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moment of zen

This phrase is mostly commonly found at the end of every broadcast of "The Daily Show", with Jon Stewart saying the tag line after the last commercial break, and throwing up a short video clip before the end credits.

A moment of Zen is something which inspires in the same reaction as does contemplating Zen koans does.

In Zen practice, deliberately irrational statements are sometimes used in Zen to jar persons into realizing the limits of the common uses of the intellect. One well-known example is, “What is the sound of one hand clapping?”.

Either of these instances can be applied to Jon's "moment of Zen", which often depicts political figures making fools of themselves, or satirizing the American public in general, so the epiphany can come from the realization of the satire, or the realization of how some people are just really, really stupid.
"Here it is folks, your moment of Zen!"
(clip appears onscreen of Italian Prime Minister talking about "bunga-bunga" parties, and the news correspondant realizing he means orgies)
by dbrow127 March 6, 2011
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Memento mori

A memento mori is an artistic or symbolic reminder of the inevitability of death. The expression 'memento mori' developed with the growth of Christianity, which emphasized Heaven, Hell, and salvation of the soul in the afterlife. unus annus...UNUS ANNUS
Pastor at funural: he lived a long a fulfilling life but every thing that is happy ends with despair. Memento mori
everyone in unison: Memento mori
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Zayben Moment

When you think you’re good but you’re just bad.
I failed the exam cause I just had a total zayben moment
by musicnerd July 25, 2019
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Sigurd moment

When Sigurd says anything, especially when it's the talking points of norwegian comedian & sociologist Harald Eia.
Sigurd: Norway is a good country to live in because of the welfare state
Everyone: Sigurd moment
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and in that moment, i swear we were infinite

one of the greatest lines from the greatest book ever.
When we got out of the tunnel, Sam screamed this really funny scream, and there it was. Downtown. Lights on buildings and everything makes you wonder. Sam sat down and started laughing. Patrick started laughing. I started laughing.
And in that moment, i swear we were infinite.
by M Reich July 13, 2006
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Mug Moment

Any remarkable moment that might occur if and when you are drinking a lot of MUG brand Root Beer. The one with the funny dog.
"Damn, I really love MUG" - Jack
"Really? I don't particularly enjoy it." - Zach
"No, bro!" - Mr. Boner *in the process of clobbering Zach*
"MUG Moment!" - God, probably
by pumpernickels January 3, 2022
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watercooler moment

a significant moment in televison history that is discussed the next day in the workplace.
"did you see janet jacksons' wardrobe malfunction at last nights superbowl" - a recent watercooler moment
by Tsouthman February 6, 2008
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