of the debate, the opposition kirked out.

“Yo, you gonna protest this week!”
“Yea! Ima Kirk out!”

by Donkeykingg September 12, 2025