Resistentialism

Resistentialism is a humorous theory to describe "seemingly spiteful behavior manifested by inanimate objects." In other words, a war is being fought between humans and inanimate objects, and all the little annoyances objects give people throughout the day are battles between the two.

The term was coined by humorist Paul Jennings in a piece titled "Report on Resistentialism", published in The Spectator in 1948 and reprinted in The New York Times.

The slogan of Resistentialism is "Les choses sont contre nous" -- "Things are against us"

Cases of Resistentialism:

Missing car keys: they have moved of their own accord and by means quite unobservable in order to spite you... Resistentialism!

When a bouncy ball escapes down the road: it may seem innocent but the ball knows all too well that the centre of the spectacle is that poor chap grasping helplessly in its wake... Resistentialism!

Be on the watch my fellow humans!

by Crescentpics May 30, 2011

resistentialism

The seemingly obstinate behavior on the part of inanimate objects

When the computer refused to power up, even though it had worked just fine 10 minutes ago and he knew nothing had changed, he chalked it up to a bad case of resistentialism.

by ray tuley May 23, 2007

repentant

it's an action any one do to ask forgiveness for his last bad behavior, to accept his coming back as good one. usually it happens between person and God.

He is doing his best, pray and worship his God to accept him as repentant.

by melnaa April 17, 2009

Traumatic Resentment

Recalling a deeply disturbing/distressing bitter indignation that resulted from past treatment.

Traumatic resentment isn't fun when you're trying to repair a relationship.

by heyitsDilly January 9, 2021

resentation

A presentation that you really hate working on, usually in powerpoint.

Tarek would have liked nothing more than to stay in the pub all afternoon, however he was forced to go back to the office to work on the dreaded 900 slide client resentation for Friday.

by Clarebear81 May 17, 2011

resentment

When you take the poison and expect someone else to die.

By harboring a resentment toward Joe, I was the one bothered by it, not him.

by Kramer November 29, 2004

Resentment Junky

A person addicted to feeling persecuted by others who don't share their convention, typically manifesting itself in a charge of elitism over trivial things.

Typical resentment junky thinking: "God I hate beer snobs, they just hate Bud Light to think they're better than me."

by the gravy boat March 20, 2013