quantum lag

Quantum lag is the time it takes for changes in the quantum realm to be reflected in reality. Unlike the 'real world', the quantum realm has no equivalent dimensions because the quantum elements are relational. It is only when these elements acquire mass and energy, from which the natural laws are derived, that they can be measured in terms of space and time.

Most of us will only notice quantum lag when the quantum event is experienced immediately prior to its effect in reality, a condition referred to as deja-vu. Less obvious effects are those of intuition and premonition. More disturbing effects involve apparitions, e.g. ghosts, whereby the quantum event is so strong as to appear real even though it never manifests in reality (which is why ghosts cannot be recorded on physical media). Quantum lag also explains why properties of elements in the quantum realm appear to change faster than allowed by the speed of light, referred to as quantum entanglement.

by rippenburn November 27, 2016

Holiday lag

When you get used to a stupid sleeping routine, ie going to sleep at 4 am and waking at noon and you have to wake up at a reasonable time to travel or to work. Similar to jet lag

I felt so bad coming to school today because of the holiday lag

by Pineapplechok August 4, 2014

Lag Paradox

When a game lags, but the playable character goes normal speed, making the game incredibly easy.

John: Man, the final world in Super Mario Bros. is hard!

Max: I wouldn't know. I won using a lag paradox.

by Wolf5297 January 6, 2010

convo lag

when talking to someone online has delayed replies resulting in frustration.

#1

Joe: "man, the chick i like has major convo lag tonight."
Jim: "she doesn't like you then, sucks to be you joe."

#2

Frank: "what's with the convo lag tonight man"
Bob: "sorry looking at porn and playing WOW"

by shazzatpm January 14, 2008

Lag Kraken

An invisible beast that resides in the depths of online multiplayer games. It uses it's tentacles of bad connection to bind the player and pull him/her back the distance they thought they had already traveled

"Man! I almost got that kill, but the LAG KRAKEN pulled me back long enough to give someone else the kill."

by FAC Spitfire97 October 16, 2008

fiction lag

The temporary change in personality that occurs after being deeply involved with a movie, book, game, or some other work of fiction.

Can also be expanded to nonfiction ("documentary lag" or some other variant), but is less common because those works are typically experienced through the frame of the reader/player/watcher's default personality.

CHRIS: Don't think. Don't hesitate. Just say it.

ASHLEY: Why are you talking like that?

CHRIS: What?

ASHLEY: You sound like a movie trailer. Is this because you just finished watching Fight Club?

CHRIS: Uhh... yeah I guess I'm a little fiction lagged.

by PaleBlueYacht March 6, 2011

cultural lag

a community or nation that is less developed in art or literature than in its industry and sports.

The cultural lag of that country deprived it of any interests the tourists might have.

by Luddz June 5, 2015